IT APPLICATIONS ANALYST

IT Applications Analyst

System Office - Augusta, ME 04330

Description

IT Applications Analyst

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking to fill two full-time IT Applications Analyst positions. These positions are responsible for developing and maintaining successful enterprise applications and systems and for implementing, configuring, and managing these applications, ensuring smooth operation, and offering expert guidance on the features and modifications that best align with the Maine Community College System's (MCCS) strategic objectives. The IT Applications Analyst bridges Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Colleges, translating stakeholders' business goals into specific deliverables and overseeing their technical implementation. They also conduct in-depth data flow analysis and anticipate the necessary architecture and infrastructure changes to support MCCS' continued growth. Enterprise applications include, but are not limited to, Anthology Student, Anthology Finance, Anthology Reach/Apply, Anthology Raise, Anthology Succeed, TouchNet, Paycom, D2L Brightspace, Maxient, Manage Engine Service Desk Plus, NetPartner, Microsoft Dynamics. These two positions will be located at the Maine Community College System Office in Augusta, Maine.

The IT Applications Analyst position is placed at level 21 in the MSEA Support Services Bargaining Unit and is expected to pay in the vicinity of $59,000. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

The required minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or directly related field and two years of experience as a business, data, or applications analyst.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse team members, including executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.
• Proven ability to facilitate requirement workshops/training sessions with large groups of business users and leadership.
• Ability and proven experience to translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications that can be used for development.
• Capable of breaking down technical complexities into language easily understood by business units and end users.
• Experience and knowledge in writing functional specifications and documents.
• Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and analysis, and all phases of the project life cycle: requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, training, and measuring effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles.

To apply, please upload your cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts when you complete the online application. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the MCCS Affirmative Action Office View phone number on click.appcast.io . TTY Dial Maine Relay 711.