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UI Senior Business Analyst (Senior Business Analyst)

This position will be in Utah s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division. This division is regularly recognized nationally as being the best performing UI Division in the nation. Utah s UI Division has crafted a culture of integrity,excellence,and service that must continue to be cultivated and maintained. This is a great opportunity for a data-driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in our state. This position offers a variety of challenges and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team,and will be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. As a Senior Business Analyst,you will have the opportunity to use your analytical skills to solve real-world problems. You will also have the opportunity to learn new technologies and develop your skills in data analysis and reporting. You will also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that will have a real impact on the organization. This position coordinates and conducts research projects,validates figures submitted for federal reporting,and acts as a consultant to examine policies,project findings,and operational data for integrity related issues within the UI Division. The Senior Business Analyst also performs data mining,data research,and data analysis to identify areas of concern. They validate data,recommend policy options based on project findings,provide detailed impact analysis to improve existing programs,submit federal grant monitoring reports,communicate with management,coordinate integrity efforts in the division,design and develop various local ad-hoc reports,and perform other related duties as assigned.   *Principal Duties The UI Senior Business Analyst performs the following tasks:  *

• Provides updates on research projects,discussing findings with management,and developing plans to improve compliance.
• Reviews data sources,identifying discrepancies,and making recommendations for correcting errors. 
• Reviews policies for accuracy,making recommendations for identifying potential risks,and for improving compliance and evaluating the impact of those changes.
• Anticipates the impact that new or modified policies will have on existing standards and systems.
• Creates reports to track specific data points,identify trends,or evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Identifies research topics,developing research plans,collecting data,analyzing data,and writes research reports. 
• Coordinates with multiple parties to track the progress of grant-funded projects,ensuring that the funds are being used appropriately,and reporting on the results of the projects.
• Uses query software to extract and analyze data.
• Monitors and evaluates operations,programs,processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has experience with the following: 

• Responds to information and ideas clearly,and concisely,in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Speak clearly,concisely and effectively; listen to,and understand,information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Problem solve by using logic to identify key facts,ability to make a decision or explore alternatives,and propose quality solutions.
• Organize,find,gather and collect information or data.
• Navigate or direct the operation of a program or function to include the assessment of organizational needs and the measurement and assessment of outcomes.
• Satisfy customers by troubleshooting data issues and user issues.
• Initiate principles,theories,and practices of computer scie ce.
• Become knowledgeable in applicable laws,rules,regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• Interact with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
• Logically analyze or identify underlying principles,reasons,or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Identify and resolve data issues using appropriate methodology and techniques.
• Track and analyze data to identify trends and patterns using principles,theories,and practices of computer data storage,retrieval,and/or restoration Use automated software applications.
• Yield results using computer relational database software and State or agency-specific software application program(s) and multimedia applications.

Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference.  Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Click here{target="blank"} to view a summary of the benefits we offer.  We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today,more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs,meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses,administering temporary assistance,and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach,the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty,homelessness,affordable housing,supporting refugees,helping rural communities,serving veterans and individuals with disabilities,and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services,click here{target="blank"}.