Business Systems Analyst

Salary : $70,122.00 - $109,963.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25M00000095
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
The City of Richmond is looking for a qualified Business Systems Analyst to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate with other team members to develop and implement technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Key responsibilities include defining business requirements, designing business systems, and analyzing business processes to identify the scope and impact of issues. The Business Systems Analyst will document process workflows, write project documents outlining strategies, resources, and timelines, and facilitate team meetings to ensure progress. Additionally, the incumbent will be tasked with identifying problems and proposing strategic solutions, whether they are technological, related to business processes, or staffing-related. The role also involves facilitating the implementation of business and technology solutions, including overseeing acceptance testing, and extracting data from systems to generate detailed reports and presentations.

Duties include but are not limited to
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining, managing, and updating databases and systems
• Managing or overseeing assigned projects such as project feasibility, timelines, scope, process efficiency, resources, etc.; developing, implementing, and monitoring processes as needed; training, supervising, and providing support as needed
• Analyzing data, making recommendations and creating reports from database or systems such as projects data, CIP, annual land book, etc.; deciding how to report the requested information; presenting information as needed
• Assisting customers and end-users as needed; performing troubleshooting and analyzing issues
• Managing information systems production and operations support needs
• Providing information systems personnel with training to ensure successful cross training
• Analyzing, designing and assisting in the installation of informational systems
• Developing and maintaining production processing schedules
• Assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive departmental information system
• Interpreting and implementing City policies and procedures relating to informational systems
• Evaluating alternative solutions and recommend efficient cost effective solutions and process improvement for business needs
• Working collaboratively to identify, assess and document business process, process flow, and desired end result
• Serving as the liaison between the City and outside personnel and vendors
• Creating and maintaining reports using multiple different platforms to achieve the most efficient solution for the end user need
• Supporting Analytics and generate accurate reporting to ensure data integrity
• Communicating report summaries in detail as needed to all levels of the organization.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Considerable knowledge of financial reporting, payroll, information technology database, revenue reporting, etc.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of hardware knowledge including basic computer setup; common computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite; electronic databases and related software applications used in area of focus such as Oracle and RAPIDS financial software system, Adobe Acrobat, etc.;
• process improvement and project management.

SKILLS:

• Skilled in maintaining systems or databases; analyzing and interpreting data to identify current processes and deficiencies
• Assisting customers and end-users as needed; and creating reports
• Evaluating the processes and workflow within area of focus

ABILITIES:

• Ability to problem solve
• Prioritize workload for self and others
• Use discretion to make decisions related to projects such as standard operating procedures and implementing processes; and work to correct or improve inefficient processes within area of focus

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Business or related field
• One year of business systems analysis experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong financial report management
• Strong critical and effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong Project Management and Process Improvement - such as Systems implementation and upgrade;
• Process improvement strategist (Lean Certification, Six Sigma. Etc.)
• Experience with multiple reporting platforms and ERPs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

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Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial information?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have preparing financial reports and statistical outcomes?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

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How has your education, training and experience prepared you for the opportunity?
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