Data Analyst/Scientist - Lead Business Systems

PDS Inc, LLC

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Automation, Best Practices, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Model, Business Processes, Business Services, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Business Writing, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Computer Programming, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Fire Prevention, Firefighting, Follow Through, Gap Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, QoS (Quality of Service), Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Testing, Wireframes, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

30+ days ago

Compensation: DOE

Seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Business Analyst to support the design and implementation of various critical technology initiatives for the Fire Department. The Fire Department currently has one opening for a locally based Lead Business Systems Analyst (LBSA). The position is full-time, 40 hours/week with occasional work outside normal working hours. The LBSA will join an existing Fire Prevention team, providing critical support. There is one LBSA opening to support the Fire Department for the release 4 of the Planning and Development permitting system (SHAPE PHX). An estimated three-year effort with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Fire Department. This position will work with the Fire Department, providing business analysis services to department efforts.

The individual selected for this position must have excellent communication skills, active listening skills, and high customer service skills to manage multiple stakeholders. The desired candidate will have strong skills in gathering business and technical requirements, mapping business processes and data and system workflows, In addition, this position will assist in facilitating gap analyses, contributing to other written business deliverables necessary to increase the business value and quality of services and solutions while bridging the communication gap between the business and technical staff. The LBSA will work independently, proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers, and be able to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously. Attention to detail, business writing, and organization skills are required.

This position will primarily work with the Fire, Planning and Development, and other city departments to design, configure, test, and implement Release 4 of the SHAPE PHX permitting system. Custom duties and expectations for the SHAPE PHX Project LBSA are as follows:
- Integration Specialist for Fire Prevention Systems:
- Serve as a key component in mapping and integrating existing Fire Prevention business processes, legacy systems, and manual workflows into the SHAPE PHX platform and digital environment.
- Advocate and Liaison with SHAPE PHX Implementation Team on Behalf of the Fire Department:
- Act as the Fire Prevention Sections advocate in meetings and engagements with SHAPE PHX contractors, ensuring that the final product aligns with Fire Preventions operational needs and best practices from a system integration and operation aspect.
- Process Flow Optimization:
- Analyze current business models and recommend adjustments to process flows to ensure efficient and seamless integration into the new system, using their understanding of programming design and computer operations.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Leadership:
- Assist and guide the user acceptance testing phase, providing expertise to ensure that all Fire Prevention requirements are thoroughly validated, and that the system performs as expected and requested.
- Best Practices Advisor:
- Provide ongoing insights on software best practices tailored to the unique needs and nuances of Fire Prevention, ensuring that the section benefits from both technical and operational improvements focused on process automation where possible.

Must haves:
- Bachelor's degree - business administration, information technology or related
- 5 years of progressive experience as a lead business analyst conducting business cases, business and technical process mapping, requirements gathering, etc
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, follow-through, and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Exceptional attention to detail; documents must be professional and ready for Executive review
- Advanced proficiency with MS Word, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Project/PWA, and Visio; wireframe software
- Procurement experience (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc.)
- Project implementation support experience (multi-year, large teams, phased rollouts, etc.)

We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isnt checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Data Analyst/Scientist - Lead Business Systems

PDS Inc, LLC

Phoenix, AZ

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PDS Inc, LLC

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