Business Systems Consultant

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About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE): The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents.
We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success.
Our strategic priorities include: Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $49,114.
Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Role Overview: The Business Systems Consultant is pivotal in maintaining smooth operations for the IT Team.
You will perform a variety of audits, manage IT inventory, and coordinate a variety of administrative tasks within our IT department.
You will specialize in software procurement.
Key outcomes for this role are: Enable the IT team to provide better internal customer service, be more efficient, keep track of procurement issues and deadlines Conduct account audits to create and maintain detailed documentation Provide troubleshooting support for end users This role requires: Detail-oriented skill sets Procurement and inventory experience Account auditing Documentation skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Facilitate clear communication within the immediate infrastructure team and across the larger IT team.
Assist in preparing informative reports to aid in improving systems and services.
Utilize auditing lists to keep records current.
Address basic software-related issues and collaborate with IT specialist for more complex problems.
Assist in improving documentation, including licensing agreements.
Lead end-to-end software procurement process.
Assist in compiling data for audits, reports, and projects.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success: Working knowledge of some of the organization’s business systems and industry requirements; Working knowledge of technical problems and solutions as they relate to the current and future business environment; Working knowledge of the application of software engineering process tools; Ability to lead, encourage, and influence others to perform; Effectively communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to work with diverse human resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid new parent leave Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years Education Reimbursement Program Group life insurance Referral Bonus program Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.
IN.
gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.