Information Technology Spec 5 - Senior Business Analyst

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Working Title

Information Technology Spec 5 - Senior Business Analyst

Institution

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title

Information Technology Spec 5

Bargaining Unit / Union

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City

St. Paul

FLSA

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range

$40.43 - $69.11

Job Description

This position exists to help the Information Technology Services Division provide enterprise wide solutions to meet the business needs of the faculty, staff, administrators and students of the 33 colleges and universities in the Minnesota State system in achieving the system’s goals through the application of business analysis activities , the adoption of industry business analysis standards and the mentoring of other Business Analysts .

Salary Range

$40.43 - $69.11/hourly ($84,418 - $144,302/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of business analysis experience working directly with business lines performing activities such as business process modeling, data flow diagramming, requirements elicitation , analysis and documentation .
• Experience in leading and/or mentoring coworkers to adopt changes in business processes.
• Presentation and facilitation experience sufficient to interact with a broad range of stakeholders in participatory decision making.
• Knowledge of p roject management principles sufficient to determine project goals and objectives , establish development schedules, lead a team to complete development tasks, and monitor and evaluate progress .
• Demonstrated organizational skills sufficient to lead complex software development efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communication complex technical ideas and procedures to both technical and non-technical staff.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology or a related field.
• ITIL Foundations certification.
• 1 year experience completing business analysis activities in an Agile/Iterative software development environment.
• 1 year experience working the public sector or higher education environments.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating through the use of technology to facilitate meetings, gather requi rements and lead projects with geographically dispersed participants.
• Demonstrated skill with relational databases sufficient to create queries and analyze data for patterns and potential issues.

Other Requirements

• n/a
• Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date

09-09-2026

Position End Date

Open Date

07-17-2026

Close Date

08-03-2026

Posting Contact Name

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email

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