Senior Application Development ProgrammerAnalyst (Information Systems Analyst II Option A)
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56564
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 06/16/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option:Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $8060/month; Full Range $8060 - $11851/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic creative thinking problem solving environment. This position serves as a Senior Application Development Programmer/Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development support enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS) client server applications and other in-house developed Correctional this role you will coordinate the activities of other information technology professionals in the development of system documentation program specifications audit trails edits and control addition you will review and participate in the design coding testing implementation and maintenance of accounting/inventory/point of sale application programs in a Windows OS environment using PowerBuilder SQL and enterprise-level relational databases. If you possess these knowledges skills abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!
- As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction serves as a Senior Application Development Programmer / Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development support enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS) client server applications and other in-house developed Correctional systems.
- Evaluates information technology needs and develops work plans and cost estimates.
- Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of Agency functions and data addressing accounting inventory and point of sale needs associated with managing funds for incarcerated individuals.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in application services or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing coding testing implementing and maintaining client server-based information systems including applications supporting fund accounting inventory management and point-of-sale functions.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using Power Builder including use of PowerBuilders Foundation classes (PFC) and proficiency with object-oriented language including C# and to support integration enhancement and modernization efforts.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing optimizing and maintaining enterprise-level relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later including stored procedures triggers indexing strategies and data integrity controls to support mission critical systems.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of professional experience designing coding testing implementing and maintaining client server-based information systems including applications supporting fund accounting inventory management and point-of-sale functions.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using Power Builder including use of PowerBuilders Foundation classes (PFC) and proficiency with object-oriented language including C# and to support integration enhancement and modernization efforts.
- Three (3) years of professional experience designing optimizing and maintaining enterprise-level relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later including stored procedures triggers indexing strategies and data integrity controls to support mission critical systems.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with Windows OS environment including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation reporting and data analysis that supports system development and evaluation.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with accounting inventory or pointofsale systems providing technical support troubleshooting or system enhancements relevant to a corrections or similarly regulated environment.
- Ability to analyze data logically exercise sound judgment and develop solutions to organizational and system challenges including those involving accounting inventory and point-of-sale processes.
- Extensive knowledge of feasibility study methodologies including system analysis requirements gather cost-benefit analysis and evaluation of alternative technical approaches to support system conversion enhancements or modernization initiatives.
- Ability to coordinate mentor or guide the activities of other IT professionals to ensure accurate system documentation adherence to program specifications and successful completion of technical deliverables.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
- Ability to establish foster and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials colleagues vendors technical personnel and system users to support collaborative development user consultations and system implementation.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled short notice evenings weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and training to remain current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee regardless of the position held is prohibited.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 1340 N 9th St Springfield Illinois 62766
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the states IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology innovation and telecommunication services as well as policy and standards development lifecycle investment planning and cybersecurity services. With over 1500 employees DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers develop new skills and reach their potential both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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