Orange County Department of Education
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students.
In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.
OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting financial systems or related applications. This role focuses on analyzing business needs, developing system solutions, and ensuring seamless implementation and quality assurance. Key responsibilities include managing projects, conducting system testing, streamlining workflows, and providing end-user training and support.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial systems, integrated business applications, and project management, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. This position plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency, driving organizational goals, and empowering end-users through effective training and collaboration.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Accounting, or computer related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the understanding of business functional areas, business management issues, and data analysis.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application.
1. Describe a time when you led the implementation of a financial system or application in an organization. What steps did you take to analyze business needs, configure the system, ensure thorough testing, and engage with stakeholders to guarantee a smooth rollout and user adoption?
2. Provide an example of how you have delivered end-user training and ongoing support for a financial system or application. What approaches did you take to develop training materials, resolve system issues, and support users? How did you measure the effectiveness of your training and the system's impact on user performance?
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students.
In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.
OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting financial systems or related applications. This role focuses on analyzing business needs, developing system solutions, and ensuring seamless implementation and quality assurance. Key responsibilities include managing projects, conducting system testing, streamlining workflows, and providing end-user training and support.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial systems, integrated business applications, and project management, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. This position plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency, driving organizational goals, and empowering end-users through effective training and collaboration.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Accounting, or computer related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the understanding of business functional areas, business management issues, and data analysis.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application.
1. Describe a time when you led the implementation of a financial system or application in an organization. What steps did you take to analyze business needs, configure the system, ensure thorough testing, and engage with stakeholders to guarantee a smooth rollout and user adoption?
2. Provide an example of how you have delivered end-user training and ongoing support for a financial system or application. What approaches did you take to develop training materials, resolve system issues, and support users? How did you measure the effectiveness of your training and the system's impact on user performance?
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA