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IT Business Analyst - Journey

Washington State Department of Ecology
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen


 

The Department of Ecology is hiring an IT Business Analyst - Journey position within the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP).

 

Location: 

  • Richland Field Office in Richland, WA. 
  • Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

 

Schedule: 

  • This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
  • A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
  • Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

 

 


 

 



 

 

Duties

 

The Technology and Operations section of the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) provides information, tools, and IT services that support Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) staff and managers in their efforts to clean up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and other dangerous and radioactive waste sites. The Technology and Environmental Data Unit (TED) provides IT project management, IT business analysis, IT environment data systems, IT systems administration, IT data management, and IT help desk services in support of program staff efforts to clean up Hanford in accordance with regulatory requirements, Tri-Party Agreement (TPA) milestones, and schedules.

In this role as an IT Business Analyst, you will apply in-depth business expertise and analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of IT systems to meet the needs of the agency. These projects are highly complex, large-scale software development or technology infrastructure projects that require detailed planning, execution and responding to constant changes in IT technology and best practices. These projects are performed in partnership with many internal partners and some external vendors. The systems include environmental systems with specialized scientific data, financial systems and regulatory data management systems.

What you will do: 

  • Elicit functional (business) and non-functional (technical) requirements from internal and external subject matter experts for NWP lines of business that are given to Project Managers and Technical Engineers to develop information systems and implement infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as the program's organizational change management advisor on highly complex, program-wide, medium to largescale software development or technology infrastructure IT projects.
  • Develop Quality Assurance (QA) plans and lead the project team to test solutions to validate compliance with business requirements.
  • Serve as a liaison between business partners and technical staff to ensure business needs are clearly defined, understood and translated into technical solutions.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
  • Write and maintain requirement and specification documentation.

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website. 

 

Required Qualifications:

Six years of experience and/or education as described below:

  • Experience: recent, senior to expert level professional experience in business analysis of large-scale IT projects and/or major agency-wide IT initiatives.
  • Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Business Analysis.

 

Examples of how to qualify:

  • 6 years of experience.
  • 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
  • 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) OR two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
  • 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
  • 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree or above.

 

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or business analysis or related field.
  • Six years of business analysis experience on IT projects that cross program or agency boundaries.
  • Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), OR completion of a business analyst certification from a university or college.

 

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

 

 

Supplemental Information

 

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

 

 

Our Commitment to DEIR

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. 

 

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

 

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

 

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

 

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

 

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

 

 

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

  • Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
  • Resume

 

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.


For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website. 

Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

 

Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:

  • Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov 
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

 

Questions?

  • For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Will deLuna at Will.deLuna@ecy.wa.gov
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov 

 

About the Nuclear Waste Program

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energy’s Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state’s air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.


 

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

 

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

 

To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

 

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

 

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.