System Analyst (Information Systems Analyst I, Option A)

Essential Functions

25% Under general direction, serves as a System Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS):

• Functions as an analyst and lead programmer independently performing tasks of a difficult and specialized nature, which includes the analysis and evaluation of system requirements using online batch processing, CICS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, Easytrieve, and various system utilities.  
• Confers with user groups and other DoIT/DHS staff to develop cost and time estimates, and design requirements for new or enhanced processing systems.  
• Coordinates the testing and implementation of systems utilizing online and batch processing, JCL, COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2, and system utilities.  
• Participates in verbal and/or written presentations of proposed data processing systems.

20% Serves as a system analyst for the Consolidated Accounting and Reporting System (CARS) and other systems assigned to the CARS team:

• Conducts feasibility studies.
• Provides expertise to lower level DoIT/DHS staff.
• Confers with user groups to establish DoIT/DHS requirements for current, new, or enhanced processing systems. 
• Reviews and verifies users are implementing current requirements.  
• Produces program and system specifications for complex systems and tasks which includes system flowcharts, audit trails, control procedures, and coordinates the testing and implementation. 
• Evaluates system/program test results to ensure overall conformance to the system/program objective.
• Analyzes and diagnoses system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.

20% Functions as an analyst and lead programmer for specific systems and tasks:

• Assists manager in the coordination of the workload of other unit staff ensuring the proper development of programs and completion of all required forms, documentation, and procedures with the objective of successful implementation and continuing production operation of the systems.
• Prepares user guidelines, operational manuals, and system documentation as required.

15% Consults with users and other DoIT/DHS staff regarding production and program problems:

• Confers with DoIT/DHS staff to determine problem areas and the methodology to correct.  
• Resolves production operations problems and maintains production system and database integrity.  

10% Participates in the coding, testing and implementation of programs while coordinating the development or major revision of a systems project.

5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field:

• Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations.

5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.  
2. Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
    

Specialized Skills

1. Requires one (1) year of professional experience in application programming utilizing JCL, COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2 and VSAM databases.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience in application programming utilizing JCL, COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2 and VSAM databases.
2. One (1) year of professional experience testing, and implementing programs utilizing online and batch processing, JCL, COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2, and system utilities. 
3. Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.
4. Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
5. Ability to mentor and providing leadership to lower-level application developers, including guidance and direction in the development, maintenance, and support of applications and systems. 
6. Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.  
7. Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory cooperative relationships with others.

Conditions of Employment

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. 

1. Requires the ability to verify identity.
2. Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
3. Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
4. Requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 
5. Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
6. 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.
7. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. 
8. Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. 
9. Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
10. Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.