Business Analyst 2
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Business Analyst 2
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-45729-01052
Department
Public School Employees' Retirement System
Division
PS Bus Archre Ctr
Opening Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
4/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
01052
Position Number
00077707
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00721431
Bureau / Division
Business Architecture Center
Worksite Address
5 North 5th Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Veronica Witmer
Contact Phone
717.720.4785
Contact Email
vewitmer@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Public School Employees' Retirement System is looking for a Business Analyst 2 to join the Business Architecture Center (BAC) team. This position is assigned to the Process Support Unit within the System Support Section and is responsible for facilitating process improvements and coordinating system testing, providing training related to new or changed system functionality, and providing business user support. If you are enthusiastic about ensuring the effectiveness of business processes, looking for opportunities for improvement, and can coordinate, train, and provide quality support to our business users - apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Business Analyst 2 with the PSERS BAC team, you will serve as a liaison between business users for multiple bureaus of the agency. You will need to understand, interpret, and apply retirement code, rules and regulations, membership and benefit eligibility, and benefit calculations; apply knowledge of all technical functions for the agency for data verification/cleansing, benefit calculations, refund of contributions and interest, and purchase of service; communicate with staff to study and analyze workflows to uncover inefficiencies; prepare reports on findings; recommend process that could possibly be automated through the development of applications; participate in the design of new business processes and system enhancements; participate in the system specification approval process; coordinate testing efforts and report issues found via a System Change Request (SCR); identify training needs based on interactions with business users; and assist in documentation of all changes to systems and procedures as needed for implementation and training.
A candidate who will be successful in this role will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, will enjoy investigating processes and procedures to determine areas of improvement, and will be able to work both independently and in team structed assignments.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00077707)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable and will be discussed during the the interview.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will be required to report to the office 1 day per month, and any additional days depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Business Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
One year as an Information Technology Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Five years of business process analysis experience;or
One year of business process analysis experience and a bachelor's degree;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testonce for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Business Analyst 1 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Information Technology Trainee for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much full-time business process analysis experience do you possess?
1 or more years
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in business or information technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 or more credits
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
08
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYZING BUSINESS PROCESSES
Analyzes business rules, processes, and legislation to gain an understanding of business needs and workflow, review system requirements based on business users' input, and ensure system enhancements and bug fixes adequately support business needs.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation. I identified system requirements and needs AND ensured enhancements adequately supported business needs.
B. I have experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation. I identified system requirements and needs OR ensured enhancements adequately supported business needs.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business analysis or process management.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation.
Your experience reviewing system requirements or identifying needs.
Your experience ensuring enhancements support business needs.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoots system data or process issues by interviewing users and replicating and researching potential sources of the issue. Provides recommendations to correct the issue.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience troubleshooting system data or processes by replicating the issue and researching potential sources. I provided recommendations to correct the issue.
B. I have experience troubleshooting system data or processes by replicating the issue and researching potential sources but did NOT provide recommendations to correct the issue.
C, I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to troubleshooting system issues.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience troubleshooting system data or process problems and replicating the problem.
Your experience researching sources of the problem.
Your experience recommending solutions.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITE REPORTS OR SPECIFICATIONS
Writes reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on internal business processes or outside contractors. Writes or reviews specifications for IT system development or enhancement projects for use by developers for system coding.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on business processes or contractors; AND writing or reviewing specifications for related IT system development or enhancement projects.
B. I have experience writing reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on business processes or contractors; OR writing or reviewing specifications for IT system development or enhancement projects.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience documenting business rules, processes, or stakeholder/business partner input.
Your experience writing or reviewing specifications for system maintenance, new development, or enhancement projects.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS AND SESSIONS
Conduct business requirements collection and review sessions/meetings to gather information regarding application system requirements to meet a specific business need. This includes identifying stakeholders to participate, leading the discussions, noting follow-up items, and preparing meeting notes for distribution to impacted stakeholders/business partner staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience leading business requirements-gathering sessions with business or technical staff.
B. I have experience leading work group discussions including developing a meeting agenda, documenting follow-up items or, and preparing meeting notes for distribution.
C. I have experience participating in business requirements-gathering sessions with business or technical staff or other work group meetings.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to organizational communication.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
19
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience conducting requirements collection and review sessions/meetings.
Your experience gathering information regarding application system requirements.
Your experience leading the discussion and identifying participants.
Your experience noting follow-up items and distributing meeting notes.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
