Performs the independent analysis, design, implementation, and modification of more complex computer systems.
This is an experienced level analyst that provides solutions to meet business needs. Positions in this class may have supervisory responsibilities or may direct the activities of technical personnel.
Regularly serves as program/project leader involving both internal and external projects. Provides expertise for the design and business feasibility of IT systems within a wide range of complexity levels. Recommends tools/solutions to develop/enhance systems and applications. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions. Translates business needs into functional requirements/specifications and manages changes. Works in conjunction with developers to estimate the amount of analysis and development effort needed based on requirements. Creates and executes processes and procedures that ensure that all systems, products, and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements. Leads the creation and execution of test scenarios and creates and tests more technical and complex scenarios to ensure proper system operation and freedom from defects. Analyzes current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Serves as a subject matter expert associated with more technical and complex content, processes, and procedures. Performs process analysis and definition by dissecting problems and suggesting solutions. Performs process re-engineering, design, and simulation. Leads the coordination of system modifications with business functional areas and IT. Acts as a liaison with functional business areas to provide solutions for more complex problems. May lead staff in recreating user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify complex problems. Directs the design of and manages the outcome of special projects. May lead the system development life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, supporting software and/or hardware, quality assurance, regression testing, etc. May lead and direct work of others. Manages system business activities defined by an agency’s System Development Life Cycle.
Experienced knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of information systems. Ability to understand and carry out more complex technical instructions and requests. Ability to analyze and reduce to logical order more complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel. Ability to provide status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Understands principles of project management.
A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.