Senior Application Development Programmer/Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II Option A)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•$8,060 - $11,851•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Senior Application Development Programmer/Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development, support, enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS), client server applications and other in-house developed Correctional systems. In this role you will coordinate the activities of other information technology professionals in the development of system documentation, program specifications, audit trails, edits and control procedures. In addition, you will review and participate in the design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance of accounting/inventory/point of sale application programs in a Windows OS environment, using PowerBuilder, SQL and enterprise-level, relational databases.

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 designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining client server-based information systems, including applications supporting fund accounting, inventory management, and point-of-sale functions.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using Power Builder, including use of PowerBuilder’s Foundation classes (PFC), and proficiency with object-oriented language including C# and VB.Net to support integration, enhancement, and modernization efforts.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise-level relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later, including stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies, and data integrity controls to support mission critical systems.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining client server-based information systems, including applications supporting fund accounting, inventory management, and point-of-sale functions.
Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using Power Builder, including use of PowerBuilder’s Foundation classes (PFC), and proficiency with object-oriented language including C# and VB.Net to support integration, enhancement, and modernization efforts.
Three (3) years of professional experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise-level relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later, including stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies, and data integrity controls to support mission critical systems.
One (1) year of professional experience working with Windows OS environment, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis that supports system development and evaluation.
One (1) year of professional experience working with accounting, inventory, or point‑of‑sale systems, providing technical support, troubleshooting, or system enhancements relevant to a corrections or similarly regulated environment.
Ability to analyze data logically, exercise sound judgment and develop solutions to organizational and system challenges, including those involving accounting, inventory, and point-of-sale processes.
Extensive knowledge of feasibility study methodologies, including system analysis, requirements gather, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of alternative technical approaches to support system conversion, enhancements, or modernization initiatives.
Ability to coordinate, mentor, or guide the activities of other IT professionals to ensure accurate system documentation, adherence to program specifications, and successful completion of technical deliverables.
Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
Ability to establish, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, colleagues, vendors, technical personnel, and system users to support collaborative development, user consultations, and system implementation.

Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior Application Development Programmer / Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development, support, enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS) , client server applications, and other in-house developed Correctional systems.
Evaluates information technology needs and develops work plans and cost estimates.
Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of Agency functions and data addressing accounting, inventory, and point of sale needs associated with managing funds for incarcerated individuals.
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 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