Analyst IV - Business Analyst Lead (Remote)

JOB
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video! Helpful tips for applying: Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado.What Happens After You Apply.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) is looking for a seasoned Analyst IV to join the Innovation, Strategy, and Delivery (ISD) division. This position serves as a vital bridge between business units and development teams, ensuring that technology platforms and solutions effectively meet the needs of the Department and its stakeholders.As a Work Leader within the TAM (TAX Application Management) team, you will not only perform high-level business analysis but also guide day-to-day operations, distribute workloads, and provide subject matter expertise to fellow team members.What You’ll Do: Lead Team Operations: Serve as a work leader by making assignments, distributing workloads, and leading the day-to-day operations of the application management team.Bridge Business and Technology: Act as a critical interface between DOR business units and development teams to design and implement platform changes that meet stakeholder needs.Gather Complex Requirements: Elicit and document detailed business requirements through open-ended discussions, brainstorming, and prototyping.Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Develop meaningful, lasting relationships with partners across business units (e.g., business tax, gaming, compliance) to optimize system integration.Translate Needs for Developers: Convert gathered business requirements into technical requirements for developers using Agile/Scrum Software Development processes.Execute Quality Assurance: Design, validate, and execute detailed unit, user acceptance, and regression test plans to ensure solutions meet established acceptance criteria.Provide Expert Consultation: Offer guidance on complex process improvements and technical solutions, applying broad subject matter expertise to resolve core problems.Draft Strategic Communications: Produce regular status reports, timelines, and graphics to communicate project expectations, risks, and progress to executive leadership.Monitor Project Deliverables: Create and implement management plans for assigned projects, ensuring timely completion and the management of competing resources.Coach Team Members: Provide advice and assistance on work techniques and best practices to other Business Analysts while coaching on performance or training issues.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ComplianceThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.If not applying online, submit application to: If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. Step Pay Program: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.