Lead Business Systems Analyst

Job Posting End Date: October 27, 2024 at 11:59pm CST

Position Description

The Anoka County Human Resources Department has an immediate opening for a Lead Business Systems Analyst who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include leading the daily activities of a team responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of county and user needs to create sustainable county and systems solutions that support overall county strategies. 

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will start taking place starting October 29th for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $80,516 to $96,616 ($38.71 to $46.45 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36. $80,516 to $112,715 ($38.71 to $54.19 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Lead Business Systems Analyst.

• Lead the daily activities of a team responsible for the review, analyzation, and evaluation of county and user needs to create sustainable county and systems solutions that support overall county strategies. 

• Provide expert level technical guidance, research and teach new processes, and determine user needs to create and propose systems solutions that support department and county objectives.

• Determine methods for implementing long-term strategies or infrastructure level recommendations surrounding improving processes, efficiency, and practices of the county’s business systems. 

• Coordinate and train staff on workflow processes and updated systems and serve as a resource for questions and technological issues.

• Review and approve detailed documentation on system requirements and business needs.

• Lead county-wide projects and partner with county Project Manager(s) by defining project plans including scope and objectives. Serve as a resource for the team as they define system specifications to drive system development and guide the implementation.

• Provide an elevated level of support to Business Systems Analysts to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of job-related experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources, or related field

• Computer systems and application software experience including using database tools, word processing and spreadsheets

• Experience with Workday Administration

• Experience with HRIS systems including analysis procedures, design, and implementation

• Experience with process mapping and technology projects

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO