Senior Business Analyst Supervisor
State of Utah Office of the Governor Taylorsville, Utah, United States · $77K/yr
Government Administration · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The Senior Business Analyst Supervisor leads a team of analysts to manage system security, integrity, and workload allocation for the New Technology Team. This role acts as a liaison between technical teams, executive administration, and internal bureaus to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong leadership experience in business analysis lifecycles, system security frameworks, and project management. Proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL is required to support data verification, auditing, and technical troubleshooting.
Benefits
Full description
Senior Business Analyst Supervisor
FT / PT Status – Full-Time Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary – $36.85 - $ Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Sarah Cox | scox@utah.gov | 801.538.4234 Application Deadline – 11/22/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:
- The Utah Office of Recovery Services (ORS) is seeking an experienced
analytical leader to join our team as the Senior Business Analyst Supervisor for the New Technology Team. In this critical leadership role, you will supervise a dedicated team of Business Enhancement Team (BET) Senior Business Analysts (SBAs) while managing the security and integrity of ORS systems.
- You will oversee workload allocation across enterprise
projects, direct system security administration and access controls, and liaise with the Division of Technology Services (DTS), executive administration, and internal bureaus. A working, foundational knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)—specifically basic queries within a PostgreSQL environments is beneficial to support baseline data verification, access auditing, and technical troubleshooting.
Qualifications Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:
- Supervisory
& Workload Planning: Demonstrated capability to evaluate project sizing, distribute tasks equitably, monitor team progress through project tracking tools (such as Jira and ServiceNow), and provide proactive coaching and performance management.
- System
Security & Access Controls: Solid understanding of technical security principles, access control frameworks, identity and role management, and experience facilitating or resolving IT/security audit findings.
- System
Enhancement & Analysis Leadership: Experience overseeing or guiding business analysis lifecycles, including functional requirements gathering, gap analysis, and SIT/UAT execution.
- System
Security, Access Controls & Risk Management: Solid understanding of technical security principles, access control frameworks, and experience leading risk assessments across new software implementations, enhancements, and system changes to resolve vulnerabilities and audit findings.
- Cross-Functional
Communication: Apply refined written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to bridge technical engineers, operational bureaus, and executive leadership, translating complex technical concepts into clear business insights.
- Compliance
& Data Protection: Ensure all systems, reporting frameworks, and data governance practices comply with federal and state statutory regulations, agency policies, reporting requirements, and stringent data protection standards governing sensitive and regulated information such as IRS Publication 1075 and NIST guidelines (e.g., NIST SP 800-53 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Initiative
Leadership & Secure Rollouts: Oversee agency projects, reporting initiatives, and system enhancements from planning through launch; ensure implementations align with system security standards while guiding the development of project plans, business requirements, release notes, and go-live checklists.
- Strategic
Collaboration & Process Excellence: Partner cross-functionally with team members, technical experts, senior leadership, and agency stakeholders to advance key departmental goals, improve system efficiency, and champion continuous operational quality.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PostgreSQL and complex SQL design (query tuning, indexing, schema design, and stored procedures/functions).
Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:
- Direct experience with State of Utah IT governance structures, DTS partnerships, or child support / recovery systems.
- Proven track record participating in or leading federal compliance reviews (e.g., IRS Safeguard Reviews, Office of Child Support Services audits).
- Industry certifications related to security, audit, or analysis (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
About the Role
Location – 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville, Utah, 84129 United States Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions
Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency For more information dhhs.utah.gov
EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
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