Working Title: IT Advanced Business Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94979
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 : 06/23/2026
Closing Date : 06/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Human and Social Digital Svcs (HSDS)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / 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 will be part of MNIT's Human and Social Digital Services (HSDS) team, which supports agency teams at these state agencies: Department of Human Services (DHS), MNsure, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), and Direct Care and Treatment (DCT). The MNIT HSDS team combines development and IT operations with a DevOps approach to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of critical technology systems that serve counties, families, and individuals across Minnesota.
As an IT Advanced Business Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems development, deployment, and infrastructure; as well as the systems that support them. This role bridges the gap between development and operations by promoting continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable environments, while optimizing performance and reducing downtime through proactive monitoring and incident response. You will work as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and translating them into solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The IT Advanced Business Analyst works with development team members by guiding, consulting, and collaborating on the development, testing, deployment and adoption of solutions. In addition, IT Advanced Business Analyst will be expected to perform development tasks including data fixes, data analysis and minor coding tasks. They also communicate and consult with system user populations concerning system changes and coordinates implementation planning for changes and releases.
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy.
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.
Experience must include:
Advanced-level experience performing business analysis for large-scale IT systems including experience with requirements elicitation, business process modeling, gap analysis, solution assessment/validation, and working within structured methodologies such as SDLC, RUP, Waterfall, or Agile.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into functional and technical requirements
Experience working with enterprise-scale software development or testing environments such as large applications and multi-system data environments, including familiarity with programming or technical tools (e.g., Java, .NET, SQL, object-oriented languages) or testing practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation skills i ncluding the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts, lead requirements sessions, and move groups toward consensus on complex issues.
Demonstrated skill in organizing work, meeting deadlines, preparing clear written materials, and maintaining effective working relationships with technical and business partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Applied technical experience supporting or developing large-scale applications including experience with web services (REST/SOAP), SQL, Java/.NET, object-oriented concepts, application servers, or load-balancing technologies.
Experience conducting advanced requirements elicitation and facilitating complex stakeholder sessions
Experience with data analysis, BI/warehouse queries,
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP or CCBA) or similar industry credential
Experience working within government or large, complex multi-system environments
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps concepts, and modern SDLC frameworks such as RUP, Waterfall, iterative development, and CI/CD practices.
Demonstrated experience modeling complex business and data processes using tools and techniques such as BPM, UML, ERD, DFD, data mapping, use cases, storyboards, user journeys, or wireframes.
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 Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
