Information Technology Business Systems Analyst - Central Office

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.577

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018783 Information Technology Business Systems Analyst - Central Office (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-26-2025

Job Description:

Ready to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in a vital public service? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a talented IT Business Systems Analyst to optimize our operations and enhance our technological capabilities.

The State of Nebraska can offer you:
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]

 

Duties

• Confer with NDCS facilities for business needs, networking needs, networking requirements, training needs, and support material needs.
• Documents appropriate business rules, policies and standards.
• Provides technical instruction/assistance to NDCS facilities on how to use automated applications.
• Investigates reported system and network malfunctions and document findings (solve user errors).
• Analyzes IT infrastructure and business system operation/function solutions for feasibility.
• Documents business system operation/functions and proposed changes/modifications.
• Participates in system analysis and design.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of business training and support material.
• Travel to NDCS facilities to perform system testing.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework, training, or experience in the analysis of business processes and system requirements, and the creation of business process applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau, etc). Experience with statistical analysis software (Stata, SPSS, etc). Working knowledge of programming language (Python, R, SQL, etc). Experience with state government systems, correctional facility operations, or public sector data processes. Advanced skills in Microsoft products. Experience with data analysis, report development, business process improvement.

Other:  Must have a valid driver's license. Applicant accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.