Salary $33.71 - $53.94 Hourly $70,124 - $112,198 Annually This position is a Pay Band IE Posting Details THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. Why does the job exist? This position will perform project analytical work related to large and/or complex information systems and business processes; translate business needs into requirements, performance measures and improved processes; participate in the system design process as a business expert; and know/apply business analytics tools and methodologies, tailoring these to specific projects and environments. How does it get done? * Define requirements and business cases for large and/or complex technology developments. * Lead the analysis and documentation of processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement; may develop instructional materials, training and job aids. * Lead the analysis of user needs and the design and implementation of new or modified management information systems, such as use case analysis. * Collaborate and coordinate effectively with IT and business team members, translating between business and technical staff to derive clarity from ambiguity. * Interview employees and customers at all levels to analyze policies, work procedures and operational methods for the needs analysis stage of systems development. * Participate in user acceptance testing, assist in upgrades and patching; may participate in smoke testing and develop test plans; plan, conduct and document results of testing. * Develop quality documentation such as requirement specification, user guides, presentation materials, correspondence, and use cases. * Mentor junior analysts. Who are the customers? NMCD IT Division, Adult Prisons, Probation and Parole and Recidivism Reduction divisions as well as administrative offices and staff in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Ideal Candidate * Strong analytical and communication skills * Experience with large, complex information technology projects, systems and teams * Corrections experience preferred Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in any field and two (2) years of experience in information technology or business analysis. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. PMI-PBA certification may be substituted for one year of education. Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience 1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND6 years of experience 2Associate's degreeAND4 years of experience 3Bachelor's degree AND2 years of experience 4Master's degree or higherAND0 years of experience * Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position. * If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Jerry Brinegar (505) 827-8605, or email: Jerry.Brinegar@cd.nm.gov Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.