Supervisor, Business Systems Analysis

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, provides an array of critical services to its community, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office plays an essential role in supporting these services by overseeing the financial operations of over 90 departments. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, the office includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in the county's fiscal management.

Do you have a passion for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged? If so, the Harris County Auditor's Office is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our talented team and drive impactful change across the organization!

Why Join Us?

Harris County offers a dynamic, family-friendly workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay: Up to $123,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Subsidized Transit/Commute assistance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and skill-building.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer.
• Corporate Discounts and memberships.

About the Role:

As our Business Systems Analysis Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our information system products - including dashboards, reports, and both new and existing software - meet the evolving needs of our users and align directly with Harris County's strategic objectives and goals. You will lead and mentor a team of business systems analysts, guiding their projects and fostering their professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to define foundational processes where no formal structure currently exists, leveraging data and insights to enhance decision-making and optimize our business processes.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Supervise, mentor, and coach business systems analysts, managing work allocation, scheduling, performance, and addressing any issues.
• Develop a robust business systems analysis function: Define and implement foundational processes to effectively bridge business functions with analytics and audit initiatives.
• Define and translate business requirements: Collaborate with users to clearly articulate their needs and translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Provide crucial project support: Work closely with users to ensure dashboards, tools, and projects meet expectations. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide necessary training and user support.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder communication: Serve as a key liaison, fostering strong communication and collaboration between process owners, users, and development teams on a daily basis.
• Contribute to solution design and implementation: Design and implement solutions that effectively meet business needs, including new system development and enhancements to existing systems.
• Manage stakeholder relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with business users, IT staff, and other departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders on a daily basis to understand their needs and provide support.

Essential Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, computer science, data science, management information systems, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Extensive experience in business/financial systems analysis: A minimum of five (5 ) years of relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of financial systems: Advanced expertise with financial systems, particularly procure-to-pay processes and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) financial reporting process. While ACFR experience in government is a plus, strong general financial reporting knowledge is critical.
• Intermediate data analysis skills: Experience utilizing analytics tools such as Prophix, SQL, Power BI, ACL, Python, Tableau, Alteryx. A solid understanding of at least some of these tools (or equivalent) is essential. Familiarity with both data extraction languages (e.g., SQL, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred:

• Business Analysis Certification (e.g., ABAC, ECBA, CFLBA, PBA) or willingness to obtain within 3 years of hire.

Ideal Attributes:

• Proficient system analysis and design skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Superior communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities: Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative: Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and proactively drive results without constant oversight.
• Strong leadership skills: Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and manage projects successfully.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.

About Our Team

You'll be joining a team characterized by strong collaboration, where team members readily support each other and other functions. We foster an environment where you have the autonomy to innovate and stretch your ideas, with leadership that encourages new perspectives. You'll find a culture that promotes new ideas and where there is no fear of repercussion for trying new things. Our team is service-oriented and driven to drive positive change and improve processes across Harris County.

Work Environment:

• This position requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with the understanding that work schedule policies may evolve in the future.
• May be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects need to be completed, or deadlines need to be met.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs., carry 20 lbs., push and/or pull 30 lbs.
• Position's physical demands are 80% sitting, 15% standing, and 5% walking

Our Mission and Vision The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be a progressive, independent organization recognized for professionalism in fiscal oversight. Our vision is to foster sound financial management and operations at every level of county government while upholding the highest standards of integrity and stewardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about our equal employment opportunity plan here: Harris County EEO Plan.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment also contingent on passing a drug screen.

Salary : $123,000