State of New Mexico is hiring: IT Business Analyst I in Santa Fe

$34.05 - $54.48 Hourly$70,826 - $113,321 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band IEPosting DetailsThis job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.Our VisionEvery New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.Our Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.Our Goals Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.Why does the job exist?The IT Business Analyst I will: Provide project analytical work including business analysis, technical analysis, and data analysis within the Health Care Authority (HCA);Provide technical support to projects and systems;Perform research and assist with product/project systems support administration;Bring the technical skill in one or more of the following areas: applications, data, requirements, documentation, and support;Possess strong interpersonal, strategic thinking, and communication skills;Assist in defining, documenting, maintaining and governing IT architecture (systems, software and data) for customers across HCA.How does it get done?The IT Business Analyst I is responsible for: The facilitation of Joint Application Design (JADs) or Joint Application Requirement (JARs);Assisting with the management and oversight of deliverables produced from vendors;Aligning system requirements with business needs;Gathering research and provide evaluation and analysis on different areas within the project.Researching, reviewing and making recommendations on adoption of ongoing/new projects, technologies, opportunities for enhancing business or IT process, software, and/or hardware;Developing reports and presentations on information gathered for executive review and feedback;Performing detailed analysis;Assisting with the application management of requirements management tool;Identifying patterns to help meet the business needs and;Performing root cause analyses to solve system level issues.Who are the customers? All HCA divisions and business units;Contractors;Vendors and;Partner state agencies;Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate has experience: In both areas of information technology and business administration;Producing work based off research;Documenting, analyzing, and presenting opportunities which would facilitate discussion;Being detail-oriented, highly innovative, motivated and very flexible;Contributing to team meetings, sharing ideas and experiences when trying to resolve a problem;Minimum QualificationBachelor'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 TableThese combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher AND 0 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 RequirementsMust possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.Supplemental InformationBenefits:Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click hereAgency Contact Information: Alex Rodriguez, (505) 538-5184. EmailFor information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.