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Business Analyst

Job Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Business Analyst in the District Attorney's Office. Under general direction, ensures a department's technical needs are met by analyzing and documenting business processes and providing related application configuration and support; concentrates on the technical needs of the business and the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of various solutions using a combination of business and technical knowledge; utilizes computer analytics and data mining strategies to provide valuable and accurate trends that lead to system optimization and strategically guided decision making; and performs related work as assigned. This is a stand-alone exempt classification.

Examples of Duties:
Consult with department management to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, and input and output requirements; participate in discussions of departmental goals and objectives with executive management. Evaluate existing County business process models to identify potential areas for automation and streamlining. Seek ways to continuously improve the policies, procedures, and standards to enhance the delivery and security of County services. Plan, organize, and conduct research, analytical, and evaluation studies of department operations, functionality, and management systems; collect, tabulate and analyze a wide variety of data to determine trends, cycles, and underlying factors. Design and develop solution testing plans, strategies and quality management tools to ensure appropriate results prior to final implementation; review solution defects and make strategy adjustments as needed; plan implementation timeline. Prepare complex analytical reports outlining study findings as well as process improvement solutions and analyses; prepare charts, graphs, tables, and other visual tools to summarize results; make graphic and oral presentations to individuals and groups. Design complex data tools and system queries; develop intermediate/advanced queries, macros and applications. Examples may include MySQL and SQL queries .NET application development as required, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro and application development within Microsoft Office Suite applications. Design, implement, and maintain system set-up tables and parameters to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements; interpret and analyze new or updated regulations to identify needed system changes. Utilize advanced spreadsheet functionality, business intelligence, and other data analysis platforms to generate reports and dashboards for both internal management use and external transparency efforts. Examples may include Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and innovative professional with a strong blend of technical and business acumen. They possess the ability to understand and document complex business processes while identifying and implementing efficient technical solutions. They are skilled in the use of various data management and analysis tools, such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software, to ensure that data is both accurate and effectively communicated to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and three years of programming, software engineer or applications analysis experience, with the type of business application and computer environment used by the hiring department. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply.

Preferred:
In addition to the minimum, additional years of experience as defined above.

Licenses and Certification:
The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment. Work Environment: Generally a typical office environment. May be required to travel to various worksites or locations within the County. Occasionally may be required to travel for meetings or conferences outside normal business hours. System resolution may create non-standard work hours.

Application Procedures:

Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Interview Screening Qualifications Appraisal Panels Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates).