Working Title: IT Senior Business Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 87678
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/31/2025
Closing Date : 08/06/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Public Safety
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually
Job Class Option : Business Analyst
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The MNIT DPS team provides technical support to an agency dedicated to prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, enforcement, and education. The team manages a large number of applications to serve 15 diverse public safety divisions located across Minnesota.
As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of DPS IT application projects. Your primary responsibility will be to bridge the gap between stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of organizational structures, policies, and operations. By documenting requirements and recommending effective solutions, you will enable project success and goal achievement.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with both IT and business teams, analyzing business activities and presenting insights to guide decisions on purchasing, implementing, or developing solutions. You will work hand-in-hand with development teams throughout the development, testing, deployment, and adoption phases of solutions.
Additionally, you will communicate and consult with system users to manage system changes and plan for implementations and releases, ensuring smooth transitions and user satisfaction.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 445 Minnesota St. Saint Paul, Minnesota at least three (3) days per week, with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ¿for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.
Experience must include:
Working as a Business Analyst on project teams managing product backlogs, writing epics and user stories, leading story refinement, and working closely with business stakeholders and development teams.
Leading the design and implementation for complex application projects involving multiple stakeholders and IT functions.
Conducting technical system analysis, system integration analysis, and data analysis, including activities for data mapping, migrations, and modeling.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Business analysis experience sufficient to qualify for IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) CCBA (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) exam or currently CCBA certified
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
Experience with complex security models
Experience providing end user support
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions
Advanced problem-solving skills in problem definition, information gathering and research, alternatives analysis, applying creative solutions to unique and/or immediate problems, and appropriate resolution implementation.
Advanced facilitation skills that demonstrate preparedness, flexibility, active listening, time management, and the ability to negotiate.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference CheckSocial Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
