Mainframe Application Analyst

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking a skilled Mainframe Application Analyst to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this role, you will support legacy mainframe systems essential to WVDOT's operations. You will perform analysis, design, and development efforts while collaborating with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, application analysts, business policy staff, and workers.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of mainframe application development experience using COBOL, CICS, and JCL
• Minimum of three (3) years of relational database experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of analysis and design experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work with project managers, business analysts, database administrators (DBAs), application analysts, business policy staff, and workers

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transportation or government IT environments
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Familiarity with change management and documentation standards in a public sector setting
• Experience with additional mainframe tools or utilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, and JCL
• Perform analysis and design of mainframe-based systems
• Work with relational databases to support data integrity, performance, and reporting needs
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing mainframe applications to ensure high availability and performance for WVDOT systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including business policy staff and technical teams—to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support senior analysts and lead developers on larger projects as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees