Senior Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst II, Option A

Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology

Closing Date: 07/11/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $7,491-$11,015

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

Posting Identification Number 39340

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 the Senior Developer providing support to the Department of Military Affairs and Prisoner Review Board. In this role you will provide a full range of complex professional and advisory functions in IT applications services and coordinate and/or conduct complex application development on-site and at user provided facilities using designated software/programming language for database design, program design, and the supplied support tools for testing the new processes while implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes. In addition, you will serve as project lead on complex projects determining and coordinating project components such as project scheduling and assignments. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

35% Under administrative direction of Chief Information Officer for the Office of the Fire Marshal, serves as the Senior Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and the Prisoner Review Board (PRB):

• Provides a full range of complex, professional, and advisory functions in Information Technology (IT) application services.

• Coordinates and conducts complex application development on-site and at user provided facilities using designated software/programming language for database design, program design, and the supplied support tools for testing the new processes while implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.

• Utilizes HTM, CSS, XML, Virtual PC & Server, system integration, SQL Server & SQL Reporting Service, SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project and MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, Visual Studio, ASP .Net Framework, Azure Dev Ops, Data analytics, Document Management Software, Digital Signature Technology, and JAWS in performance of duties.

• Offers comprehensive support for both the application and its user.

• Conducts and coordinates in-depth technical research, feasibility studies, and business and systems analysis to create system designs.

• Performs business and systems analysis by charting process flow, and by performing specification writing, coding, testing, audit trails, control procedures and fine tuning.

• Develops testing plans, specifications, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and/or systems.

• Performs testing to ensure logic paths are tested.

• Evaluates test results to verify conformance with program objectives.

• Prepares user and operational guidelines, operational manuals, and application or system documentation.

• Develops new major systems and sub-systems.

• Performs program development.

• Follows adopted system design methodology to ensure the integrity of each system/sub- system meets the required standards of security, efficiency, and scope of the specific project.

• Performs on-line and batch application development/support.

• Applies systems analysis methodologies in the development and preparation of general design, detail design, and program specifications documentation.

30% Serves as project lead on complex projects:

• Maintains and enhances existing IT applications systems.

• Determines and coordinates project components such as project scheduling and assignments.

• Assigns and reviews the work of project analyst staff.

• Provides guidance to assigned project staff.

• Reviews results and incorporates individual components of project into the final product.

• Provides input to the supervisor regarding staff performance on projects.

Essential Functions (Cont)

15% Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems:

• Ensures integrity of each system/sub-system during maintenance and enhancement activities by adhering to the adopted methodology standards.

• Provides mentoring and training to lower-level staff when required.

10% Serves as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications:

• Schedules processes, reviews history of processed jobs and responds appropriately to any abnormal completion status.

• Provides status reports to management.

5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:

• Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and maintain current on IT products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.

• Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations.

5% 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 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 with SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, and Adobe Acrobat/Designer.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing technical and functional activities utilizing ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, Microsoft Access, SQL Management Studio, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Service, Visual Basic (VB), Visual Studio, VB.NET, HTM, CSS, XML, Virtual PC & Server, or system integration.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Data analytics, Document Management Software, or Digital Signature Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance):

• Three (3) years of professional experience with SharePoint, MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, and Adobe Acrobat/Designer.

• Three (3) years of professional experience performing technical and functional activities utilizing ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, Microsoft Access, SQL Management Studio, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Service, Visual Basic (VB), Visual Studio, VB.NET, HTM, CSS, XML, Virtual PC & Server, or system integration.

• Three (3) years of professional experience with Data analytics, Docuware Management Software, or Digital Signature Technology.

• Three (3) years of experience with programming capabilities and database application development.

• Two (2) years of experience leading application development projects.

• One (1) year of experience performing business and systems analysis for application development.

• One (1) year of experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.

• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.

• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with clarity and precision.

• Ability to prepare and make presentations to large and small audiences.

Employment Conditions

NOTE: 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 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 travel in performance of duties.

• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.

• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F

Work Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259

Agency Contact:

Hilary Weston

Email: Hilary.Weston@illinois.gov

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 state's 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 1,500 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 achievement. In 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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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield