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BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT COORDINATOR
- Job Title
- BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT COORDINATOR
- Job ID
- 812543
- Begin Date
- 7/22/14
- Duration
- CLOSING DATE : PENDING
- Location
- Bartow , FL
- Other Location
- Description
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BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT COORDINATOR
(Information Technology)
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.
MAJOR FUNCTION
Provides business and project coordination support to county divisions by developing, maintaining, and assisting IT Management to implement comprehensive technology plans that will meet the business and technology needs of our customers. Position directly reports to an IT Manager and will be assigned to an IT section supervisor or IT Director as projects or workload demands.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
General
The Project Coordinator designs IT solutions (new/modifications) to improve business unit efficiency and productivity. They work as a technical advocate for customers and examine existing business processes data flows, and use of technology in the business. They help customers understand various technology options and how each can be used to meet specific business requirements. The Project Coordinator develops project plans, timelines, cost estimates, and is critical to the creation and successful implementation of project plans and oversight of the entire project life-cycle. Responsible for coordinating, and recommending staff assignments, schedules and tracking the progress of projects to ensure timely completion.
Project Initiation
Responsible for identifying the business and technical needs and proposing automated solutions to business problems and issues. Develop business and strategic plans with assumptions, constraints and impact analysis on business processes. Develop project scope, feasibility, requirements, cost analysis, return on investment and time estimate reports, as needed. Develops training plans, conducts training sessions and implementation procedures. Assist in preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for technology-related solutions and evaluating vendor responses.
Project Management
Responsible for coordinating projects from analysis through implementation for small/large complex systems and projects to improve business efficiency. Responsible for recommending staff assignments, schedules and tracking the progress of staff and projects to ensure timely completion. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and reporting project timelines (Gantt and PERT).
Systems Analysis and Design
Performs the systems analysis and design for small/large complex systems. Research, analyze, and evaluate work as a technical advocate for customers and examine existing business processes, workflow, and data flows in the business. Identifies data conversion procedures. Reviews, analyzes, and creates detailed documentation of business systems and user needs including workflow and program functions.
Standards / Training
Ensure the project deliverables conform to IT standards and best business practices. Trains customers in the proper use of systems. Develops training materials, plans, test data, test scripts, and evaluates test results. Assists in the training of junior staff members.
Communications
Conducts meetings, acts as the single point of contact between the customer and IT with IT Management, customers and vendors. Works with customers to explain technology usage, project plans and results. Provides written and oral reports to Information Technology management and customers. Ensures milestones are met and project information is provided to all team members.
Performs other duties as assigned. Travel is required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to organize and summarize detailed information. Ability to learn and understand customer business processes. Ability to develop accurate cost estimates for project selection purposes. Knowledge of and familiarity with softwaredevelopment life cycle. General knowledge of business concepts. Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of computers. Ability to clearly define system needs. Ability to develop feasibility analysis. Ability to develop innovative solutions to business problems. Ability to write a business plan for an IT project and determine its return on investment. Knowledge of the RFP process. Knowledge of system development methodologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis and development of computer systems. Ability to translate customer requests into a technical document. Knowledge of IT audit requirements. Ability to write clear and concise system documentation. Ability to review the work of others and identify standards violations. Ability to explain program deficiencies and recommend corrections. Ability to lead a team. Ability to organize sequential and non-sequential tasks. Ability to follow a plan. Understanding of staffing requirements for various project types and sizes. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to motivate staff. Ability to use Microsoft Project software. Ability to clearlyconvey system fundamentals and basic computer functions. Ability to develop detailed documentation for training classes. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use independent judgment and make logical decisions. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with employees, management, and other departments. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with peers and customers. Ability to foster an effective working relationship with business partners, team members, management, and outside resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college with major course work in InformationTechnology. Must have a minimum of five years analysis or design experience in a medium to large-scale IT operation
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida's driver's license at the time of employment within this classification.
- A comparable amount of related training, experience and education may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
- Travel is required.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with one or more of the following technologies are desired:
- Microsoft Visual Studio.Net
- Geographic Information Systems (ESRI)
- Network Design
- CISCO
- Oracle Database and eBusiness Suite
- Windows Server Operating System
- NEC Phone Systems
- Citrix
- Microsoft Project
JOB LOCATION: Information Technology, Bartow, FL
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
HIRING RATE: $56,908.80 - $69,659.20 (Pay Grade 33)
Interested applicants and employees should apply by creating an application profile as detailed below. Apply no later than the closing date indicated above. Posting may close at any time without notice.
APPLICATIONS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON THIS WEBSITE.
POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HUMAN RESOURCES (863) 534-6030
POLK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS OUR POLICY TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LAW.
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