We are currently seeking a Programmer Analyst IV to join the Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History within Information Technology Services (ITS) here at the University of Southern California (USC). The Programmer Analyst IV will be tasked with serving as a project leader for large and complex software application projects or as a specialist providing technical consulting on complex projects.

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems. Prepares detailed application design specifications. Oversees program design, coding, testing, debugging, installation, documentation, and maintenance. Has full technical knowledge of programming and analysis and instructs, directs, and reviews the work of other programming staff.

USC Shoah Foundation, The Institute for History and Education, was founded by Steven Spielberg in 1994 and houses 55,000 audio-visual testimonies of genocide survivors and witnesses in its Visual History Archive (VHA). The VHA Program will expand worldwide sustainable access to the Visual History Archive. It will reimagine use to increase audience interactions and grow engagement with the goal of developing empathy, understanding, and respect through testimony.

ITS CULTURE

USC’s ITS organization represents a diverse and talented team, committed to supporting a collaborative culture and delivering secure and innovative IT services, core to the mission of USC. ITS values accountability, excellence, and commitment to exceptional customer experience. ITS strives for a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages employees to do their best work every day and where individuals are recognized and celebrated for their contributions.

ABOUT USC

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology, and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The candidate for the position of Programmer Analyst IV must meet the following qualifications:

• Designs complex applications using coding languages.
• Establishes and implements user training programs.
• Serves as mentor to junior level staff.
• Follows protocols and procedures to ensure application security.
• Stays informed of changes in technology by reading journals and other pertinent publications, maintaining contact with vendors, and participating in professional organizations, meetings, and seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Come join the USC ITS team and work as a trusted partner in shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.