IT BUSINESS ANALYST

POSITION GOAL

Coordinate with various BCPS departments, divisions, schools, and other stakeholders on the identification, planning, and implementation of opportunities for improvement and supporting technology solutions.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with assigned stakeholder groups to identify problems of practice, opportunities for improvement, and ensure that technology solutions are providing maximum efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Identify technology solutions to address problems of practice and opportunities for improvement. 
• Plan and coordinate the selection, purchase, and implementation of technology solutions. 
• Work closely with training and adoption specialists on the full planning, implementation, training & continuous improvement (PITAC) process of technology solutions. 
• Assist Project Managers in drafting project plans, charters, schedules, meetings, etc. 
• Analyze and document user requirements for technology solutions. 
• Create SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats analysis), needs assessments, and functional requirements for needed technology solutions. 
• Work closely with vendors or IT staff to test end-user requirements and validate enhancements for continuous improvement projects as assigned. 
• Coordinate the development of systems documentation for projects that include but are not limited to flow charts, SOPS, logic diagrams, data dictionary entries, etc. 
• Assist trainers by providing documentation for updates to training manuals. 
• Assist department leadership and Project Managers with Planning, Implementation, Adoption, and Continuous Improvement. 
• Assist the Project Manager and Assistant Director with Board-related technology documentation. 
• Remain abreast of developing trends and techniques as they relate to job duties. 
• Establish relationships with vendors to create an open dialogue on training needs that they provide to staff. 
• Comply with administrative rules, directives, policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes governing the distribution of confidential information. 
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. 
• Participate in the training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities. 
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities. 
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures. 
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years, within the last (5) years of experience with the analysis and fulfillment of business needs.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with educational data. 
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Frequently works with District and school-based administrators at all levels to ensure appropriate information technology needs are being met and maintained. Communicates frequently with all stakeholders to obtain customer feedback for performance improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: RR-111.