***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Senior IT Business Analyst in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will serve as the liaison between business units and the M365/Data Management teams, this position drives operational excellence by analyzing business processes, supporting data-driven reporting, and implementing M365 automation and collaboration solutions.
The incumbent will contribute to business modernization initiatives using Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, OneDrive, Forms, and other enterprise collaboration services. This role works closely with the M365 Team, business stakeholders, technical staff, and vendors to support enterprise collaboration tools, enhance business operations, and implement process automation. The position also participates in Agile project activities such as business process analysis, backlog management, requirements gathering, user story development, workflow documentation, testing coordination, training support, and solution implementation.***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position***. Information Technology (IT) Business Analysts document, analyze, and recommend technical solutions to problems and participate in implementing, supporting, and documenting changes that lead to an improved operating environment.
Essential Qualifications Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Job Duties Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses. Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate and describe functional processes of the system.
Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects. Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code. Monitor quality assurance.
Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs. Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated. Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system.
Define and document data definitions and relationships to be used in the foundation of systems development. Develop procedural alternatives in the absence of properly operating software. Consult with stakeholders to determine business function and end-user requirements.
Conduct alternative analyses and develop written requirements for proposed systems and applications. Train individuals in the use of the system and system software. Test systems functionality by preparing test plans and participating in quality assurance.
Initiate system work requests. Develop bridging specifications to program areas that interact with processes and output. Consult with programmers regarding the technical requirements, logic, and deficiencies of programs.
Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions. Assist in procedure development, evaluation, preparation, and modification. Develop transition plans.
Participate in training development and presentation. Review, analyze, and interpret the effects of federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies. Write technical requirements for grant proposals.
Prepare documentation for the computer system manual. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive.
Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Knowledge of: Agency policies and procedures related to the program area; automated systems logic; data processing concepts including general database, system security, data communication, and multiple platform strengths and weaknesses; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and evaluations; formal systems design methodologies. Ability to: Coordinate the exchange of information and opinions with others to formulate policy and procedures.
Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.