Job Description:

Are you a leader who wants to make a difference? Do you have a passion for contributing to the community? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department at Jefferson County as a Business Analyst (Innovation & Technology). The successful candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, and goal oriented. They will have a proven background of identifying customer needs, finding solutions, and implementing new technologies.

Business Analysts on our team help shape the role technology plays in government. They act as liaisons with other county departments and collaborate with them on technology roadmaps and projects to support their strategic goals. They promote a culture of creativity, innovation, value, and exceptional customer experience. They must be dynamic facilitators able to work with a diverse set of projects and teams.

Visit jeffco.us/innovation for more information. This position will report directly to the Director of Innovation & Digital Transformation.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Broad understanding and ability to evaluate and pilot new technology. Examples of technologies previously piloted include digital chatbots, CRM solutions, robotic process automation, and business intelligence solutions.
• Experience building collaborative working relationships with customers and IT staff
• Ability to hit the ground running and move from high-level goals to tactical roadmaps
• Excellent communication in presentations, written communication, and oral discussion
• Proven ability to create business cases and make recommendations
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of business analysis, business process improvement, and project management

Schedule:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid, with in-office work as needed.

Compensation:

Hiring Range: $80,000-$95,000 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a liaison between the Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) department and other county departments
• Analyzes business processes, identifies technology needs, gathers business/technical requirements, recommends solutions, and manages technical projects
• Creates user documentation and standards, and plans and conducts training as necessary
• Researches evolving technologies that can improve service to customers and improve operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Manages vendor relationships
• Participates in the development of specifications and ongoing management of proposals and contracts for hardware, software, and services
• May train and guide the work of less experienced business analysts
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a full-time business analyst role or equivalent (IT Solutions, business analysis).
• Prefer a major in information technology or business, and three (3) years’ experience.
• Certifications in business analysis, business process improvement, project management, or technology also preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical interpretation of complex business systems

Confer with project personnel and customers to provide technical advice, and to assist in problem resolution.

Develop project documentation that effectively communicates to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Analyze, assess, and interpret business requirements to identify technical successes and potential problems.

Identify outdated technologies or methods, offer build-buy alternatives, and implement new solutions quickly with little or no service interruption.

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us