ERP Financials Business Analyst Recruitment # 250203-4971AR-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/7/2025 09:00:00 AM Salary $82,055 - $105,983/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/25/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) (https://www.osc.ct.gov/) is currently seeking dynamic, passionate individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise within the Core-CT Service Delivery section as an ERP Financials Business Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4971AR&R1=&R3=) . Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + Join a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. + Comprehensive health and dental insurance (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare. + Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future. + Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year. + We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. + A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPSlideDeckFall2021.pdf) and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options. + Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut. + Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer. (https://www.ctvisit.com/) POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Full-Time, 40 hours per week + Monday through Friday + Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 + Hybrid (office/telework) may be available THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF + You’re systematic and organized and can interpret, analyze, document, and test business requirements and effectively plan projects. + You’re a problem-solver and enjoy working with the agency user population to identify solutions for complex business processes and statutory requirements. + You’re a strong independent contributor with a collaborative mindset, capable of contributing your expertise to a team atmosphere. + You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO + Support the Human Capital Management (HC) Benefits (BN) module; + Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues; + Gather requirements and documentation for system implementations; + Document Core-CT processes in specification documents, test scripts, and configuration documents; + Collaborate with business owners to understand and test business processes; + Assist with the implementation of system upgrades and modifications; + Review impact of system upgrades on processes and procedures; + Develop reference documents and presentations and deliver trainings; + Participate in system activities as needed. ABOUT US The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public. We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces. Selection Plan For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/ApplicantTips2021Nov.pdf) ' page APPLYING FOR THE POSITION + For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other. + To be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions. + To receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING + Applicants will receive correspondence via email and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process. + Some postings may require additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with these questions after the posting’s closing date. Check your email and Personal Status Board for notifications, including your spam or junk folders. + You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency. + Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class. + Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. + Candidates offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. CONNECT WITH US + Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. + If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Sara Garrett at osc.hr@ct.gov or 860-702-3572. + Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn to stay updated on our career opportunities and news. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Administrative Services or Office of the State Comptroller this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in support of statewide Core-CT Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) fiscal functions including integrated financials, supply chain management or enterprise services automation modules or an assigned integrated financials support area. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Provides support to users within assigned module(s); + Provides customer support through ticket system or other communication; + Troubleshoots and resolves routine problems and system issues; + Assists in diagnosis and resolution of common application problems; + Assists with business process mapping and business requirement gathering; + Collaborates with information technology staff concerning technical programming requirements; + Assists with implementation of system upgrades and modifications and loads data into test environment; + Tests and performs troubleshooting analysis; + Participates in data clean-up and conversion activities; + Conveys technical information to agency user and promotes understanding of relevant issues; + Develops or assists in development of reports specific to assigned modules utilizing ERP system; + Tests and troubleshoots data produced from reports ensuring integrity of data and results; + Assists with identification, development and execution of training related to ERP system and assigned modules; + Participates in module team meetings; + May develop functional procedures and documentation; + May make presentations; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + and ability to map business processes; + and ability to utilize programming logic, validation testing, script writing, SQL and other troubleshooting software; + Peoplesoft and/or an ERP (system) modules; + principles and practices of public administration, governmental budget management and accounting including project costing; + the integration of modules; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + analytical and problem solving skills; + Ability to + prepare and analyze financial documents and reports; + utilize Enterprise Resource Planning systems; + understand how the application does or does not support the State’s business process; + train and make presentations; + gather technical information and effectively communicate to the appropriate source. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of professional experience as a business analyst operating within financial systems. NOTE: Business analyst is defined as serving as a liaison between business units, technology and support teams interpreting the business needs of an organization and translating into application and operational requirements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. + For state employees one (1) year as an Accountant, Contract Analyst or Fiscal Administrative Officer involving work with the Core-CT financial Enterprise Resource Planning system may be substituted for the General Experience. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience configuring, troubleshooting, or supporting the Core-CT Benefits (BN) module and its integration with other Core-CT Human Capital Management (HCM) modules. + Experience interpreting and applying State of Connecticut principles and policies related to healthcare benefits management. + Experience interpreting business requirements, analyzing system documents, and conducting functional testing. + Experience diagnosing and resolving Core-CT system issues, including functional and technical troubleshooting. + Experience communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences, including writing documentation, delivering presentations to large groups, and conducting end-user training. + Experience developing design specifications, test scenarios, and user documentation for system implementations or enhancements. + Experience independently troubleshooting complex technical issues while collaborating within a team on interdependent business processes. + Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams to communicate in a team atmosphere and Microsoft Office Suite to develop resources and carry out general administration of work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Sara Garrett at osc.hr@ct.gov or 860-702-3572. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 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