GenTax Computer Programming Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$8,060 - $11,851•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a GenTax Computer Programming Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services. In this role, you will lead complex application development efforts, perform technical research, evaluate system needs, and provide user support. In addition, you will analyze service request changes, coordinate major projects, and support scheduling and maintenance activities. 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.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of 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 Services field.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience configuring, enhancing, and supporting the GenTax Integrated Tax System or similar tax processing system.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience using GenTax tools or comparable tax administration tools, Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, and application programming, to design, code, test, and implement complex systems changes within a large integrated tax environment.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience working with Revenue Accounting and Transactions portions of the GenTax System or comparable tax system, demonstrating deep knowledge of the system’s functional complexity and interdependencies.
Requires the ability to verify identity.
Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
Requires the ability to pass tax compliance and position specific, agency required background check.
Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience configuring, enhancing, and supporting the GenTax Integrated Tax System or similar tax processing system.
Three (3) years of professional experience using GenTax tools or comparable tax administration tools, Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, and application programming, to design, code, test, and implement complex systems changes within a large integrated tax environment.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with Revenue Accounting and Transactions portions of the GenTax System or comparable tax system, demonstrating deep knowledge of the system’s functional complexity and interdependencies.
Three (3) years of professional experience applying Object Oriented Application Design methodologies, including designing system components, database structures, workflows, and reusable code modules for large scale applications.
Three (3) years of professional experience conducting complex technical research, feasibility analysis, and long range system planning, including translating user needs into actionable system requirements and recommending enhancements to improve system performance and efficiency.
Three (3) years of professional experience serving as a technical lead or project leader on major or complex IT initiatives, including coordinating tasks, providing technical direction, ensuring quality assurance, and delivering project outcomes within established timelines.
Three (3) years of professional experience performing advanced system testing, including developing test plans and test scripts, executing integrated testing, verifying logic paths, evaluating results, and safeguarding system integrity through adopted methodologies and standards.
Extensive knowledge of information technology concepts, principles, methodologies, and development practices, including system analysis, application design, database management, and secure coding standards applicable to tax systems.
Ability to deliver clear, concise, and technically accurate verbal and written communication, including documentation of system requirements, technical specifications, testing plans, system procedures, and user guidance.
Ability to mentor technical staff and provide expert guidance on system functionality and modifications.

Responsibilities

Serves as a GenTax Computer Programming Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services
Serves as liaison with user community for changes and enhancements to the Tax Platform Section in the GenTax Integrated Tax System.
Serves as a technical project lead for full-range major/complex projects including large hardware/software deployments and installations.
Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications.
Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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 carry over 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