Senior Systems Analyst 1, Epic IT, Full Time, Days

Summary

Senior Systems Analyst 1 gathers and analyzes information for the purpose of developing and modifying data processing systems in a variety of subject matter fields. Emphasis of the work is on defining problems and systems objectives, documentation of fact-finding, analysis of results, assurance of cost effectiveness of recommendations made and preparation of findings, recommendations and specifications in formal reports and oral presentations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicates with application programmers in defining system and program specifications and ensures that programmers have a thorough knowledge of these requirements.

Supervision

• Exercises a high degree of technical judgment and initiative in applying probability theory and integrating management information and forecasting systems.
• Exercises a high degree of ability in communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets with various management and supervisory personnel as assigned to define requirements for analytical studies; discusses and evaluates management needs, objectives and goals susceptible to systems solution.
• Plans and conducts fact-finding interviews to gather information; applies current state-of-the-art technology to effect solution of problems; arrives at design objectives and decisions.
• Prepares system specifications; develops system modification, testing and conversion plans.
• Captures and documents facts and data to be used in the development of systems.
• Coordinates with programming staffs in defining system and program specifications.
• Supervises team preparation of studies including gathering of information and preparation of systems proposals, as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of advanced computer software and hardware including programming languages, software packages and modern peripheral equipment.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of symbolic logic and the principles of deductive reasoning.
• Effectively applies considerable knowledge of mathematics, mathematical relationships, probability theory and business statistics.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of basic governmental accounting and operational procedures and sources of available data.
• Interprets diagrammatic representations of work flow with spatial perception.
• Demonstrates ability to work to precision and establish standards for accuracy.
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with both interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel.
• Displays leadership skills in a cooperative manner.
• Displays behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.