Senior Business Systems Analyst

Overview

Cordoba Corporation, a leading engineering firm in CA, is hiring a Senior Business Systems Analyst. The Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) leads and participates in the work of staff in performing applications support in designing, implementing, and maintaining the client's information systems for Program and Project Management (PPM), Engineering Management and Construction Management, Enterprise Data Management System (EDMS) or other VTA/BSVII applications for Analytics and Business Intelligence-based Reporting Services. The BSA performs project lead functions including assigning work, delegating assignments, and reviewing the work of others. Incumbents at this level perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes in this series including serving as project lead over staff responsible for designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting computer applications, or modules of the application, and systems. This person will implement solutions related to applications used in the client's functional areas with a strong emphasis on process and flow design, custom functionality, and maintaining systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in the work of staff in managing projects, developing and enhancing system applications.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships, and works extensively with VTA/BSVII's Management, Business Process Owners, and system Super Users in developing and enhancing information systems solutions.
• Trains customers, staff, and others as needed in a formal setting, in a group, or one-on-one.
• Administers a variety of actions to one or more modules of the BSVII's information systems for (PPM), Engineering and Construction Management, other applications or Analytics and Business Intelligence Reporting Services.
• Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures, and identifies and resolves problems.
• Defines customer business needs, manages client expectations, and identifies alternative approaches and cost-benefits of automating of customer functions to assisting meeting the client's overall business goals.
• When assigned to a project, develops the scope of work for new or upgrade solutions and works with Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management (PCMM) department during the Request for Proposal (RFP) and contracting phases of the process.
• Consults with customers to present proposals to senior management and assists in developing capital packages.
• Consults and facilitates with department representatives to solicit departmental technology needs and requirements as well as resolving problems with technology solutions.
• Serves as a single point of contact for the user community in the assigned project or division and assumes responsibility for the delivery of technology services.
• Maintains technical and functional competency in the applications utilized by BSVII.
• Reviews, analyzes and approves program designs, operational characteristics, user interfaces, reporting systems and data conversion methods.
• Reduces design projects into component analytical tasks.
• Develops detailed workflow, system, training, and process requirements.
• Prepares final systems design and documentation and user documentation necessary for applications / solutions development & implementations.
• Oversees the installation and updates of application packages, database development tools, and other related elements.
• Defines and manages project scope, deliverables, schedules, cost estimates, and task lists.
• Performs development, review, and selection tasks related to Requests for Proposals and communicates project status, resolving project issues, problems, and changes.
• Manages and tracks projects from initiation to successful completion.
• Establishes and maintains relationships at all levels of the assigned organization.
• Manages projects utilizing VTA personnel, consultants, and Contractors, as needed.
• Communicates with Contractors of application software.
• May be required to monitor project expenditures, recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Management of contractors and consultants and knowledge of Principles and practices of lead supervision and training.
• Work planning and project management techniques.
• Evaluate processes proposed for business systems and enterprise systems modules, determine impact, and make decisions for recommended solutions and changes.
• Manage multiple projects involving personnel from multiple departments, as well as consultants and contractors.
• Multitask with a strong attention to detail and shift from one project to another when priorities change.
• Develop Crystal and/or Oracle and/or SQL and/or ACCESS or equivalent reports.
• Develop relationships with the user community.
• Analyze, design, program, install and maintain complex computer systems.
• Prepare and present comprehensive and clear reports and recommendations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience with the required knowledge, skills and abilities through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in information systems, computer science or related field and four.
• Four (4) years of experience developing, designing, and/or maintaining major components of a comprehensive information system including evaluation, analysis and input to the software modules of an Enterprise Resource Planning System or other application system. (Additional applicable experience with applications and systems support, design, and maintenance substitutes for college on a year for year basis.)
• Extensive knowledge of at least one and a basic understanding of other information systems for Program and Project Management (PPM), Engineering Management and Construction Management VTA applications or Analytics and Business Intelligence-based Reporting Services.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
• Experience training customers, staff and others, as needed.
• Ability to independently perform the most difficult design and programming activities assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize complex and demanding workloads.
• Ability to work with assigned division management on priorities and program definition.
• Ability to keep current with changes within functional area, such as methods, practices, and technology.
• Understanding of Computer programming, on-line programming, and programming documentation principles and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with systems analysis and design principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles, potentials and limitations of electronic data processing equipment.
• Experience with Relational database design, implementation, maintenance and integration techniques to provide integrity, accuracy, security and performance efficiency.
• Experience/knowledge of project procurement process in the public sector.
• Ability to administer a variety of actions to and may make design changes in SharePoint Designer, EDMS, including changing application configuration, creating and manipulating data in the various enterprise system modules as well as integrating to other business systems.
• Ability to evaluate simple to complex processes proposed for business systems and Web Application, determine impact, and recommend solutions and changes.
• Ability to identify, analyze, define, develop and implement changes to the SharePoint solution including the Record Management solution in SharePoint and other business systems.
• Ability to multitask and shift between different customer requirements or web applications.

Preferred:

• Experience with enterprise implementation of ERP, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and/or Electronic Documents Management System. Experience with transit transportation-related applications is desirable.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

Location: San Jose

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba's efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a "top 100 construction management firm" and a "top 50 program management firm." Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a "top 100 design firm" in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA's) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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