IT Applications Analyst
State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE
•$69,821 - $85,070•Onsite
About The Position
This classification level is responsible for assisting the courts and probation division in managing the deployment of software applications, assessing and implementing data application enhancements at district offices. Responsibilities related to project management, which may include developing structure recommendations for software applications; assessing impact to data and analyzing system processes, technology and user needs; developing implementation requirements and planning for application modification; acting as liaison between development staff, analysts, management, and end users; testing application enhancing; and documenting technology requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
- Applicable applications and software systems knowledge.
- System analysis and application design principles knowledge.
- Applicable programming principles and/or languages knowledge.
- Troubleshooting techniques and procedures knowledge.
- Database maintenance techniques and methods knowledge.
- Recordkeeping principles knowledge.
- Technical and instructional documentation development method knowledge.
- Customer service principles knowledge.
- Project management principles knowledge.
- Skill in analyzing systems and user requirements.
- Skill in developing computer applications.
- Skill in troubleshooting applications and software systems.
- Skill in managing and maintaining database.
- Skill in maintaining operational records.
- Skill in managing projects.
- Skill in developing technical and instructional documentation.
- Skill in providing customer services.
- Skill in communicating technical information to non-technical audience.
- Skill in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates applications, systems, and database upgrades or changes; deploys and implements applications modules and processes; tests and analyzes new implementations; and ensures the efficiency and security of applications, systems, and database.
- Identifies or consults with end-users regarding business goals and user needs; analyzes applications, systems, and database to identify areas of improvement or sources of errors; provides recommendations to improve system efficiency and security; assist in developing modification implementation strategies and plans; collaborates with the project team to develop and implement work plans, including assigning work and tracking project progress.
- Monitors programs, systems, and database performance and conducts quality assurance of assigned information technology work projects.
- Prepares, maintains, updates, and reviews a variety of technical records and reports. Presents to and trains end-users on application changes.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Serves on departmental and/or other technology committees.
- Provides training and develops instructional materials to assist users with systems, software, and hardware usage.
- Assists in developing and managing project plans.
Benefits
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
- FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
- Paid training to develop your skills
- Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
- Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
- Opportunity for bilingual pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
