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173480
BUSINESS ANALYTICS SPECIALIST
AS620     $60,278 - $118,269
Creation Date: 06/05/2015
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To lead the initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within the organization and across organizational divisions and operating groups, via a process analysis and improvement driven approach. To determine the effectiveness of programs and develop recommendations to improve or resolve substantive problems that affect agency services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional and/or direct, as required by specific assignments, over any agency employee.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
None.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Obtains, reviews, and analyzes data concerning programs or operations; scope and goals; and the policies, practices, methods, and procedures used to implement and maintain programs.

Directs or conducts management studies of organizations, duty assignments of employees, administrative control systems, and impact of programs.

Obtains and evaluates data obtained on personnel, equipment and material, and space utilization.

Conducts work simplification measurements and related studies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency and programs under study.

Implements new management procedures on program improvements.

Reviews or prepares reports on studies conducted and recommends appropriate corrective action.

Presents findings and recommendations on issues to top management.

Conducts periodic and comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure the organization meets its stated goals.

Prepares short and long range planning guidance in accordance with broad program policies and objectives.

Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.

Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new client agencies.

Assists with writing and managing grant funds.

Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).

Makes recommendations as necessary to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of agency programs, which may include the addition or reorganization of staff and functions. Works with agency executives to implement necessary changes.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.