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Business Analyst

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Jul 10, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-6527

Job Requisition ID:  48459

Job Requisition ID: 48459 
Closing Date: 07/25/2025
​Agency: State Employee Retirement System
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: 
Salary: $7,787.00 - $11,450.00 monthly / CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Information System Analyst II with the State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position serves as a Business Analyst performing complex professional and advisory functions in application services. In this role, you will serve as a liaison between the IT development team and division managers. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in application development, with a strong track record of collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements. A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is essential. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated. If you possess these knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply.  SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site. 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as the Business Analyst for the State Retirement Systems in coordinating and conducting business requirement meetings with business and technical stakeholders.  Analyzes user needs, identifies gaps in existing system functionality, and develops business process design to streamline operations to meet business needs.
  • Conducts research on legacy systems and documents necessary and desired legacy conversion changes through process flow diagrams, user stories, and user interface visualizations.
  • Writes user stories, use cases, and program specifications using Microsoft DevOps.  Participates in design, testing, training, knowledge transfer, system tuning, and system implementation using Agile framework.
  • Performs review and analysis of the existing codebase and participates in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure code quality, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Develops and executes test plans to ensure a functional application is delivered.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and conducting business requirement meetings with business and technical stakeholders to determine business requirements.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with legacy system conversion and business process design.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience writing user stories, use cases, and program specifications.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with application services, and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or Agile frameworks and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.

  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and conducting business requirement meetings with business and technical stakeholders to determine business requirements.
  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with legacy system conversion and business process design.
  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience writing user stories, use cases, and program specifications.
  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with application services and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or Agile frameworks and processes.
  • Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with Microsoft DevOps or similar tools.
  • Prefers two (2) years of professional experience coordinating projects in an Information Technology environment.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge in providing application and user support.
  • Prefers ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Prefers ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Prefers verbal and written communication skills to present technical information in a manner understandable to both technical and non-technical individuals.

Employment Conditions

  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.

  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2101 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-6527
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@srs.illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6955
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

 

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

 

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
  • 3 paid personal business days per year.
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.

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