Systems Analyst - DAFS Applications Team

OFFIEC OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MAINE IT

Opening Date: May 16, 2024

Closing Date:  May 31, 2024

Job Class Code: 0867
Grade: 27
Salary: $64,990.64 - $87,834.24 (includes 15% recruitment & retention stipend and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus)
Position Number: 065007356

You are a talented IT professional who is driven toward success. You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same. You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

 OVERVIEW    

The application development team within the Maine Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) is seeking a highly motivated Systems Analyst. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with our team, which primarily supports bureaus within the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS). 

DAFS is responsible for a broad range of services and responsibilities. DAFS prepares the state budget, coordinates financial planning and programming, and advises the State Legislature on the financial statutes of state government. Services DAFS provides include human resources, information technology, public improvements, maintenance of state buildings and grounds, procurement, and fleet management. DAFS also administers the state’s lottery operations and manages the sales of distilled spirits.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do.  At MaineIT we:  

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.  
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.  
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.  
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors. 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? 

An opportunity to have fun, learn and develop new skills, and work with HIGHLY TALENTED team members and business partners!!

Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time.

This is your chance to help create, modernize, enhance, and support business-critical systems for DAFS and its agencies. You’ll work closely with business users and MaineIT staff in conducting advanced analysis in support of business objectives, defining requirements, developing strategies, and building/maintaining complex application programs. You’ll be challenged every day with new and exciting opportunities, while contributing to the agencies’ business objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will perform analysis and documentation of business and system processes. You will design technical solutions to business needs and work with the Application Development team to implement those solutions. You will be involved in all phases of the SDLC, including Requirements Definition and Documentation, Systems Analysis and Design, Change Management Documentation, System Integration, User Acceptance Testing and Deployment Coordination.

You will:

• Gather and document business requirements and translate these into technical requirement specifications
• Perform high-level analysis to be used by development teams and/or vendors regarding initiatives that business partners intend to pursue
• Analyze the details of interfaces in systems, cataloging both the data elements and mode of transmission
• Perform high-level, initial analysis for changes and/or enhancements to application code or interfaces
• Identify gaps in current application systems capabilities, recommend solutions, write specifications, and collaborate with vendors and business partners, from concept through production implementation of a user/team-accepted solution 
• Produce process flows, training materials, and documentation.
• Manage assigned projects and oversee the work of technical staff engaged in system design, development, and maintenance activities.
• Work with vendors to provide oversight on the applications they provide.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle, as well as the project development cycle
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and effectively at a level appropriate to the target audience, which will include business users, senior business managers, project managers, and all levels of IT support and management.
• Ability to work as a member of a team consisting of onsite and remote technical resources
• Must be comfortable working directly with end-user community to capture, refine, and verify business requirements, translate those requirements into technical tasks, and implement them into application processes.
• Must be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Desire and commitment to a high level of support to the customer, establishing and maintaining a positive relationship. 
• Experience in writing SQL queries a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A four (4) year combination of higher level programming and or systems analysis and design experience.  
• A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of programming experience.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass the required background checks as a condition of employment. 

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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