Business Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

Job Requisition ID: 58251 Opening Date: 08/18/2026 Closing Date: 09/01/2026 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,060/month; Full range $8,060 - $11,851/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: n/a

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Business Analyst supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP), performing in-depth assessment and analysis to business process re-engineering and transformation services. The ideal candidate will have professional experience with Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering definition and modeling. This position will coordinate and implement workshops with key stakeholders and users to determine business requirements. This position writes user stories, use cases, and program specifications, participating in design, testing, training, knowledge transfer, system tuning, and system implementation in order to translate and track results of business analysis through entire SDLC. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

• As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Business Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP)performing complex professional and advisory functions for the Application Services.

• Develops user stories, use cases, and program specifications, supporting design, testing, training, knowledge transfer, system tuning, and system implementation efforts to ensure business analysis results are accurately translated and maintained throughout the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Collaborates with Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) technical staff and serves as a project team leader on complex initiatives, overseeing project planning, task coordination, technical solution development, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery.

• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve requirements gathering, articulation, process, and data modeling, testing and documentation process.

• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Applications Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement complex application solutions.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering, including the definition, modeling, and optimization of business processes.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting system analysis and design using visual process modeling, modeling techniques and standard modeling conventions.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience working with Relational databases and development technologies, including SQL or Oracle; Visual Studio, .Net Framework, Digital Signature and Workflow technologies, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, SharePoint administration, and Cloud-based development environments.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Three (3) years of professional experience applying System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement complex application solutions.

• Three (3) years of professional experience performing Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering, including the definition, modeling, and optimization of business processes.

• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting system analysis and design using visual process modeling, data modeling techniques and standard modeling conventions.

• Three (3) years of professional experience working with Relational databases and development technologies, including SQL or Oracle; Visual Studio, .Net Framework, Digital Signature and Workflow technologies, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, SharePoint administration, and Cloud-based development environments.

• Three (3) years of professional experience serving as a Business Analyst or Project Coordinator, coordinating the activities of a multi-level teams on complex technical projects to achieve defined project objectives.

• Three (3) years of professional experience developing user stories, use cases, and program specifications; preparing test plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and/or systems and preparing and delivering presentations to varied audiences.

• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and resolving difficult administrative, organizational, technical, or operational problems, including those requiring precedent-setting or research-based solutions

• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, agency officials, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.

• Developed verbal and written communications skills, with ability to convey complex technical information clearly, precisely, and in a manner appropriate for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting project requirements.

Conditions of Employment

The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.

• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.

• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.

• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.

• Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job dutieThis position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

• Ability to travel in performance of duties.

• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary) Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: Lois Green Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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