Business Systems Analyst (Information Security)
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Business Systems Analyst (Information Security)
Open Date: 10/13/21
Close Date: 10/27/21
Salary: $94,198.00 per year
Job Type: Regular
Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10’s, M-Th, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically on an individual basis and with other divisions throughout the organization to optimize the effectiveness of the District’s and SNWA’s software, hardware, and vendor due diligence program; be able to analyze policy, information security risks, and product vulnerabilities to assist business units in selecting technology and services with minimal risk to the organization; will demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation to identify emerging regulatory and compliance obligations; and possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in analyzing enterprise and/or departmental business processes to identify and participate in developing and implementing technology solutions to meet business and operational requirements; performs applications quality assurance and user acceptance testing and problem resolution; performs detailed systems documentation; provides a variety of user training and support; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, concepts and practices of business process and systems analysis including business process and data modeling; principles of software lifecycle management; systems design theory, concepts and principles including data management and administration and development concepts; current business management theory and concepts and techniques for process improvement; standard project management tools and techniques; Agile development methodologies; District and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications; standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database programs; laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the use of computer hardware and software; principles and practices of sound business communication; basic principles and practices of effective team leadership.
Ability to:
Develop conceptual frameworks and apply sound technology, business management and process improvement techniques to development of requirements for integrated, business based technology solutions to operational and service delivery problems and issues; facilitate user and cross-functional team meetings, negotiate understanding and build consensus agreements; assist in performing basic project management and program coordination responsibilities; work collaboratively with department and Information Technology team members to ensure project accountability and success; set priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely, high quality results; read, understand, interpret, explain and apply complex business and technical information, evaluate issues and alternatives and reach sound independent conclusions within established policy guidelines; communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials; use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations; establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and IT staff, consultants, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field; and three years of progressively responsible professional business systems analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve difficult and ambiguous problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks; and interact with all levels of department and IT staff, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work.