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Business Analyst I

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$62,693.28 - $104,489.63 Annually
Closing date
Apr 15, 2023

Job Details

Job Announcement

Are you looking for a career that offers you…..

Dynamic one-year orientation
Opportunity to make a difference by serving those most in need
Work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities.
A Learning culture
Work life balance
Great health benefits
Supportive team environment.

Then look no further. come join the fairfax county health department team and use your skills and abilities to “protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community” (Fairfax County Health Department Mission Statement).

The Fairfax County Health Department is the largest public health department in Virginia, serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds throughout Fairfax County, as well as the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Herndon, Vienna, and Clifton. With more than 100 years of leadership in the public health field, we are committed to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and quality of life for all in our community.

The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking an entry to mid-level Business Analyst to support various program systems and software. Assigned systems may include practice management and electronic health record system, environmental health/inspection applications, laboratory information systems, pharmacy systems or other administrative and program area applications that support the department's program activities.

Under direction from the Health Department lead Business Analyst and Informatics and IT manager, the position will provide technical and administrative support in the following areas:

  • Perform analysis of program business needs
  • Document business requirements and system workflows
  • Participate in stakeholder and user interactions (i.e. meetings, email communications, trainings, among others.)
  • Provide system documentation in the form of user guides, job aides, etc.
  • Define reporting requirements and develop reports
  • Perform various levels of system administration
  • Provide trainings and end-user help desk support within the Department.
  • Support the management of software licenses, invoices, purchase orders, and policies
  • Act as a liaison between our Health Department and Department of IT partners

The Business Analyst will become a subject matter expert to assigned health department systems to provide user solutions, troubleshoot bugs, and recommend enhancements to Health Department management and program area staff.

Employment Standards

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or a field related to the department where the information technology services are being used; plus, six months of experience analyzing business processes and/or developing/maintaining the main business system, technical platform or a related system.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a child protective services check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is considered essential personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Familiarity with or work experience in an IT or technical environment specifically with requirements gathering, design, and implementation of IT solutions within a Government entity (specifically within human services systems and/or public health).
  • Knowledge of effective business analysis methods, practices, and techniques.
  • Ability to train employees in the use of hardware and software.
  • Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis, application design, user training and documentation.
  • Experience or familiarity with various technical tools - MS SharePoint environments, O365 applications, and various reporting solutions (i.e. Crystal Reports, Cognos, Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, etc).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, entails walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Employee may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor, digital display and audio visual instrument. Incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Ability to drive a vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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