NYC FISA/OPA #186 Business Analyst
Voyatek

Opportunity Details

Full Time NYC FISA/OPA #186 Business Analyst

New York, NY

Outcomes. Delivered.

Voyatek delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.

We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Business Analyst within our teamNYC Financial Information Services Agency located in New York, NY. This is a 11-month contract position. )

Key Responsibilities:

FISA-OPA has two (2) vacancies for a Business and Technical Analyst. Under the direction of the FISA-OPA project manager, with support as needed, this consultant will serve as a business and technical analyst in the HR Payroll group of FISA-OPA. The Business Analyst will support the Payroll (PMS) and W2 Amendment (W2AM) applications.

The primary functions of the business analyst will be:

• Analyze and document business requirements.
• Author functional specifications, review functional specifications with business owners for approval, and review functional specifications with technical staff during transition to technical design and coding phases of the project.
• Author technical specifications for interface and conversion software and review technical specifications with staff during the transition to technical design and coding phases of the project.
• Construct additional reports as requested to supplement the predefined reporting capabilities of the Payroll module. As needed, work with FISA-OPA report development staff to package and deploy supplemental reports into a catalog available to authorized users.
• Investigate and resolve software issues and defects reported by business users and others.
• Work with technical analysts to research problems to find and implement solutions.
• Supplement the activities of the FISA-OPA Integrated System Test team as necessary. The analyst will be expected to author test cases, execute test cases, and document the results.
• Supplement the activities of the end users by coordinating end user acceptance test activities or performing user acceptance testing on their behalf, or both.
• Run simulations of the business event processing to ensure that software modifications have not introduced errors into the processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in a Technical/Business Discipline is required.

• Previous experience working with an enterprise wide, large-scale environment.

• Experience Implementing Tax updates in a government or civil service environment.

• Excellent understanding of systems development lifecycle methodologies.

• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required

• Strong MS Office 2010 and later; including Visio, Excel, Project, and Access required.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of PMS and PPMS (payroll processes), NYCAPS (personnel), CityTime (timekeeping) and CHRMS canned reports and Ad Hoc facility.

• Extensive knowledge of Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime processing rules.

• Extensive knowledge of contractual overtime processing rules.

• Experience with application configuration design and set-up.

• Knowledge and experience in IBM Mainframe environments, QMF, SQL, MS SQL Server.

• Understanding of relational databases (e.g. DB2).

• Proficiency running back-end/database queries for data analysis (DB2 on Mainframe).

• Clearly document and explain problems and to work with others to resolve software defects while ensuring technical compatibility and end user satisfaction.

• Ability to demonstrate the ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and status reporting.

The wage range for this role reflects the wide array of factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure certifications, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are based on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the hourly range is $80.00 - $90.00.

At Voyatek, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Please note that eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on your role and employment status.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Limited, & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Wellhub Fitness and Wellness Platform
• Pet Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both your personal and professional aspirations.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. The background check may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. Background check results will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required at the time of hire or in the future, in accordance with client requirements.

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Voyatek will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Employment decisions include all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/ placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.

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