It Advanced Business Analyst

Description:

IT Advanced Business Analyst
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Human and Social Digital Svcs (HSDS)
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option: Business Analyst
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of MNIT’s Human and Social Digital Services (HSDS) team, which supports agency teams at these state agencies: Department of Human Services (DHS), MNsure, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), and Direct Care and Treatment (DCT). The MNIT HSDS team combines development and IT operations with a DevOps approach to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of critical technology systems that serve counties, families, and individuals across Minnesota.

As an IT Advanced Business Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems development, deployment, and infrastructure; as well as the systems that support them. This role bridges the gap between development and operations by promoting continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable environments, while optimizing performance and reducing downtime through proactive monitoring and incident response. You will work as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and translating them into solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The IT Advanced Business Analyst works with development team members by guiding, consulting, and collaborating on the development, testing, deployment and adoption of solutions. In addition, IT Advanced Business Analyst will be expected to perform development tasks including data fixes, data analysis and minor coding tasks. They also communicate and consult with system user populations concerning system changes and coordinates implementation planning for changes and releases.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here: 

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.

Experience Must Include

Advanced-level experience performing business analysis for large-scale IT systems including experience with requirements elicitation, business process modeling, gap analysis, solution assessment/validation, and working within structured methodologies such as SDLC, RUP, Waterfall, or Agile. 
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into functional and technical requirements
Experience working with enterprise-scale software development or testing environments such as large applications and multi-system data environments, including familiarity with programming or technical tools (e.g., Java, .NET, SQL, object-oriented languages) or testing practices. 
Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation skills including the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts, lead requirements sessions, and move groups toward consensus on complex issues. 
Demonstrated skill in organizing work, meeting deadlines, preparing clear written materials, and maintaining effective working relationships with technical and business partners. 
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding. 
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.