Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

The job title for the vacancy.Title Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), SG-18, BSA Trainee 2 (PS), (Equated to SG-16), BSA Trainee 1 (PS), (Equated to SG-14), NYHELPS Item #155410

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller

110 State Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12236

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Document requirements for PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America) changes, in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• Requirements Elicitation: Prepares for elicitation activities; conducts elicitation activities; documents the results of elicitation activities; confirms the results of elicitation activities.
• Requirements Analysis: Assists in prioritizing requirements; organizes requirements into logical groupings; specifies and models requirements; defines assumptions & constraints of solutions (at any point in their lifecycle); verifies requirement quality; validates requirement value.
• Requirements Management & Communication: Assists in managing solution scope and requirements; assists in managing requirements traceability; maintains requirements re-usability for future business events/initiatives; prepares requirements packages; communicates requirements.
Implement system solutions for PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America), in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• Solution Validation (testing): Validates that solutions meet business needs (by developing test data and scenarios, testing system functions, and documenting results); evaluates solution performance against business goals and objectives.
• Solution Implementation: Develops training and user support materials; assists in updating organizational process assets (such as procedure manuals or other documentation).
Plan business analysis activities for the PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America), in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• Solution Assessment: Defines the business needs driving the need for a project; assesses capability gaps of existing solutions; defines the business case for a new/modified solution; assesses organizational readiness to implement a new/modified solution; and defines transition requirements to implement a new/modified solution.
• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring: Conducts stakeholder analyses; assists in planning BA activities.
For projects undertaken within the Bureau under the Payroll Enhancement Program special projects performs a variety of tasks within each of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) knowledge areas with considerable autonomy:
• Solution Assessment: Defines the business needs driving the need for a project; assesses capability gaps of existing solutions; defines the business case for a new/modified solution; assesses organizational readiness to implement a new/modified solution; and defines transition requirements to implement a new/modified solution.
• Solution Validation (testing): Validates that solutions meet business needs (by developing test data and scenarios, testing system functions, and documenting results); evaluates solution performance against business goals and objectives.
• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring: Conducts stakeholder analyses; assists in planning BA activities.
• Requirements Elicitation: Prepares for elicitation activities; conducts elicitation activities; documents the results of elicitation activities; confirms the results of elicitation activities.
• Requirements Analysis: Assists in prioritizing requirements; organizes requirements into logical groupings; specifies and models requirements; defines assumptions & constraints of solutions (at any point in their lifecycle); verifies requirement quality; validates requirement value.
• Requirements Management & Communication: Assists in managing solution scope and requirements; assists in managing requirements traceability; maintains requirements re-usability for future business events/initiatives; prepares requirements packages; communicates requirements.
• Solution Implementation: Develops training and user support materials; assists in updating organizational process assets (such as procedure manuals or other documentation).
Participate in development of a variety payroll projects that include tax re-engineering, Earnings Audit and Deductions and worker’s compensation:
• Assist in the development procedures and documentation surrounding Payroll’s new E-Pay online service system.
• Analyze and research other state’s protocol’s surrounding security, user life cycle and user management.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 (Payroll Systems), you must have:
• A bachelor's or higher degree.

For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 (Payroll Systems), you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 (Payroll Systems) AND
• One year of business analysis experience in a largescale automated system such as a customized Oracle People Soft application, performing the following: Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs; Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements; Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements; Validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC); And developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.
OR
• a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems) (full journey level), you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 (Payroll Systems) AND
• Two years of business analysis experience in a largescale automated system such as a customized Oracle People Soft application, performing the following: Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs; Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements; Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements; validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC); And developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

For 52.6 or 70.4 transfer to a Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-11 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.

55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
Business Analysis:
• Preferred – demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, analysis, modeling, communication, specification, and implementation.
• Preferred – demonstrated knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft products.
• Preferred – demonstrated knowledge of payroll systems – preferably in the functional areas in use at OSC such as PayServ.
Analytics:
• Ability to perform the following effectively: creative thinking; decision making; problem solving; systems thinking.
Business:
• Ability to understand the business environment and translate that into effective requirements.
Communications:
• Ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally and in writing; ability to transmit and receive information clearly and succinctly with respect to the intended audience.
Interpersonal:
• Ability to demonstrate effective conflict management, flexibility, adaptability, and emotional intelligence; ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Stakeholder Relations:
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional, value-added service to internal and external customers.
Technology:
• Ability to use Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project effectively and efficiently. Knowledge of the NYS Payroll System and its processing.
Payroll:
• Knowledge of payroll processing, including deductions, tax, earnings, and worker’s compensation.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Jaylin Frese

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-1924

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-6723

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address JOBS@osc.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12236

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/business-systems-analyst-1-trainees-payroll-systems/155410, no later than July 1, 2025. To access the job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts as there are educational requirements for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.