SAO IT Enterprise Business AnalystUnder general supervision, analyzes enterprise-wide customer business needs and participates in the planning, design and implementation of new or enhanced systems that may serve multiple state entities. The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers. Local candidates strongly preferred.Position Description: Under broad supervision, performs medium to complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making in functional area.
Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to address business issues. Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.
Assists with orientation, training, or providing task guidance of junior team members. Provides strategic analysis.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervisionServes as subject matter expert or organization resource for assigned projectsAssists in the development of standards and procedures used in the implementation or enhancement of systemsConsults with functional and technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated systems meets user requirementsDocuments business processes for usersSchedules, facilitates and records meetings and meeting outcomesMay develop and deliver training as neededServe as liaison between functional and technical teams in the implementation or enhancement of systemsProvides end user support as needed to troubleshoot issuesWorks collaboratively with customer service agents to ensure accurate responses to end user inquiriesGathers, compiles, and analyzes dataMay participate as a member of internal committees to assess policies, procedures and programsPrepares and presents various project artifacts including presentations, meeting notes, business process flow diagramsMay perform initial system configuration for testing various business proofs of conceptSkills and Competencies:Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to guide discussions to capture business requirements and offer solutionsCapable of interpreting business insights to develop technical solutionsAbility to identify opportunities for improvement and work collaboratively to develop recommendationsAbility to determine priorities and effectively manage timeMinimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level IT Business Analyst 1 (ITP060) or position equivalent.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with state or public sector organizations; experience with large scale business transformation projects; highly organized, proactive, self-starter.Application/Resume must clearly describe relevant qualifications and experience.Important Notes: The SAO offers flexible work hours in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment. Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must: Successfully pass a background check; including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable; Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the SAO does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-1B employment visa). All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer