What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Return Utah position at State of Utah?
Are you motivated and ambitious with a passion for software systems and data analysis? We are looking for a full time Business Analyst to join the Division of Fleet Operations and help us oversee the performance, automation, functionality, and compliance of our systems and provide optimal process solutions! This opportunity is being offerred as part of our Return Utah program. The Return Utah program is a formal career reentry program, designated for Utahns desiring to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Along with a state job and traditional on-the-job training, Return Utah roles provide 16-weeks of transitional support (similar to an internship) which includes an office technology review, coaching, career development, mentorship, networking opportunities and job market readiness training.
To be eligible for this return-to-work opportunity candidates:
Must have a career break of one year or more at the time of application (unless the candidate is affiliated with the military in any way including as a military spouse/partner), or
Demonstrate underemployed at the time of application and
Have prior professional/life experience in a functional area of interest
Principle Duties
As the Business Analyst, you will:
- Provide data governance for the division's information.
- Upload and retrieve data from fleet management software by creating tables and/or queries to perform data analysis.
- Help customers identify better ways to utilize the system's capabilities.
- Interface with data processing users to automate applications and/or resolve application and operating problems.
- Pull data and provide ad hoc reports.
- Design or enhance agency unique automated systems to interface with existing systems.
- Monitor system performance to ensure proper operation and identify possible problem areas.
- Analyze, summarize and review data to interpret results and make process recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
The best qualified candidates will have:
- Demonstrated database experience, namely the entry and retrieval of information, and creating tables and queries.
- Demonstrated experience with MSAccess, SQL, and PowerBI
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in using a fleet management system
Why You Should Join Our Team
We enjoy a culture focused on excellence that rewards and provides employees with:
- Teleworking: This position provides you the opportunity to work from anywhere in Utah! In-office work will be required for team collaboration meetings and data system upgrades (20%).
- Benefits Package: Our benefits package offers medical, dental, and vision and life insurance options – some with no bi-weekly premiums – along with paid vacations, sick leave, and holidays. Our retirement options include 401(k) contributions and matches, and even a pension! There are also a variety of other benefits you can take advantage of, such as Short-Term Disability, discounted home and auto insurance, discounted legal plans, and more! Click here for the details.
- Flexibility: Do you like to get an early start on the day and have some afternoon time to yourself? Or would you rather sleep in and start work a bit later? Do you need to drop the kids off at school, or meet the bus for drop-off? Do you enjoy three-day weekends, or need a day off each week to handle doctor appointments, college classes, or other life events? Our flexible work schedules can make that possible! We understand that you’re more than just your job and will work with you to balance your life and career in a way that benefits us all.
- Development and Feedback: We believe that training opportunities, feedback, and coaching are important priorities that help you do your best work. Performance reviews sometimes come with a bonus, so if you like extra cash or time off, this could be the place for you! We’ll help develop your skills and leadership abilities because engaged, successful employees make the State better too!
The Division
Emphasizing customer service, Fleet Operations provides safe, efficient, dependable, and cost effective motor pool, fuel, and travel services.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
- DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
Salary : $19 - $35
