Systems Analyst VII Solutions Architect Information and Technology Division (010382)

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Computer Science Computer Information Systems Management Information Systems or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required ten years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Ten years full-time wage-earning information technology project management or enterprise-level solution analysis and provisioning experience.

3. Six years full-time wage-earning systems analysis design and implementation experience.

4. Governmental program experience preferred.

* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems the techniques used in the design of automated and non-automated systems information technology equipment applicable programming languages computer hardware and software and computer operating systems writing program code and automated mapping.

2. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.

3. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

4. Skill to coordinate effectively with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.

5. Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.

6. Skill in developing or revising program code.

7. Skill in scheduling testing installing and implementing programs.

8. Skill in troubleshooting complex computer systems.

9. Skill to analyze complex systems and procedures.

10. Skill to write and revise standards and procedures.

11. Skill to train others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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EMAIL

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced and supervisory computer systems analysis work. Work involves directing the planning budgeting and analysis of user requirements procedures and problems to automate processing and to improve existing systems; and designing and implementing designs using software-programming languages. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs and participates in the planning design development implementation support and maintenance of information technology security measures to safeguard departmental information; and oversees and participates in the development and execution of enterprise-level strategies and technical direction including establishing processes and procedures for executing and maintaining technology road maps.

B. Oversees studies and the preparation of reports that include study findings recommendations and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; devises and implements optimum solutions; and oversees projects that cross functional agency systems and other state entities that require coordinating planning and scheduling during project development and implementation stages.

C. Oversees and plans and schedules studies and system implementations; oversees and identifies system requirements develops functional design specifications to meet requirements and solutions to complex operational problems; and oversees and conducts tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.

D. Oversees and conducts the training of staff prior to the implementation of technical and computer systems and offers advice and guidance during the implementation process.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.