General Experience Expectations: The Systems Analyst is expected to have a strong foundation in IT systems design and development. They should possess analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to work independently and within a team. This role involves technical expertise and effective communication, especially when collaborating with other project team members and occasionally coaching junior staff
Scope of Work/Job Characteristics.
The Systems Analyst is responsible for the analysis, documentation, and data mapping of IT systems as part of an enterprise application modernization program. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Analyze and document business requirements to design IT systems that meet organizational needs.
Evaluating source code of legacy applications to extract and document data requirements.
Develop design and technical specifications.
Compile and synthesize technical and operational data to improve processes and system functionality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals align with business objectives
Map data flows between systems, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Alternatively, four (4) years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement or on a year-for-year basis where applicable.
The Department requires the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
A minimum of three (3) years of systems analysis/programming experience.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Structured Query Language [SQL], Java, Python), database management, and system analysis tools.
Strong skills in analyzing and documenting technical processes, mapping out business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and analyzing inefficiencies.
Data Analysis and Management, including experience with data mapping, data modeling, and data integration between systems.
Experience with Microsoft Visio and ability to demonstrate proficiency; and
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
The client prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to the corrections industry (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [HIPAA], Criminal Justice Information Services [CJIS] Security Standards, etc.); Experience designing processes that comply with industry-specific standards.
Familiarity with tools like Lucid chart, or specialized business process modeling tools; and
Skilled in developing systems solutions requiring both analysis and research