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Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. About the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves,
and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. Salary Statement : The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview : The Business Systems Consultant Manager manages all phases of systems analysis while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Establishes goals and objectives for division; Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the systems
analysis function and consultant staff; Ensures systems analysis procedures and practices are identified and implemented; Promotes the utilization of technical services to resolve business issues within the enterprise, agency, program area, division, or product line; Participates in the strategic planning processes for Information Technology Division, seeking opportunities to apply current and future service offerings to meet the needs of current and potential customers; Develops and reviews technical standards and policies; Oversees and recommends quality improvement efforts; Mentors and provides guidance and training to new and/or lower level staff; Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with a basic understanding of user needs, business systems and industry requirements; Creates and manages process change through the integration of new processes with existing ones and communication of changes to impacted Business System teams; Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with assigned customers in order to help them meet their business and technical needs; Ensures business and user needs are met with timely and accurate service; Devises or modifies procedures to solve problems considering telecommunications equipment and systems or computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results; Oversees the delivery of technical business solutions to customers; Manages the expectations of customers, peers, vendors, and management.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either a Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience, or 5-6+ years applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience. The ideal candidate should also have at least 1-2 years in a team lead or supervisory capacity; Extensive knowledge of the organization’s business systems and industry requirements; Extensive knowledge of project management theories and practices and the ability to apply that knowledge; Broad knowledge of technical problems and solutions as they relate to the current and future business environment; Thorough knowledge of the application of software engineering process tools; Extensive knowledge of the set of structures and models needed to understand or describe the software system, including the software elements, the relations between them and the properties of both elements and relations; Familiarity with transposing a series of requirements into a clear and organized software design; Ability to apply project management methodologies to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; Working knowledge of the application of software development methodologies; Familiarity with the techniques and existing systems used for structuring data elements and showing relationships between them, as well as methods for interpreting the data structures and relationships; Ability to understand how change management methodology aligns with and enhances project management and implementation; Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow; Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets; Ability to lead, encourage and influence others to perform; Ability to manage human resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free Linked In Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, interaction, national origin, ancestry, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
