Reference #: 4516296 THE POSITION Are you ready to join the team that manages the entire Real Estate Portfolio for the Commonwealth? The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Business Analyst position at the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE).  If you enjoy Real Estate, system solutions, continuous process improvement, and working with a great team then this job is for you!  Apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK DGS BRE manages the Commonwealth's Owned and Leased Real Estate portfolio, Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions, as well as Real Estate Space Management across all Commonwealth Agencies. This position is in the Division of Real Estate Services and will provide support in the management of the technical systems utilized by DGS BRE and all other Commonwealth Agencies to manage their Real Estate portfolio and related processes. This is an amazing opportunity to work not only with the DGS BRE team, but to work with members across all Commonwealth Agencies.

The Business Analyst 2 reports to the Real Estate Business Systems Manager. Duties include supporting the business process and IT system functionality expert for the highly technical enterprise real estate portfolio management system, TRIRIGA, which is a fully integrated software solution(s) available for use by all Commonwealth agencies, boards and commissions, who perform real estate functions for data collection, planning and reporting capabilities.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, with three in-office days per month for coordination with other Divisions. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Business Analyst 1; or One year as an Information Technology Trainee; or Five years of business process analysis experience; or One year of business process analysis experience and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To l arn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.