IRIS FIN/PRO Support Business Analyst 1/2 Flex

Job Description

Juneau, AK

State of Alaska

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Administration, Division of Finance is recruiting for a Support Business Analyst 1 or Business Analyst 2 in Juneau!

What You Will Be Doing:

Business Analyst 1 – As a knowledgeable professional in State business processes and the enterprise accounting, payroll, and reporting systems provided by the division, for both internal and external users, the position develops and revises user manuals and training materials for agency staff and assists with software configuration, ongoing maintenance and upgrades, patch testing, and module implementation with IT staff and system vendors/contractors.

Business Analyst 2 – As a subject matter expert in State business processes and the enterprise accounting, payroll, and reporting systems provided by the division for both internal and external users, the position provides solutions, guidance, and training for agency staff, and conducts software configuration; ongoing maintenance and upgrades; patch testing and module implementation, with IT staff and system vendors/contractors. Position may focus on a system module and business process or conduct business analysis and support of various software solutions and issues ad hoc.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Division of Finance provides the highest quality accounting, payroll and travel services for the State of Alaska.

We are a welcoming community of accountants, analysts, technicians, and payroll specialists who conduct the State’s financial business with integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in work/life balance. Currently flexible work schedules and telework options are available, but the frequency or duration of that availability may change depending on current world events.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

You will enjoy a workplace with a view of Juneau’s beautiful downtown scenery. Located on the Support 10th floor of the State Office Building, you are within close walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and numerous nature trails.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to Support address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

If this sounds like your skill set, or one you would like to develop, please submit Support an application Support through Workplace Alaska.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the Support following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of professional experience in an administrative field such as procurement, accounting,Support human resources, computer and information systems, and so on.

Or, for positions in the specialized field of accounting, four years of advanced technical and /or supervisory accounting experience. This is met by experience as an Accounting Technician 3, Accounting Technician 4, Accounting Supervisor 1 (obsolete), or Accounting Supervisor 2 (obsolete) with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:
Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, business Support management, marketing, economics, statistics, computer and information science, logistics, or information systems management, or similar coursework will substitute for up to one year of the required experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

Special Note:
Recruitment and selection shall be limited to candidates with knowledge and experience in a specific specialized area. Such restriction shall be noted in the recruitment announcement.

Additional Required Information
At time of interview, please provide the following:

Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations. Letters of recommendation from a Support current or former supervisor may be substituted.
A list of three (3) professional references, if not already listed in your application.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant’s level of Support competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, Support if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN IRIS FIN/PRO Support Business Analyst 1/2 Flex

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work Support experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this Support recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application Support and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Support Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the Supporthir ing manager:

Stephanie Church, Accountant 5

Phone: 907-465-6777

stephanie.church@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Support Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
AVTEC
Confidential
Correctional Officers

Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union

Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts

Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability

Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)

Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year