Senior Systems Analyst (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT. A)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Senior Systems Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A (Special Skills)
Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology
Position Title: Information Systems Analyst II, Opt A
Job Posting ID: IS41002
BPIS: 12941
Start Date: 08/30/2024
Closing Date: 09/16/2024
Salary: $7,491 - $11,015 (Starting salary for non-state $7,491)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number: IS 41002
Job Posting Details:
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Senior Systems Analyst supporting the Document Generation (DocGen) unit, including DocGen Forms and Data Matches sub-systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with COBOL and strong analytical skills. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:
https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Systems Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
- Interprets technical results and analyzes improvements to the DocGen Forms/Data Matches sub-systems
- Writes code specifications for complex program applications
- Coordinates the development of major revisions of complex system project including KIDS software
- Consults with user groups and bureau staff regarding production and program problems; confers with analysts and programmers to determine problem areas and methods to resolve problems
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the field
- Provides analyst and programming support for other analysts in the Bureau of KIDS Support as needed, as well as to staff contracted through the agency to provide services in support of the Title IV-D program
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in a related Information Technology field
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Online and Batch Telon
- Requires three (3) years of experience with Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL)
- Requires three (3) years of experience with databases created in MS Access, Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, Information Management System (IMS) and Database 2 (DB2)
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience with Online and Batch Telon
- Three (3) years of experience with Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL)
- Three (3) years of experience with databases created in MS Access, Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, Information Management System (IMS) and Database 2 (DB2)
- Three (3) years of experience with Adobe and Microsoft Word
- Three (3) years of experience communicating clearly and concisely with audiences at a variety of technical levels
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel
- This position requires the ability to pass a national background check prior to employment due to access confidential federal tax information
- Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.)
- Requires ability to serve on an on-call basis as directed to answer questions and resolve complex issues
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
- NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield