IT BUSINESS ANALYST

IT BUSINESS ANALYST

Salary

$61,721.28 - $91,496.16 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04634

Department

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Salary Grade

34

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89701 or Las Vegas, NV 89119

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

This position serves within the Secretary of State's Operations Division, supporting enterprise-wide technology and business initiatives across the agency. Based full-time, in person, in Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada, the IT Business Analyst supports the advancement of digital services, optimization of business processes, and implementation of statewide operational improvements. Working under the guidance and mentorship of Senior Business Process Analysts, and in close collaboration with IT and program areas, this role helps bring structure, clarity, and disciplined analysis to complex initiatives. This position offers an excellent growth opportunity to learn agency systems while ensuring projects are well-defined and executed effectively. Responsibilities include participating in business process evaluations, assisting with project scoping, drafting requirements, and supporting project coordination and governance frameworks. The position also helps deliver analytical and technical support to project teams, vendors, and stakeholders. With directional support from senior team members, the IT Business Analyst will contribute to defining project objectives, preparing project documentation, assisting with budget planning, and supporting long-range planning that guides technology-enabled business operations. This is a high-impact position for a developing business analyst eager to navigate complexity, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and deliver results that matter to the State under established professional guidance. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Information Technology (IT) Business Analysts document, analyze, and recommend technical solutions to problems and participate in implementing, supporting, and documenting changes that lead to an improved operating environment.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses.
• Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate and describe functional processes of the system.
• Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects.
• Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code.
• Monitor quality assurance.
• Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs.
• Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated.
• Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system.
• Define and document data definitions and relationships to be used in the foundation of systems development.
• Develop procedural alternatives in the absence of properly operating software.
• Consult with stakeholders to determine business function and end-user requirements.
• Conduct alternative analyses and develop written requirements for proposed systems and applications.
• Train individuals in the use of the system and system software.
• Test systems functionality by preparing test plans and participating in quality assurance.
• Initiate system work requests.
• Develop bridging specifications to program areas that interact with processes and output.
• Consult with programmers regarding the technical requirements, logic, and deficiencies of programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Modern computer hardware and software; principles, practices, and procedures required for designing and implementing information system-based solutions; a variety of end-user tools and applications; sources of information and research techniques; problem-solving methods.

Skill in:

• Testing and implementing computer systems changes.
• Analyzing information, problems, or practices to identify relevant concerns, patterns, tendencies, and relationships, and formulate logical conclusions.
• Writing concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports.
• Obtaining information, explaining policies and procedures, and persuading others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action.
• Negotiating and exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and procedures and reach consensus.
• Organizing materials, information, and resources to optimize efficiency.
• Developing, analyzing, and interpreting program requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Analyze problems of limited complexity; analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others; write business correspondence; read and understand technical information.
• Perceive and define cause and effect relationships in business processes and automated systems; troubleshoot computer operating problems; analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies, and procedures and prepare plans for revision; apply program regulations, policies, and procedures and select alternative methods that affect the manner and speed with which program activities occur.
• Interpret and apply broad and ambiguous laws and regulations; compute ratios, rates, and percentages; decompose problems into constituent parts.
• Interview users to identify needs; make decisions on appropriate actions after reviewing alternatives.

Recruiter Contact: Robyn Hawkins - rhawkins1@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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For my application to be considered, it must be complete, accurate, and truthful, including: Employment Information • Employment dates are accurate, with end dates for any past positions. • My current employer is included. • Contract work lists the contracting company as the employer. • Each position held at the same employer is listed separately with correct dates. Application Requirements • All required documents are attached (resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) and any applicable licensure or certification) • I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section. I understand that not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Do you have the following?

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• None of the above.

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree or higher.
• None of the above

04

How many years of analyzing data and business processes do you possess? This experience is required. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

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Describe your experience with analyzing data and business processes. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

06

Which location are you applying to?

• Carson City
• Las Vegas

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov