IT Systems Analyst

State of Montana • Miles City, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
The IT Systems Analyst works within the Information Technology Bureau in the Montana Department of Corrections’ Director’s Office. This office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!
The IT Systems Analyst is a strategic leader responsible for aligning IT systems with organizational objectives. This role involves collaborating with managers to analyze, design, and implement system enhancements while ensuring data integrity. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth testing, researching new functionalities, and providing cost-benefit analyses for system upgrades. Additionally, the Supervisor oversees the installation and configuration of systems, manages a team of 6 employees, and handles personnel functions such as hiring, performance management, and discipline. The role also involves collaboration with vendors, budget management, and staying abreast of emerging technologies to recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Three years of relevant experience
• A total of five years of relevant experience may be substituted to meet these qualifications
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

• aligning IT systems with organizational objectives
• collaborating with managers to analyze, design, and implement system enhancements
• ensuring data integrity
• conducting in-depth testing
• researching new functionalities
• providing cost-benefit analyses for system upgrades
• overseeing the installation and configuration of systems
• managing a team of 6 employees
• handling personnel functions such as hiring, performance management, and discipline
• collaboration with vendors
• budget management
• staying abreast of emerging technologies to recommend improvements

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• generous State of Montana Benefits
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees