STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

ERP Financials Business Analyst

Recruitment #250721-4971AR-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) 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 on the Help Desk and Training team. 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
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance, 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 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.
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
  • Work with module leads, specialists, and analysts to assist with testing and resolving system issues; 
  • Maintain Help Desk software configuration and reporting;
  • Send out Core-CT Daily Mail communications; 
  • Record, modify, and publish eLearning modules using Adobe Captivate software;
  • Deliver and/or assist with delivery of software training; 
  • 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

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BEFORE YOU APPLY
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications in your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
AFTER YOU APPLY
  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
  • Prepare For an Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
  • 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.
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept 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 high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. 
  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Sara Garrett at osc.hr@ct.gov or 860-702-3572.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services, Office of the State Comptroller or Teachers' Retirement Board 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 equalling 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 with Core-CT Financials and integration between modules.
  • Experience with Core-CT Human Capital Management (HCM) modules and integration between modules.
  • Experience analyzing and resolving system issues.
  • Experience providing customer service in a business systems environment.
  • Experience creating training presentations and/or technical documentation.
  • Experience communicating information to diverse populations, including verbal and written communication, presenting to large groups, and conducting training classes.
  • Experience delivering training both in person and virtually.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams for scheduling, presenting, and facilitating events.
  • Experience with FootPrints, Helix, or other Help Desk software. 

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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