Salesforce Business Analyst
Abacus
14 days ago
Contract
Remote
CRM Management
| Staff Aug Bid # | SA.177 |
| Department Requesting Resource | IT Operations |
| Initiative | Responses |
| Programmatic need being met by this request | This position fills a need for a Salesforce Developer to build and support the MyEnergy application within Salesforce as NYSERDA looks to expand program offerings to residential customers. This position supports EmPower+ and Appliance Upgrade programs. |
| Where the work will be performed | Remote |
| Location of Resource | EST/Central Time Zone |
| Is travel required for this position | No |
| Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position? | Contractor provides |
| Desired Start Date | 11/2/2026 |
| Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) | 1 Yr. |
| Estimated % FTE Being Requested | 40 hours/week |
| Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill | Salesforce Business Analyst |
| IT systems that will be used | Salesforce, OmniStudio |
Skills and Experience Needed
| What skills are needed to be successful in this role? | Experience with the Salesforce technology stack to include OmniStudio, Business Rule Engine, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Apex, Visual Force, JavaScript, HTML, and flows; experience with Service and Sales Clouds; ability to read specifications and execute solutions that meet those specifications; understanding of relational databases and data integration tools; strong team builder with an ability to build productive relationships across a diverse organization; contributes ideas and suggestions to improve processes and systems; performs all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion; excellent communication and analytical skills and an ability to work directly with stakeholders for solutioning and product demos; close attention to detail. |
| Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful? | OmniStudio. Experience with the Salesforce technology stack to include OmniStudio, Business Rule Engine, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Apex, Visual Force, JavaScript, HTML, and flows. |
| Education, Certifications, Degree requirements | A bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in Salesforce development. Relevant technical certifications in Salesforce. Experience with a ticketing system such as Jira. |
Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Tasks
- Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; and following the software development lifecycle.
- Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
- Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation (including SOPs and How-to articles), flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
- Works with the software development manager to develop best practices and policies guides for software engineers and testers.
- Performs peer review of code developed by fellow engineers.
- Develops test scripts and runs tests to verify deliverables meet the documented requirements before passing to QA.
- Mentors Software Engineers to make sure they are developing solutions according to established standards and methodologies.
- Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
- Provides demos of built functionality to stakeholders.
- Communicates future releases and enhancements.
- Participates in daily standups to review work assignments and report on progress.
- Maintains a high level of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and NYS Information Technology Security Policies.
- Assists with creating, modifying, and maintaining enterprise reports.
- Becomes familiar with and follows NYSERDA policies and procedures.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; bench-marking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
- Effectively communicate status, collaborate, and problem-solve with relevant stakeholders, including effectively escalating any project concerns with appropriate leaders.
- Identify, mitigate, and manage risk on projects.
- Foster and contribute to a culture of excellence grounded in people development, learning, problem solving, and teamwork.
- Understand and adhere to NYSERDA's policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the NYSERDA's IT Operations Team.
NYSERDA β Salesforce Business Analyst Call Notes
- Role: Salesforce Business Analyst
- Salesforce: Heavy Salesforce experience required.
- Salesforce Lightning: Strong hands-on experience with Lightning is important.
- OmniStudio: Experience with OmniStudio is required/preferred.
- Domain Experience: Relevant domain experience is a strong plus.
- Business Domain: The person will work on energy-efficiency updates/programs.
- Ticket Creation: Experience with ticket creation/support processes is relevant.
- Time Zone: Candidate should be available in EST or CST.
- Interview: 2 rounds of interviews.
- Expected Start: October.
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