Senior Business Analyst (BuildSA Support)

Senior Business Analyst (BuildSA Support)

Salary

$59,000.24 - $87,207.12 Annually

Location

1901 S ALAMO ST SAN ANTONIO,78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00005

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Under direction, identifies and implements business and operational efficiencies and business processes relating to projects and activities between various divisions, departments, public agencies, and private sector representatives. May exercise functional or technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates efficiency of current and new programs and implements program changes.
• Gathers, compiles, reviews, and analyzes data for performance metrics analysis.
• Monitors current and new programs for efficiencies and effectiveness based on performance metrics data.
• Identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes functional and technical needs and requirements.
• Analyzes and interprets data to inform strategic decision making.
• Develops strategic plans that align with department goals and objectives.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Prepares written reports, summaries, and presentations on program status, progress, and results.
• Develops and presents detailed business cases, process models, and system workflows.
• Works to ensure coordination between divisions within the department.
• Oversees the implementation and integration of new systems and technologies.
• Monitors project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of business or project analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing projects involving data, business processes, or technology.
• Experience conducting research and performing data analysis to identify trends, investigate issues, evaluate business processes or software systems, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Experience extracting, cleaning, transforming, validating, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Experience writing SQL queries to retrieve, join, filter, aggregate, and analyze data within relational databases.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or data visualizations to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of management study principles, project management methods, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications.
• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of general statistical and quantitative methods.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic computer equipment.
• Ability to develop and implement innovations towards improving the departments operations and delivery of services.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have in business or project analysis?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06

How many years of experience do you have working with Accela?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

Select all the areas you have experience in: (Check all that apply)

• Code Enforcement (Violations, Citations, etc.)
• Building Permitting (Permits, Inspections, etc.)
• Land Entitlement (Zoning, Platting, etc.)
• I do not have experience.

09

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

10

Select any of the following areas in which you have experience: (Check all that apply)

• Extracting and analyzing data from databases or other data sources
• Writing or interpreting SQL queries
• Cleaning, transforming, and validating data
• Creating reports, dashboards, or data visualizations
• Troubleshooting software or application issues
• Gathering and interpreting business requirements for system or process changes
• Providing technical support or assistance to end users
• Evaluating software systems or business processes and recommending improvements
• Working with relational databases
• None of the above

11

Please describe your experience collaborating within a team environment, including how you communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additionally, explain how you manage situations in which stakeholders have competing priorities or requirements. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

12

Please describe a complex data analysis project you have completed or managed. In your response, include the following: • The objective or business problem addressed • The data sources utilized • Your methods for extracting, cleaning, and analyzing the data • The tools or technologies employed • How you validated the accuracy of your results • The outcomes of the project and any recommendations you developed If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

13

Describe your knowledge or proficiency using SQL for data analysis. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

14

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx