All interested applicants, must submit an online application on the Polk County Public Schools website.
This position will support the areas of Finance, Budget, Plant Maintenance, Project Systems, and Asset Management in SAP. In addition to the position’s job functions and requirements outlined in the job description, the candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel. The candidate must also be an analytical thinker, be able to identify and define problems, extract key information from data, develop solutions for identified problems, work with developers to implement solutions, thoroughly test solutions, and provide elevated user support. Experience creating project related documents (charters, requirements, process flows, testing scripts, and end-user documentation) is required. Experience with SAP (preferred) or another ERP, working with relational database queries, and general programming knowledge is a plus. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in analytics (preferred), accounting, finance, or business is preferred; or in lieu of a degree, five (5) verifiable years of experience effectively working as a Business Analyst.
Position Title:
Senior Analyst - IT, Business
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
SG20
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Non-Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform responsible work for all modules and serves as a liaison to a major business area(s) requiring advanced and complex professional and technical work including system and business documentation, system design, and assistance and support to system trainers and super users.
Essential Functions of this Job
Provides support to appropriate business area(s) in understanding SAP business processes. Serves as business liaison to provide new or enhanced functionality in SAP. Documents system user needs and problems and implements appropriate corrective actions. Designs and engineers solutions necessary to develop or add new functions within the SAP environment. Designs solutions and configures assigned modules to meet business requirements. Serves as core function team member for system upgrades and performs unit tests as required for implementation of support packages, and system upgrades. Documents each new or changed business process procedure, report, service or utility and describes solutions to Help Desk and training team for users. Maintains both business and technical knowledge to enhance user productivity. Provides second level support to Help Desk operations. Cross-trains in multiple modules. Works closely with all outside consultants.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Detailed knowledge about business processes, systems, policies and procedures. Ability to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet or database applications. A general understanding of relational databases and programming logic. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and staff in district offices and departments. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Five or more years' experience in a related business environment required. Public sector experience preferred. Experience with SAP R/3 or other ERP preferred.
Work Context:
Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams.
Physical Environment:
Requires light work indoors, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,551.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- To complete your application, please apply online at https://jobs.polk-fl.net/landing You will be able to apply until 9/18/24. The positions number is 50018560.
Ability to Relocate:
- Bartow, FL 33831: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person