CCWIS IT Business Analyst (IT Business Analyst- Journey) Project Position (12/31/29)
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Olympia, WA 98501
Description:
Salary: $6,806.00 - $9,154.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01266
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: CCWIS IT Business Analyst (IT Business Analyst- Journey) Project Position (12/31/29)
Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington (Hybrid)
Closes: March 9th, 2025
Salary: $6,806.00 - $9,154.00 Monthly
The Opportunity:
The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) is a multi-biennium IT modernization effort. As a CCWIS IT Business Analyst, this position is the liaison between technology and DCYF business areas, serving nearly 4,000 DCYF staff/technology users, eliciting requirements, developing technology solutions for complex business needs and maintaining advanced knowledge of program and enterprise applications.
This project position (ending no earlier than 12/31/29) provides consultation and solution recommendations to development teams and business partners; provides solution recommendations on complex design issues; validates compliance with state and federal regulations and system standards; and identifies potential system risks and mitigation related to operations, enhancements, and new development of systems developed and/or supported by the Department of Children, Youth and Families IT Division. This is a hybrid position, your work location will be primarily remote, but there will also be in-person project meetings, design sessions with the vendor and working sessions with business at times through out the project timeline.
Some of what you will get to do:
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
OR
An associate's degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in an information technology or related program andfive years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements
OR
A bachelor's degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science or related program andfour years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
In addition to the requirements above, our ideal candidate will possess working experience in some or all the following:
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact Cole Alford at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
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Please select which best describes how you qualify for this position.
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1. Please select all that you have experience, training or working knowledge of:
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Which of the following best describes your experience with Agile methodology?
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience documenting interfaces?
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How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
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If you selected 'College/university career fair or website', 'Diversity network meeting/event', 'Online job boards', or 'Other' above, please specify which college, university, diversity network meeting/event, online job boards and/or describe 'Other' below.
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Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01266
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: CCWIS IT Business Analyst (IT Business Analyst- Journey) Project Position (12/31/29)
Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington (Hybrid)
Closes: March 9th, 2025
Salary: $6,806.00 - $9,154.00 Monthly
The Opportunity:
The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) is a multi-biennium IT modernization effort. As a CCWIS IT Business Analyst, this position is the liaison between technology and DCYF business areas, serving nearly 4,000 DCYF staff/technology users, eliciting requirements, developing technology solutions for complex business needs and maintaining advanced knowledge of program and enterprise applications.
This project position (ending no earlier than 12/31/29) provides consultation and solution recommendations to development teams and business partners; provides solution recommendations on complex design issues; validates compliance with state and federal regulations and system standards; and identifies potential system risks and mitigation related to operations, enhancements, and new development of systems developed and/or supported by the Department of Children, Youth and Families IT Division. This is a hybrid position, your work location will be primarily remote, but there will also be in-person project meetings, design sessions with the vendor and working sessions with business at times through out the project timeline.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Provide business and system analysis for mission critical applications and systems for the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) modernization project.
- Facilitate definition and elicitation of business requirements using an incremental and iterative approach (Agile methodology).
- Translate business needs into business requirements documents, technology specifications, functional needs, and use cases for implementation.
- Independently meet with business subject matter experts to clarify, refine, and validate business requirements.
- Participate with other IT specialists in root cause analysis, including application of business rules, workflow issues, and internal/external interfaces.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business users/stakeholders and technical staff. Continuous evaluation of existing organizational solutions against industry best practices.
- Incorporate usability testing feedback and development team input into wireframes.
- Convert requirements into various types of models or diagrams using the BABOK techniques (i.e., process mapping, decision tables, value streams and data flows) to describe aspects of the requirements.
- Work with test to develop validation methodology and analyze results to validate accuracy of correction.
- Identify, develop and document acceptance criteria in support of testing and development.
- Participate in project governance and technology and business projects.
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
OR
An associate's degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in an information technology or related program andfive years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements
OR
A bachelor's degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science or related program andfour years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
In addition to the requirements above, our ideal candidate will possess working experience in some or all the following:
- Ability to closely observe, accurately assess, and efficiently manage the minutiae of a task or situation while maintaining a clear understanding of its broader context.
- Working independently with little direction and collaboratively on a team.
- Reading and writing Structures Query Language (SQL)
- Agile software development methodology or LEAN projects.
- Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) methodologies and industry best practices.
- UX/UI design and prototype development.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
- Letter of Interest.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact Cole Alford at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Please select which best describes how you qualify for this position.
- Seven years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
- An associate's degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in an information technology or related program and five years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
- A bachelor's degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science or related program and four years of experience providing requirements analysis services using disciplined, best practice-based processes/methods for eliciting, documenting, analyzing and managing requirements.
- None of these
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1. Please select all that you have experience, training or working knowledge of:
- I have no experience
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience
- I have three (3) to five (5) years of this experience
- I have six (6) to eight (8) years of this experience
- I have nine (9) or more years of this experience
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Which of the following best describes your experience with Agile methodology?
- I have no experience
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience
- I have three (3) to five (5) years of this experience
- I have six (6) to eight (8) years of this experience
- I have nine (9) or more years of this experience
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience documenting interfaces?
- I have none of this experience.
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience
- I have three (3) to five (5) years of this experience
- I have six (6) to eight (8) years of this experience
- I have nine (9) or more years of this experience
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How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
- Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov
- Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
- Washington State employee
- DCYF Recruiter
- College/university career fair or website
- Diversity network meeting/event
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Handshake
- Other
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If you selected 'College/university career fair or website', 'Diversity network meeting/event', 'Online job boards', or 'Other' above, please specify which college, university, diversity network meeting/event, online job boards and/or describe 'Other' below.
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