Business Systems Analyst; Limited-Term

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Open to the Public – Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of OCERS have been met. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This limited‑term position is estimated to last approximately three (3) years. All benefits and the same probationary period as regular employees apply.

OCERS offers a competitive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan with reciprocity to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a deferred compensation 457 plan, an annual $10,000 Educational and Professional Reimbursement, a $3,500 taxable optional benefit plan, annual leave, and a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

OCERS is seeking a highly skilled and forward‑thinking Information Technology Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support enterprise‑wide technology initiatives focused on agentic AI, intelligent automation, and business process transformation over the next 3–5 years. The role will work closely with IT, Information Security, and the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to evaluate, design, and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and improve service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders.

The BSA will also play a critical role in bridging current‑state operations with future‑state processes during the implementation of a new Pension Administration System (PAS) and broader organizational transformation efforts.

• Serve as a liaison between business units, IT, Information Security, and EPMO to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for system enhancements and new solutions.
• Support the implementation of the new PAS by aligning business processes with system capabilities.
• Apply lean process improvement methodologies to evaluate and streamline existing business workflows.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead or support initiatives leveraging automation, orchestration, and AI‑driven solutions, including agentic AI.
• Manage or support IT project work across multiple initiatives in collaboration with the EPMO.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and status reporting.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of new solutions.
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies, with a strong focus on the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., Power Platform, Azure, AI services).
• Partner with IT teams to design, test, and deploy scalable and secure solutions.
• Ensure alignment with OCERS IT standards, architecture, and security requirements.
• Support organizational change by helping stakeholders transition from current processes to future‑state operations.
• Assist with documentation, training, and communication efforts related to system and process changes.

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Business Systems Analyst in an IT environment.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing or supporting multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams including IT, security, and project management offices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or another closely related STEM field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Master's degree or higher in one of the above fields may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

• Experience supporting large‑scale system implementations, preferably in pension, financial, or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with automation, workflow orchestration, and AI‑driven solutions, including emerging agentic AI concepts.
• Lean process improvement…