Title: Business Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: 118,000-145,000 (commensurate with experience and based on job level series)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System

Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Retirement Systems’ Procurement Office is seeking a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing business requirements, testing, implementing IT solutions and conducting process improvements for business units. This role, serving as a liaison between technology teams and business units, collaborates with stakeholders, performs data analysis, assists with conducting workshops, and develops documentation. This position contributes to market research, alternative analyses and the development of business cases.

• Conducts current state, future state analysis, and identifies potential solution options.
• Translates business requirements into technical specifications.
• Conducts interviews with stakeholders to document business processes.
• Develops and maintains requirements traceability matrix.
• Supports conducting market research, evaluating potential solutions, developing business cases including cost-benefit analysis and return on investment.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assists in preparing and delivering presentations on technical topics to key stakeholders.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions.
• Creates test plans and test cases.
• Performs system, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to verify IT solutions/products meet requirements and quality standards.
• Acts as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, IT or a related field.
• Three years’ experience in IT business analysis.

Additional Considerations

Six years of experience in IT business analysis preferred.

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification from IIBA is preferred.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio. Working knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies. Working knowledge of Jira or similar issue tracking tool. Working knowledge of SQL query is a plus, but not necessary. Proficiency with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills and detail-oriented. Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening skills and the ability to successfully interact in a team environment. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. Critical thinker, who is comfortable in and embraces the unknown. Problem solver willing to dig deep for a positive outcome. Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast paced environment where priorities can rapidly change. Works effectively and independently in a fast-paced team environment where priorities can rapidly change. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Special Instructions

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday).  All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

**Disclaimer: Applications of individuals who have applied for this position may be considered for vacant positions in a higher job series if the qualifications for the vacant position are met.**

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: careers@varetire.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.