Senior Systems Analyst 01215

Title: Senior Systems Analyst #01215

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90000 $111000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location:VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website:www.vdacs.virginia

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to coordinate and provide information systems analysis services to the agency to support agency activities and Commonwealth citizens. The successful candidate will analyze business and other data processing problems to develop and implement technical solutions to complex applications problems system administration issues or network concerns. The incumbent will perform systems management and integration functions; improve existing computer systems and review of computer system capabilities workflow and schedule limitations; and analyze or recommend commercially available software that will enable VDACS to meet agency strategic goals. Once onboarded this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealths telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of computer systems analysis design development and maintenance at all stages of the system development life cycle. Advanced skills identifying defining and documenting user requirements from multiple sources developing complex technical designs and solutions to solve business problems and documenting proposed solutions to effectively relay these requirements to both business users and developers. Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices associated with data model design database development and database performance and permissions administration. Advanced familiarity with a variety of software development environments patterns architectures and designs including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Ability to work independently to identify analyze and resolve problems define and implement solutions and work directly and professionally with business stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Effective oral and written communication skills; exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage/evaluate projects and to organize and prioritize work. H.S. Diploma/GED Required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge skills and abilities to include knowledge of computer science information systems or a related field. Extensive experience developing software applications in multiple programming languages and technologies. Substantial experience developing data models reports interfaces and data transformations. Experience documenting designs delivering enduser training performing software testing and troubleshooting production systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprintbased criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.