Senior systems analyst Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Posting Date

12 / 05 / 25

Application Deadline

12 / 09 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $65,000 - $95,992.00 annually

Full Pay Range : $65,000 - $127,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Air Quality

About the Position

Do you have a passion for data and are adept at communicating it to others?

As the Business Systems Analyst Senior, you will serve as a valuable resource and a critical member of a large and diverse team committed to improving and protecting Maricopa County's air quality. The position focuses on providing professional-level research, analysis, and implementation of technology enhancements within the division in coordination with other county departments and vendors. This technology is the vital link between the production of air quality data and its dissemination to our internal and external customers.

About Us

As one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe to permitting and inspecting sources of air pollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

Three years of related analytical experience, including work with complex relational database systems involving data acquisition, integration across multiple systems, and advanced analysis of complex data structures

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

We Also Value

Familiarity with Power BI to create and / or update reports

Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud environment

Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update online websites and documents

Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate data from relational databases to ensure data integrity, support reporting needs, and fulfill ad-hoc data requests

Strong Microsoft Word skills and proficiency in collaborative tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Planner

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data connections and queries to develop reports, charts, and analysis

Job Contributions

Identifies data quality needs and root causes; develops automated SQL / Python scripts and queries to improve data quality; builds and maintains Power BI datasets / models to deliver leadership dashboards and briefs that communicate accomplishments and areas for improvement.

Provides high-level technical support and account / access administration for department technologies (portals, integrated apps, and related services); troubleshoots issues, fulfills access requests, and coordinates with vendors / IT teams to ensure secure, reliable user experiences for staff and the public.

Leads collaboration with AQD and ETI staff to inventory, document, and mature AI solutions; develops SOPs, training, and governance artifacts to ensure safe, compliant, and effective adoption across the department.

Defines test strategy and plans (integration, systems, UAT); prepares test data and detailed test cases; establishes UAT cycles and entry / exit criteria; trains business testers, triage defects, verifies fixes; conducts release-readiness reviews and validates deployments across non-production and production environments.

Engage stakeholders to collect data, analyze planning needs, develop problem statements, and define the scope of work. Produce requirements artifacts (BRD, user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps). Collaborate with developers and technical staff to monitor progress, resolve issues, and validate solutions. Assess, implement, and support system enhancements and related process improvements.

Provides operational support for database backup / restore workflows and routine system maintenance - including patching, integrity and consistency checks, index / statistics maintenance, capacity / performance monitoring, and ticket remediation; functions as the secondary DBA to monitor environments, troubleshoot issues, and apply documented procedures when the primary DBA is out.

Translates approved requirements into design, configuration, and integration specifications; prototypes workflows, data mappings, and interface components; configures applications and reference data and builds lightweight (non-production) SQL / Python scripts for prototyping / validation; coordinates with developers / admins to promote changes through change-management gates.

Provide lead experience and guidance to IT Business Systems Analyst and department staff on system functionality and best practices; reviews deliverables for quality and alignment; facilitates knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work is typically performed in an office environment and may include a combination of on-site and remote work or full-time remote work, at the discretion of the Director and as determined by business needs.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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