Posting number: 27-00272
Department: 270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Job classification: Management Analyst 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management, Business
If you thrive at improving business processes, solving system challenges, and helping teams work more efficiently, then this role was made for you.
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) are seeking a Business Systems Administrator (Management Analyst 3) to support and enhance the agency's Enterprise Management System (EMS) and related business applications. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who excels at understanding business processes, translating needs into clear IT system and software requirements, and aligning stakeholders around practical, effective solutions.
This position plays a critical role in bridging IEDA|IFA business operations with the Iowa Department of Management’s Division of Information Technology (DOM DoIT), ensuring technology solutions support operational workflows and long-term agency goals.
About Us
IEDA and IFA collaborate to make Iowa the choice for people to call home and for businesses to flourish. IEDA supports business and community growth through various state and federal programs, helping startups, rural communities, and disaster recovery efforts. IFA focuses on improving Iowans' lives by offering programs for affordable housing, community development, and water quality, and assisting first-time homebuyers. Collectively, through our programs and efforts, IEDA|IFA creates opportunities for Iowans, communities, and businesses to thrive.
About this Opportunity
The Business Systems Administrator position ensures IEDA and IFA systems effectively support programs that strengthen Iowa’s communities and economy. This position serves as a key partner between systems users, technical teams, and vendors to support system operations, improve workflows, maintain data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an ideal candidate who is:
Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
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As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page
The Business Systems Administrator position is a non-merit, contract-covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Management Analyst 3. This position is exempt per FLSA regulations.
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.
2) All of the following (a and b):
3)All of the following (a, b, and c):
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1.
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