SENIOR INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT - 1

Senior Info Tech Business ConsultantFunctions as the Division of Consumer Services (DCS) Lead Business Analyst and in this capacity will create and maintain a list of functional documents that outline the whole of business conducted in the Division and the five Bureaus contained within. Coordinates with all pertinent Division, Bureau and Subject Matter Experts to get the business defined. Interacts with development staff to teach/explain business needs and translate that into "tech talk" that the developers will understand so that application development can be done. Coordinates with the Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) and Office of Agriculture Technology Services (OATS) when needed to ensure that all DCS applications are developed in accordance with written ISDM protocols and established Software Development Lifecycle standards. Duties include coordination with OATS of IT resource needs and integration with department's Enterprise policy and procedures where needed. Stays abreast of new technology, software development, and information system use. Develops and implements recommendations for system design and enhancements with input from OATS staff. Creates and maintains training materials for all applications used in DCS. This will include all aspects of the DOCS and LIMS systems, including any future development done in DCS. Coordinates with pertinent Division, Bureau, Subject Matter Experts, and application development staff as needed to get the business rules and policy and procedures correct for the training materials. Keeps a database of all training materials and will develop a scheduled review process and necessary updates of all said materials. Responsible for maintaining a list of documented bugs in existing applications and/or changes/enhancement to existing applications. Coordinates with the Division Information Officer (DIO), Division Director, and pertinent Bureau Staff to prioritize the list of bug fixes and/or changes/enhancement to existing applications. Will coordinate with Division Information Officer, Division Director, pertinent Bureau Staff and Subject Matter Experts on any new development or system architecture that will be needed for the future needs of DCS. Will create and maintain test plans for new development and/or bug fixes. Will create test plans independent of the application developers to test new code that is written. The incumbent will perform beta testing of applications and will coordinate with development staff to fix issues before Division/Bureau Staff perform user acceptance testing. Creates and maintains an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) and Data Dictionary for systems used in DCS. They will also be required to help design any new applications/modules required in the DCS, this will include any architecture, business layer and application font end. Act as the backup Project Manager (DIO) on projects in the Division of Consumer Services. Perform other related duties as required.Knowledge of generally accepted business principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of techniques of computer systems analysis and design. Knowledge of structured analysis techniques. Ability to design systems logic and/or process information logically. Ability to identify and define user task needs and/or conduct short and long range project planning studies. Ability to prepare functional program specifications for complex business applications. Ability to analyze and interpret computer related data and resolve system production problems. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate technical/business information effectively to information technology personnel. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of developing with relational databases (Oracle and/or SQL Server). Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and best practices. Knowledge of relational database design, data processing and data communications. Knowledge of data privacy and protection protocols. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to learn new skills as required in the performance of duties. Ability to write and perform unit and system testing based on technical specifications and software requirements. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with division staff.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.