Systema Analyst SY 2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools · Newark, NJ · 1 mo ago
Business Development$63k–$71k/yrFull-time
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Plans and conducts studies of operations relative to the development or revision of operational procedures.
- Conducts feasibility studies requiring detailed analysis of existing functions and preparation of cost estimates to determine advisability of adopting data processing programs.
- Develops and participates in studies to determine effectiveness of programs, policies, methods, procedures, and forms, and recommends improved courses of actions.
- Participates in conferences with administrative officers and operating supervisors to discuss new or revised plans, programs, procedures, and results of evaluation studies.
- May assist in the preparation of schedules outlining essential steps to be taken in the installation of and/or conversion to data processing systems.
- Prepares charts, programs, and instructions to illustrate, explain, and implement data processing procedures and programs.
- Studies procedural difficulties and operating problems, and gives advice on their solution.
- Appraises adequacy and efficiency of current data processing systems and assists in developing the organizational structure and methods required for performance of existing new and/or expanded functions.
- Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other factual reports based on surveys, investigations, and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- Provides technical support to end-users with hardware and software problems.
- Evaluates hardware and software and makes recommendations to management.
Qualifications And Requirements
- Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Six (6) years of professional experience in the design, installation, and operation of programs for electronic data processing equipment and/or in the design and implementation of systems for electronic data processing application.
- Or possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of and familiarity with electronic data processing equipment and its selection and application to specific operating requirements.
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in making estimates and analyses of the capacity of existing data processing equipment and/or the degree of utilization made thereof.
- Knowledge of statistical methods and practices.
- Knowledge of principles of organization and management.
- Knowledge of capabilities and programming techniques of a general purpose computer and peripheral equipment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Productivity Tools.
- Knowledge of Local Area and Wide Area Network technologies.
- Knowledge of Personal Computers, laptops, and other end-user devices.
- Knowledge of Wireless Networks.
- Knowledge of analysis and correction of procedures and considerations involved in the planning, design, and implementation of a data processing system.
- Ability to make studies to determine feasibility of using data processing techniques to improve operational procedures.
- Ability to organize and direct a conversion to a data processing system.
- Ability to prepare charts, programs, and procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity and end user related issues.
- Ability to multi-task in a busy network environment.
- Ability to participate in conferences and present results of evaluation studies of present or new operational procedures effectively.
- Ability to estimate the cost of adapting or revising data processing methods.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other factual reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.