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Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18 or Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to G-14 or 16)(NY HELPS – NO EXAM REQUIRED)

New York State Civil Service

Albany, NYFull-time$56–89K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$56–89K/yr
Location
Albany, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a Business Systems Analyst 1 or Trainee to test system developments for functionality and quality. The role uses standardized processes and templates, performs automated and manual testing, and supports regression and external interface testing. Appointment may be made through NY HELPS without an examination for candidates who meet the applicable experience or education-substitution qualifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Automated TestingManual TestingRegression TestingInterface TestingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Six Years Business Analysis ExperienceFive Years Business Analysis ExperienceFour Years Business Analysis ExperienceAssociate Degree or ExperienceBachelor's Degree or ExperienceMaster's Degree or ExperienceDoctorate or Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Motor Vehicles, Department of

Title Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18 or Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1/2, G-NS (Equated to G-14 or 16)(NY HELPS – NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Duties Description Under the direction of a Business Systems Analyst 2, G-23, the System Tester Support staff, G-18, will be responsible for testing system developments to ensure functionality and quality. The incumbent will use standardized processes and templates to promote positive project outcomes. - Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Executes and maintains automated and manual testing scripts. - Manages automation testing scripts using various programs. - Delivers regression testing for upgrades, patches, hot fixes, security updates, etc. - Compiles data necessary to execute test scripts. - Identifies errors and defects with the system, documenting issues in detail. - Communicates errors and defects for resolution. - Provides updates to supervisor for system testing activities. - Assists with developing testing schedules. - Communicates errors and defects for resolution. - Provides updates to supervisor for system testing activities. - Assists with developing testing schedules. - Supports a collaborative environment that fosters and supports creative solutions and continuous improvement. - Develops external interface testing, validating both inputs and outputs between the two systems. - Demonstrates strong, professional, respectful communication skills in writing and verbally. - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following conditions:1. Eligible for appointment from the PCO or PATT Eligible Lists2. In a Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18 or Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 or 2, G-NS title eligible for reassignment3. In a G-11 or higher title that meets criteria for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer4. For NY HELPS appointment*: For Business Systems Analyst 1, G-18: Six years of business analysis experience including: Using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. For Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-16): Five years of business analysis experience including: Using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. For Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Four years of business analysis experience including: Using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Advanced NY HELPS placement for this title may be possible with proof of professional experience relating to the title being posted and can be discussed at time of interview. *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Please Note: responding to an intranet posting does not preclude returning a canvass letter. If you receive a canvass letter, you must return it to the contact person on the letter to remain on the list. Additionally, individuals who have been canvassed for this position must reply to the canvass but do not need to respond to this posting.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:o Paid Leaveo Paid Holidayso Pensiono Health Insuranceo Dental & Vision Coverageo Flex Spendingo Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Programo Health Care Spending Accounto Tuition Assistance Programs o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programo Transportation Savings Programo Employee Assistance Programs For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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Name Lauren Brown

Telephone 518-408-9693

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on Applying Send a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.

How this job compares

Set against the 871 open Business Systems Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$56–89K/yr
  • New York median$91–139K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$92–156K/yr598 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $73K, is 37% below the New York median midpoint ($114K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Systems Analyst salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Business Systems Analyst jobs in New York and 871 across the US. 22% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Business Systems Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (765 postings).
Education
194 of the 871 open Business Systems Analyst jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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