Application Analyst

About the role

Oakland Schools is seeking an Application Analyst to partner with Business Analysts in designing, developing, installing, maintaining, and modifying software applications or integrated programs, including ERP systems. The position involves analyzing user issues, recommending solutions, documenting customer issues, and providing efficient resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing application support for internal or third-party systems, including diagnosing application problems and designing solutions.
• Manage project definition, timelines, and conflicts, and oversee communications and project delivery.
• Analyze systems, identify potential problem areas, and provide recommended solutions to improve and streamline business processes.
• Design and implement applications using appropriate technologies, following SDLC methodologies, and ensuring high-quality applications are delivered to customers.
• Create and maintain documentation on programming problems and resolutions.
• Drive internal initiatives to enhance the performance, scalability, and efficiency of the organization.
• Conduct system administration to ensure applications meet systems requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field plus five or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or equivalent training analyzing technical reasons for application behavior.
• Experience or equivalent training in System Design Life Cycle management or formal project management.
• Understanding of secure file transfer protocols and data management.
• Ability to document technical requirements clearly and concisely.
• Experience in writing scripting using modern programming languages.
• Experience with secure file transfer protocols.
• Understanding of using AI to develop web applications and websites.
• Experience in developing application UI/UX testing protocols.
• Experience in creating SQL statements such as complex SELECT statements.
• Understanding of accounting, human resources, or payroll regulations.
• Experience managing the technical impact of logging of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transactions.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Collaborative team member who provides ongoing application support.
• Knowledgeable in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Understanding of secure file transfer protocols and data management.
• Ability to document technical requirements clearly and concisely.
• Experience in writing scripting using modern programming languages.
• Experience with secure file transfer protocols.
• Understanding of using AI to develop web applications and websites.
• Experience in developing application UI/UX testing protocols.
• Experience in creating SQL statements such as complex SELECT statements.
• Understanding of accounting, human resources, or payroll regulations.
• Experience managing the technical impact of logging of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transactions.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) certifications.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical analysis and problem-solving.
• System design and implementation.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Scripting and programming.
• Data management and security.
• UI/UX design and testing.
• SQL and database management.
• Accounting, HR, or payroll expertise.
• ERP certification.

Benefits

• Pension Plan.
• Full Health Coverage.
• Employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Professional Learning Opportunities.
• Flexible Vacation Time.
• Additional life insurance.
• Access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Pay

$89,118 - $103,350 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $111,297 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Schedule

The position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which permits employees to perform their job duties for up to two days a week from a designated alternative location.

Contact

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. For questions regarding this position, please contact HRRecruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2185 or Casey.Guthrie@oakland.k12.mi.us.