SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST

SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST

Salary

$67,296.24 - $100,098.72 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02727

Department

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

36

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

1263 S. Stewart St. Carson City, NV 89712

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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

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Senior IT Business Analyst in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will serve as the liaison between business units and the M365/Data Management teams, this position drives operational excellence by analyzing business processes, supporting data-driven reporting, and implementing M365 automation and collaboration solutions. The incumbent will contribute to business modernization initiatives using Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, OneDrive, Forms, and other enterprise collaboration services. This role works closely with the M365 Team, business stakeholders, technical staff, and vendors to support enterprise collaboration tools, enhance business operations, and implement process automation. The position also participates in Agile project activities such as business process analysis, backlog management, requirements gathering, user story development, workflow documentation, testing coordination, training support, and solution implementation.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. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

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

Two 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.
• Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions.
• Assist in procedure development, evaluation, preparation, and modification.
• Develop transition plans.
• Participate in training development and presentation.
• Review, analyze, and interpret the effects of federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Write technical requirements for grant proposals.
• Prepare documentation for the computer system manual.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Agency policies and procedures related to the program area; automated systems logic; data processing concepts including general database, system security, data communication, and multiple platform strengths and weaknesses; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and evaluations; formal systems design methodologies.

Ability to:

• Coordinate the exchange of information and opinions with others to formulate policy and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@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

01

Do you have the following?

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

02

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid Nevada drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification preferred or ability to obtain one within six months of appointment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

What experience do you have with business process analysis and requirements gathering?

06

What experience do you have supporting Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, or other enterprise collaboration tools?

07

What experience do you have coordinating testing, training, or solution implementation activities?

08

What experience do you have in developing workflow or process documentation and writing user stories?

Required Question

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