Programmer Analyst
Programmer Analyst
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Supplemental Information
Under the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Regents the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) administers Louisianas premier meritbased scholarship program the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS and TOPS Tech); the GO Youth ChalleNGe Grant Louisianas needbased component to the states financial aid plan to support nontraditional and low to moderateincome students (the Louisiana GO Grant) the states 529 college savings plan called the Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust (START) program the START K12 Education Savings Plan the 529A savings plan called the Louisiana ABLE Program; the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship program; the BESE Tuition Program for Teachers; the GEAUX Teach Program; the Patriot Scholarship Program; the MJ Foster Promise Program; the TOPS Tech Early Start Program for 11th and 12th graders; and the John R. Justice Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
LOSFA is extremely active in the dissemination of college access information within the state with a concentration on assisting students from lowincome families and firstgeneration college attendees in locating and obtaining the resources necessary to pursue and complete a postsecondary education. To attain this LOSFA regularly partners with other entities including the Louisiana Department of Education (LADOE) the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Statewide School Districts U.S. Department of Education the Louisiana Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and others. In conjunction with DCFS LOSFA provides payment processing assistance for the Chafee Education and Training Voucher for students who have aged out of the foster care system and Strategies to Empower People (STEP) to aid governmentassisted citizens in obtaining their Adult Education certificate and Vocational Education training.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Programmer Analyst receives administrative direction from the Assistant Director of Programming. Below is a list of duties and responsibilities which may expand in complexity due to changes in federal/state regulations program demands or technological advancements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree in a related analytical field (e.g. Information Systems & Decision Science (ISDS) Information Technology Computer Science Data Science Business Management or Economics); Masters preferred; Doctorate a plus.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Proficiency in:
- MS SQL Server SSIS SSRS TSQL .NET Core C# Java and OOP concepts.
- Git (version control) and Visual Studio for collaborative development.
- ETL processes data management and reporting tools.
- Experience with:
- Migration of legacy applications to modern technology stacks.
- Web development (HTML CSS JavaScript Django Flask React) is a plus.
- Database management systems (MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB) and data modeling.
- Data analytics tools (Pandas NumPy TensorFlow Tableau Power BI SAS Visual Analytics).
SOFT SKILLS:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities with a proactive problemsolving approach.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited the following:
Award System Support & Maintenance:- Support all aspects of LOSFAs Award System ensuring efficient processing and data integrity.
- Provide account reaccess support for users experiencing credentialrelated issues.
- Query and analyze Award System data for audits reporting and metric tracking.
- Address support tickets in TrackIt related to Award System functions.
- Assist in the modernization of the Award System:
- Enhance user experience by improving the Award System interface and workflows.
- Evaluate and optimize daily processes during the transition to modern technologies.
- Convert and rewrite core queries from legacy databases to TSQL for improved efficiency.
- Lead efforts in migrating legacy applications to .NET Core ensuring seamless transition and improved functionality.
- Develop and maintain SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) packages for ETL processes.
- Design develop and optimize SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) reports.
- Query and provide data insights for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop maintain and enhance applications using .NET Core C# Java and modern frameworks.
- Convert legacy applications to modern .NET Core solutions optimizing for performance and maintainability.
- Apply ObjectOriented Programming (OOP) principles in system design and development.
- Work on full software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements gathering design coding testing and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues escalating as needed.
- Utilize Gitfor version control and Visual Studio for development.
- Develop and optimize system integration with modern database technologies.
- Implement data analytics solutions including data collection preprocessing analysis and visualization.
- Utilize MS SQL Server TSQL SSIS and SSRS for business intelligence and decisionmaking.
- Optimize and maintain existing applications for scalability reliability and performance.
- Monitor application performance and security implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance for LOSFA.
- Lead migration of legacy applications to modern technology stacks ensuring minimal disruption and improved system functionality.
- Work with LOSFA Program Directors and Board of Regents (BOR) research teams to manage data automation.
- Leverage technologydriven approaches to enhance operational efficiency and informed decisionmaking.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the BITS Director and/or Assistant Director of Programming.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Contact Information:
Shanna Estay
Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at PDF reader)
Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This is an unclassified position.
The starting salary for this position will depend on the chosen applicants qualifications.
This position is located in Baton Rouge LA.
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Resumeswillnot be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.
In compliance with federal law all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I9 upon hire.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
