NYCAPS Business Analyst

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency - Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a NYCAPS Business Analyst.
The NYCAPS Business Analyst will be responsible for data/application analysis. Tasks will include collaborating with the Business, Development, and Testing teams learning and documenting business processes.
The primary responsibilities of the NYCAPS Business Analyst will be to:
- Work with the multiple teams and help in creation of functional design documents.
- Serve as a liaison between the Department of Education and other City of New York agencies.
- Work on interfaces/reports between PeopleSoft and the other systems.
- Work on reconciling data between multiple systems.
- Review functional specifications with technical staff during transition to technical design.
- Work with the Testing team during systems testing phase.
- Run simulations of the business event processing to ensure that software modifications have not introduced errors into the processes.
- Coordinate user acceptance test activities with business users.
Preferred qualifications:
- Good knowledge and ability to write SQL.
- Basic programming knowledge on any language e.g. C/C++/Java/PeopleCode/SQR.
- Good understanding of systems development lifecycle methodologies.
- Good communications skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to learn and understand new applications.
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions.
- Ability to learn, write, update and edit existing documentation.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and keep track of ongoing assignments.
- Ability to work with a diverse team.
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft is an additional bonus.
Additional Information
P-554
The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.
To Apply
Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 789397. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hours/Shift
35 hours Weekly/Day
Work Location
5 Manhattan West, NY, NY
IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.