Business Systems Analyst - KPERS

KPERS is located in Topeka, Kansas. We offer hybrid remote work schedule and employees are required to work onsite a specific number of days each week.

KPERS' is beginning a five-year modernization project for a new pension administration system. We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst to join the KPERS Project Management Office to support both the existing pension administration software system as well as join the team driving the replacement of that system.  The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for evaluating, designing and documenting functional system designs for agency business units.  This position will lead KPERS business units through a system development life cycle (SDLC).

KPERS is not just about pensions – we are about people! We provide disability and death benefits to protect public employees while they are still working and guarantees them lifetime benefits when they retire. Our membership includes people from all walks of life in a variety of jobs with one thing in common - serving Kansans.

Essential Responsibilities

Participate/lead blended teams throughout the design, development and implementation of a business change process.

Actively support the Project Manager with project deadlines, business and budget objectives

Develop a knowledge of system capabilities and functions of assigned application software. Use this knowledge to recommend optimal solutions to business requirements that best leverages the product

Ensure that proposed system features and requirements meet user needs and satisfy business objectives and initiatives

Monitor team progress and provide status reports to KPERS BA Lead

Participate/lead meetings with subject matter experts (SMEs) to elicit, clarify and document business requirements for enhancements and PIRS

Identify process improvements and facilitate reengineering of business processes

Design user interface prototype screens and navigational flows

Prepare design specification artifacts defining business rules, outbound communication, reports, and input/output files

Document business process in a clear and concise manner

Facilitate Joint Application Design (JAD) or other design meetings with users

Support the sign-off process for design specification deliverables

Perform and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as required in cooperation with the BA Lead and the QA Lead.

Assist the training team in creating and validating training materials

Document any identified required changes and communicate them to the relevant persons

Track system problem incident reports (PIRS) providing regular follow up for business units

Use IT resources at an advanced level to create IT solutions

Utilize data analytics software to pull data and create data reports

Learn the workflow designer tool of the new pension administration team, and work as a team member to document designs, define flows, configure correspondence and create forms. 

Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in order to meet the objectives of the Project Management Office (PMO) and KPERS.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in management information systems, computer science, business or related field.  Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.

Experience Required

Three years of professional experience working in a Business Analyst role or similar position performing design, analysis and documentation for business solutions. Experience working in a pension administration or benefits claim environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of working with system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies specific to requirements elicitation and analysis, business processes analysis and modeling, user interface design, preparing business design specifications, and logical data modeling
• Experience with computer-based products aimed at supporting one or more software engineering activities within a software development process; business intelligence, and screen prototyping
• Experience writing detailed plans and reports, documenting business processes and creating project deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Visio and other computer software applications
• Ability to write SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server to procure test data preferred
• Ability to execute task plans, manage time effectively across multiple simultaneous project activities, and meet target deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), working with all levels in an organization
• Experience using Azure Dev-Ops a plus
• Experience working with workflow tools preferred
• Demonstrated success as a team leader
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of audiences of 10 people or more
• Ability to communicate complex technical language to users in an understandable manner
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Commitment to excellent customer service

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

KPERS does not offer employment visa sponsorships.