Business Applications Analyst
Business Applications Analyst Salary $103,696.44 - $125,861.52 Annually Location Rancho Cordova, CA Job Type FULL TIME Job Number 26-1 Department SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/5/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Please note that this is an in-person, on-site position in Mather, CA and is not a remote position. Retirement - CalPERS Miscellaneous retirement: Classic employee 3% @ 60, PEPRA employee 2% @ 62 Health Benefits - CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's. The District contributes 92% of the health plan premium, and the employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium for the whole family up to $3,005.91 per month. Dental and vision insurance are also paid by the District. Life Insurance - $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000 thereafter. Leave PTO - 12.43 hours / month Sick Leave - 17.22 hours / month Holiday - 12 designated holidays per year Administrative Leave - 80 hours / year Childbirth Disability Leave - 6 weeks of paid leave after the birth of a child during the disability period Incentives Education Incentive - Up to 10.5% max Continuing Education - 5% of base pay Longevity - 2% of base pay starting at 10 years of service Under general direction of the Director of Information Technology, manages and supports various software applications with an emphasis in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Identifies specific user requirements and recommends appropriate applications or modifications, provides project management and technical guidance for software implementation and maintenance. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job. Conduct business analysis, evaluate business processes, determine business needs, and identify requirements for business applications. Assist departments in defining requirements for proposed business applications, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating business applications and user needs, and translating business objectives into application requirements. Research, plan, install, configure and test new application systems and interfaces. Maintain and upgrade existing application systems and interfaces, apply software updates to applications and schedule periodic maintenance outages. Track functional upgrades in new releases of software; inform users of maintenance windows, educate users regarding process changes and implement new functionality upon request. Test interfaces and customizations after quarterly Oracle Fusion Cloud updates have been applied. Set up and maintain application-level security; develop and administer security definitions and profiles. Configure, maintain, and support custom programming within applications. Manage application lifecycle and understand application’s roadmap. Prepare and maintain user documentation for various applications. Prepare, review and analyze reports. Work closely with divisions to analyze and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define enterprise application needs. Communicate application problems and issues to end users. Provide and/or ensure follow up on trouble calls and tickets. Correspond with or meet with staff and vendors as needed to understand and resolve concerns. Research and analyze information, anticipate and recognize problems and opportunities, creatively develop possible solutions, evaluate alternatives and determine best course of action. Design and develop solution testing plans, strategies and quality management tools to ensure appropriate results prior to final implementation. Review solution defects and makes strategy adjustments as needed, plan implementation timeline. Serve as a liaison between end users, the Information Technology division, 3rd party support and vendors. Develop and participate in the development of Request for Proposal, Quote, or Information. Participate in the selection and assist with the oversight of consultants and vendors. Provide project management, develop project plans and detailed project objectives, develop and guide project timelines, assess and manage risks, manage issues, assist with project budgets. Coordinate implementation of the system software, including conversion of data to new systems. Perform installation and configuration duties and related data migration, conversion, and maintenance and extraction work, implement and maintain databases, database tables and database objects, develop database scripts as needed for assigned systems. Perform configuration, testing and troubleshooting for interfaces that support assigned systems. Monitor automated system processes, monitor logs and files for evidence of problems or application failures, ensure business resumption after application failures. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum qualifications & Requirements The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; both requirements cannot be modified or waived. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Board of Directors shall be notified of any such modifications or waivers. Age Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Education and Experience Education must be obtained through a post-secondary institution currently accredited by any accreditation body recognized by either the Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education. Documentation showing completion of Bachelor's Degree (either unofficial transcript or diploma) must be included at the time of application submittal. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or another field with demonstrable applicability to the requirements and responsibilities of this position, as well as three (3) years managing, configuring and supporting software applications. Three (3) years working with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Desirable: Experience in Information Technology in the public sector field. Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud system modules and business processes in finance, accounting, budgeting, human resources, and payroll. Familiarity with the overall capabilities of Software as Service (SaaS) and cloud-based applications from a customer’s perspective, including roles and responsibilities of the vendor versus the District. Knowledge of principles and practices in: general ledger, billing, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank management, budget management, core human resources, position control, leave management, compensation, benefits administration, time tracking, payroll, financial reporting and regulatory reporting. Ability to create, review, and modify Oracle Fast Formulas. Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). Supplemental information Physical Requirements Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position.Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. No person shall pose a threat to themselves or to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve. License Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver’s License, Class C, is a condition of employment. Application Procedure Applications must be completed online and paper applications will not be accepted. Interested applicants must apply online at the District's website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/smfd. If you are unable to access the internet, computers will be available at 10545 Armstrong Avenue, Suite 200, Mather, CA 95655, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. You can also visit your local library for free internet access. Online Applications: Answer all questions and furnish all information requested on the application. Although a resume may be submitted along with your application, it will not be accepted as a substitute for any of the required application documents or question responses. In summary, do not write "see resume" in lieu of answering any question. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. No exceptions. Application Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 by 4:00pm Selection Process: Application results and all correspondence will be e-mailed so please provide a valid e-mail address on the online application. Background Investigation: Candidates offered formal employment must be successful in all examination phases, including passing the District's background investigation to include a criminal history check, DMV verification, credit history review, physical examination, and a drug screening. THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. recblid mu5z0yiso01j0doavo3zlf9p46mk6l
