Strategic and Project Business Analyst

Job Description:

Strategic and Project Business Analyst

Description

Overview

Larimer County is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to work in our IT Department. We're not looking for a traditional business analyst. We are looking for someone to bridge the gap between people and technology. Someone who thrives on building trust, guiding conversations, and helping teams align around shared goals.

You’ll work in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) alongside skilled project managers, organizational change managers, and analysts. Every day will look different - this is not a routine or repetitive role. If you're someone who gets energy from solving complex challenges and helping groups find common ground, this may be your ideal job.

Larimer County IT supports services that impact our entire community - from emergency response systems to internal finance and HR platforms. You’ll help make sure the right solutions are chosen, understood, and implemented successfully. If you’ve worked in change management, organizational development, or process improvement - even outside of traditional IT - you might bring the right skills. We’re open to diverse experiences as long as you bring a mindset of curiosity, facilitation, and partnership.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume must be uploaded.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Facilitating critical conversations between departments, customers, vendors, and technical teams
  
• Navigating ambiguity across county-wide initiatives and smaller system upgrades
  
• Rebuilding relationships where there’s been friction or misunderstanding
  
• Helping stakeholders clarify what they want-and what they truly need
  
• Translating business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements
  
• Leading Scrum ceremonies to foster alignment and team productivity
  
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to boost performance
  
• Provide structure and clarity to projects and the portfolio by developing key artifacts such as gap analyses, current and future state documentation, process diagrams, and requirements management tools.
  

To view the full job descriptions, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Senior_Business_Analyst

What we're looking for:

• A skilled communicator who can build trust and connect across technical and non-technical teams
  
• Someone who’s comfortable with uncertainty and can bring structure to complex challenges
  
• Broad business analysis experience, from project ideation through project implementation.
  
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to document requirements and assess resources
  
• Proven ability to lead Scrum ceremonies and support agile team dynamics
  
• Strong organizational skills to keep work on track and aligned with priorities
  
• A logical thinker who evaluates problems with empathy and a solutions mindset
  
• Someone who continuously seeks to improve processes and adapt to changing needs
  
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools, especially Jira
  

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, combination of education and/or experience in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field is required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years' experience as a Business Analyst and/or managing requirements for business solutions and/or business process improvement related to information technology projects with at least 1 year experience working with Agile/Scrum Teams.
• Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) Certification through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) within one (1) year of hire required.
• Possess reliable transportation to work in any facility as needed.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
  
• Short and Long Term Disability
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Accident Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$52.09 - $61.56 Hourly