Provisional to Permanent – IS Business Analyst - Principal (1054) - Citywide (160156)

Under general direction, provides direct ongoing supervision to other IS Business Analysts, or serves as the top technical authority for one or more related specialties, or provides technical leadership and direction and assumes technical responsibility for the completion of major projects; performs or oversees all or most of the systems development life cycle and ongoing administration functions, including needs analysis, cost-benefit analysis, structured systems analysis and design, feasibility analysis, technology and software assessment, telecommunications needs analysis, project planning and management, system installation, implementation and testing, conversion to production status, technical and procedural documentation, user training, and post-implementation assessment and administration; directs and participates in complex studies. MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. When assigned to the Supervision specialty: Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of subordinates in assigned unit. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed by subordinates; review and recommend a variety of personnel actions in such areas as performance evaluation, training, selection and disciplinary measures. Analyze and recommend procedures consistent with departmental directives, policy regulations that are developed by higher-level management staff. Analyze and resolve complex system problems; develop and implement modification as necessary; prepare special reports; maintain records of system documentation. Consult on special requests for information and reports; participate in audits, integrated reviews and improvement studies, and quality control reviews. Monitor, coordinate and assist in developing the assigned work unit budget. Provide advice and recommendations to meet user needs. Coordinate system related activities with other departments for multi-departmental system projects. Manage complex systems; lead and schedule multiple projects; plan, analyze and develop new systems; develop enhancements to systems; analyze procedures; develop conversion plans; move data from one system to another; provide user training. Review plans for software, hardware and telecommunications equipment and services; prepare specifications; oversee request for proposal process. Develop annual MIS plans, including budgeting, configuring and purchasing hard and software. Monitor and review work in progress, providing technical assistance and guidance. Manage and monitor progress of contractors and vendors; facilitate contract payments; participate in the request for proposal process and re-negotiate amendments; resolve problems. Manage and design the structure and growth of computer and telecommunications systems and networking; design, develop and implement new systems to support departmental activities; set scope, boundaries and objectives for system functions interfaces based on departmental needs. Attend meetings as needed; represent unit on committees. When assigned to the Project Leader specialty: Analyze and evaluate existing complex systems for cost effective and efficient operation and recommend modifications; prepare feasibility studies; monitor technical design in relation to system changes; gather requirements and general information regarding users business needs relating to new developments or enhancements. Identify opportunities for improving business processes through automation; prepare proposals to develop new systems or enhancements to existing systems, conduct feasibility studies. Determine allocation of resources and installation schedules; prepare feasibility studies; determine operating characteristics and requirements; monitor and report progress of work. Assure proper planning, engineering, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)