TWDB - 26-86: Systems Analyst V

*Must meet agency in-office requirements*

*Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

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MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 25B Information Technology Specialist; IT Information Systems Technician; 8848 Management, Data Systems Officer, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdfGeneral Description

** Job Description Summary**

Performs advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. May train others. Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Application Development Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of various computer applications.
• Works closely and amicably with business areas and end users to determine system requirements and develops means of achieving desired business results through application and database design.
• Develops systems requirements specifications using a combination of interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, storyboards, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and/or task and workflow analysis.
• Writes system requirements specifications documents according to standard templates in clear and concise language.
• Converts systems requirements into functional design documents to include the business process, design overview, and the data model.
• Manages requirements traceability and tracks requirements status throughout the project.
• Manages changes to baseline requirements through change control processes.
• Performs data analysis, data querying, and data migration functions.
• Proposes new application features and updates.
• Develops system test cases, testing plans, and coordinates testing of applications and application components.
• Coordinates deployment of new applications and changes to existing applications.
• Writes user guides for new applications and changes to existing applications.
• Works with business areas and project managers to help define project scope.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems relating to computer systems or programs.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.