Job Details Working Title: IT Advanced Business Analyst Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Job ID: 97328
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/08/2026
- Closing Date: 10/19/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Human and Social Digital Svcs (HSDS)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
- Job Class Option: Business Analyst
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary As a member of the ETT BA/QA team, this position is responsible for performing Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, technical design, development, implementation and support activities. The Business Analyst is responsible for working on business solutions.
The Business Analyst position exists to perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to successfully act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met. In particular, this includes participating in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, software requirements, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives.
Analyst works with development team members by guiding, consulting, and collaborating on the development, testing, deployment and adoption of solutions. The Advanced Business Analyst also communicates and consults with system user populations concerning system changes and coordinates implementation planning for changes and releases.
Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester duties performed by this position are typically more complex and of a larger scope than those led by less experienced Quality Assurance Analysis/Testing staff. The QA staff at this level require minimal direction, coaching, and mentoring when leading the quality assurance/analysis for projects.
Business Analyst duties performed by this position are typically more routine, less complex and of smaller scope than those led by senior Business Analysts (ITS5). The BAs at this level require more direction, coaching, and mentoring when leading and problem solving for projects.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 540 Cedar St, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:
- Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
- Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
- Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here : This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.
Experience must include:
- Advanced-level experience performing business analysis for large-scale IT systems including experience with requirements elicitation, business process modeling, gap analysis, solution assessment/validation, and working within structured methodologies such as SDLC, RUP, Waterfall, or Agile.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into functional and technical requirements
- Experience working with enterprise-scale software development and testing environments such as large applications and multi-system data environments, creating business relevant artifacts: test cases, test plans, test reports, test data, and project or process documentation including familiarity with programming with low code/no-code software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation skills including the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts, lead requirements sessions, and move groups toward consensus on complex issues.
- Demonstrated skill in organizing work, meeting deadlines, preparing clear written materials, and maintaining effective working relationships with technical and business partners.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
- Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications - Leadership and mentoring experience, including leading defect triage meetings and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience conducting advanced requirements elicitation and facilitating complex stakeholder sessions
- Experience with data analysis, BI/warehouse queries.,
- Professional BA and/or QA certification like CCBA, CBAP, CQE
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting large-scale government, healthcare, Medicaid, or human services systems.
- Experience participating in system modernization, production deployments, or application lifecycle management within a complex enterprise environment
- Experience promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing to support team development and collective achievement.
Additional Requirements It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Education Verification
- Other legally required checks
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us .
Connect 700 Program To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at w orkwithmnit@state.mn.us .
Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: workwithmnit@state.mn.us
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
- Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
- Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: workwithmnit@state.mn.us
Current State Employees - Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 4 / Business Analystposition and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
- Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
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