Systems Analyst

Job TitleScope of ServicesThe selected candidate will be assigned to the Office of Information Technology serving the business unit’s needs with respect to documenting critical business processes, analyzing current business functions for effectiveness and efficiency opportunities, assisting in process redesign, assisting in development and testing. Duties may include analyzing financial systems and dependent business processes and assisting in re-engineering in areas impacted by an ongoing business transformation. Duties may also include development, maintenance and subject matter expert for applications dealing with complex financial business processes on large cross-functional application projects, ensuring that robust and scalable solutions are implemented.EducationBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience.ExperienceCandidate must have a minimum of 7+ years as a lead developer or development manager5+ years of broad experience working with development technologies including CA Gen, Classic ASP, DB2 for z/OS or Oracle databases or similar relational databases. Highly desired: VB and Javascript, Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET.Primary Job Duties/ TasksThe submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks:Work as a developer and subject matter expert for applications dealing with complex financial business processes on large cross-functional application projects, ensuring that robust and scalable solutions are implemented. Provide guidance and oversight to quality assurance on all new code from inception through integration, staging and production environments. Provide hands-on support to peers and mentor others. Identify, analyze and resolve problems and issues through the use of troubleshooting tools and techniques well as teamwork.Work with team toward continuous improvement; may include design, definition of roadmaps, standardization of processes and methodologies; collaborate with other developers and architects to drive guidelines, methodologies, and documentation. Work in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the project is communicated, supported and delivered to the highest standards. Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:Knowledge of terminology and concepts of DB2 for z/OS or Oracle databases or similar relational databases, including SQL proficiency; Proficient with Computer Associates’ CA Gen workstation toolset for web server, online and batch procedures; Knowledge of Computer Associates’ CA Gen Com Proxy service; Knowledge of Active Server Pages (Classic ASP) web page development languages VB and J-script; Knowledge of IBM Z-Server, CICS, JCL, and COBOL; Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio/.Net preferred; Experience with development and maintenance of Software systems dealing with complex financial business processes; Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment; Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team; Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions; Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement; Ability to effectively communicate and lead development teams; Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:Initiative: Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.Communication: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.