Senior Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$7,787 - $11,450•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position will require polished leadership skills, special technology related skills (denoted above), good communication skills, ability to work under pressure gracefully with tact and deftness, handle multiple high priority projects contemporaneously, and successfully complete large and small projects to successful outcomes in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have experience with team leadership, the required special technology related skills (denoted above), good communication skills, handling high pressure situations gracefully, working on multiple projects at the same time, and a track record of completing projects on time successfully. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT! The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a major computer-based information system. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: • 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 carryover 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 For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 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.Essential Function Under general direction, serves as a Senior Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) performing highly complex technical and advisory functions in the development and administration of web-based SharePoint solutions from project definition to successful implementation

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 Technology field
Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, SQL, MS Office 365, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), .Net, Web Accessibility standards, and JAWS screen reader
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 a 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 ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
Requires ability to travel in performance of duties
Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, SQL, MS Office 365, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), .Net, Web Accessibility standards, and JAWS screen reader
Three (3) years of professional experience performing highly complex technical and advisory functions in the development and administration of web-based Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint solutions from project definition to successful implementation
Three (3) years of professional experience serving in a team leadership capacity, leading efforts to gather user requirements, perform detailed systems analysis, develop specifications for Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint solutions
Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical guidance to other team members in the implementation of Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint solutions
Three (3) years of professional experience developing Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint sites

Responsibilities

Leads cross-functional teams on highly complex projects, independently driving the collection and analysis of user requirements to inform strategic solution development
Implements Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint solutions utilizing Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Visual Studio, .NET, C#, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, SQL, MS Office 365, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Web Accessibility standards, and JAWS screen reader
Coordinates enhancement and maintenance activities on existing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Microsoft SharePoint sites, utilizing Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, HTML, Visual Studio, .NET, C#, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, SQL, MS Office 365, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Web Accessibility standards, and JAWS screen reader
Keeps abreast of new developments in the web 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 carryover 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