Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in Hawaii
Decision Support Project Specialist provides technical guidance and solutions to user groups working with decision support software and data tools. Analyzes user requirements and evaluates functionality and configuration options available for existing and new software. Being a Decision Support Project Specialist delivers user training and coaching to facilitate problem solving and decision making using hardware, software, datamarts, and data warehouses. Plans, coordinates and monitors projects to prepare, test, and deploy decision support tools, reports, dashboards and models to users. Additionally, Decision Support Project Specialist troubleshoots and resolves problems. May have specialized knowledge of a particular software product tool or module that is utilized. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Decision Support Project Specialist is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Decision Support Project Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Decision Support Specialist I, IT Project Management Branch, 603755
- Hawaii Department of Education
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Honolulu, HI
OTHER
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Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Director of the IT Project Management Branch, the Decision Support Specialist I:- PROJECT INITIATION & PLANNING: a) Identify and understand the current organizational structure, processes, and "as is" state; b) Leverage information gathered in the "as is" state to identify improvement opportunities, possible gaps, and map out a "to be" state; c) Work with business owners, end users, etc. to gather and elicit business requirements, use cases, and user stories, and priorities, as well as ensure common understanding and consensus; d) Analyze and define requirements in enough detail to be able to investigate possible solutions; e) Provide requirements and analyses to project managers for the development of project charters, project plans, scope, resource planning, solution solicitations, etc. f) Participate in solution demos and reviews to determine if solutions meet the requirements (initial fit-gap analysis), including any technical constraints g) Participate in project planning meetings to provide information and updates in the area of responsibility.
- PROJECT EXECUTION & CONTROL: a) Work with business owners, end users, etc. to identify where the selected solution meets requirements or misses requirements (fit-gap analysis) and develop possible options to address gaps, including any technical constraints, data integration and migration issues that may impact business requirements or trigger business process changes; b) Manage the requirements documentation life cycle including documenting changes to requirements as the project is executed (e.g., requirement modifications, decision documents, etc.), as well as requirement reviews, priorities, and validation activities; c) Ensure requirements alignment during project execution by tracing the develop, integration, migration, customization, and solution activities back to the requirements and business cases; d) Coordinate and facilitate the development and execution of test plans and user acceptance testing to ensure the project deliverables are implemented according to requirements, report results and any issues that need to be resolved e) Participate in project management meetings to provide information and updates in area of responsibility.
- PROJECT CONCLUSION & CLOSURE: a) Together with the project manager, review project milestones and deliverables to ensure completion of all requirements prior to final sign-off b) Provide all documents (e.g., requirements, testing results, decision documents, etc.) are updated and complete and provide them to the project manager for appropriate hand-off, posting, storing, etc. with the business and technical teams (i.e., hand-off to operations); c) Participate in lessons-learned sessions and provide input based on area of responsibility; d) Together with the project manager, close out the project and hand-off to the business and technical operations team.
- DAILY OPERATIONS: a) Participate in branch staff meetings; b) Provide input and recommend improvements for operational and procedural efficiencies within the branch; c) Provide input and recommendations on potential projects; d) Remain current of industry information, trends, best practices, etc.; e) Remain current on emerging technologies that could impact operations and/or projects
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in management information sciences.
Education Substitution: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in information and computer sciences or business administration with specialization in management information systems.
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in management information systems, systems analysis, and/or computer programming of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.
Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.
Knowledge: Business statistics; computer-based information systems; programming application systems; computer and data systems; information systems in organizations; information systems analysis and design.
Desired Knowledge: Project management methodologies/tools; business analysis, planning, and monitoring; business requirements gathering and elicitation; requirements analysis and design; solution evaluation; communication, collaboration, conflict resolution strategies; requirements life cycle management; process and strategy analysis; business analysis approach development; documentation methodologies and standards; user acceptance testing and test plan development; fit-gap and solution constraints analysis; information technology project and operations management in an education setting (preferably K12).
Ability to: Perform various assignments in information collection, dissemination and training activities; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; learn laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Ability to: Decision-making and critical-thinking; requirements gathering, analysis, testing and validation; documenting and modeling business process and solution requirements; communication and facilitation; relationship building; lead and work with teams; problem-solving and conflict resolution; detailed oriented and organized with a high level of accuracy; technology solicitation and review.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-6, $102,960 to $145,746.
Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
All others will be placed on the first step of $102,960.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
APPROVED:
Sean Bacon
Assistant Superintendent
Office of Talent Management
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:- Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
- Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
- Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
- Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
- Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
- Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
- Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
- Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
- Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
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About Hawaii
Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.
The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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Income Estimation for Decision Support Project Specialist jobs
$97,904 to $130,240