Senior Systems Analyst RB # 25-369a

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Analyst performs specialized technical work in conducting detailed methods and systems surveys of department or division operations with a view to applying electronic data processing methods. An incumbent is responsible for the planning, designs, and analysis of requirements for the implementation and development of student and teacher related information systems. Incumbents in this position coordinate the activities of subordinate Analysts and Programmers working within a department, unit, or project team in the design, development and analysis of data processing systems. Supervision is received from a higher level technical administrator or supervisor, with some leeway for independent judgment. The incumbents will have supervisory duties over personnel assigned.

Requirements

Promotional Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Systems Analyst for two years
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in methods analysis or a related field involving organizational and procedures analysis; or High School Diploma, GED or Equivalency Diploma, and completion of a two-year post high school, community college or technical school course and five years of experience in methods analysis or related field involving organizational and procedures analysis; or High School Diploma, GED or Equivalency Diploma, and seven years of data processing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory position with responsibility for developing procedures and work flow; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of the above-mentioned training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of systems analysis and symbolic design
Thorough knowledge of programming techniques and concepts
Thorough knowledge of computer operating systems
Good knowledge of project management techniques and concepts
Ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems
Ability to conduct and analyze systems surveys
Ability to understand various software and hardware products
Ability to develop good working relationships with others
Supervision
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position

Responsibilities

Works with BPS management personnel to plan and execute projects specifically related to Information and Instructional Technology including but not limited to: Student and Staff device selection and deployment Instructional and Operational software systems including online/cloud based systems Innovative instructional technology programs Data collection Asset inventory
Participates in meetings and conferences with New York State ED (NY SED), and district administration to understand requirements for Teacher and Student Evaluations
Confers with district administration and teaching staff to resolve complex electronic procedural, operational, and technical issues related to the development and implementation of electronic teacher evaluation processes and procedures (APPRs) and Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)
Supports and maintains a computerized system to track teachers professional growth development and certifications
Develops work plans and time schedules for electronic projects including outlining phases, and identifying personnel and computing equipment requirements; monitors workload and progress; revises schedule and plans as needed
Participates with management personnel in planning, directing and coordinating operational and/or procedural matters to meet the goals and objectives of the project
Evaluates hardware and software products, and programming languages to determine their applicability to the system and/or project
Performs network administration functions such as maintaining user accounts and passwords, installing, upgrading, and maintaining software on servers, and troubleshooting and resolving connectivity issues; may consult with outside vendors to resolve user, connectivity, and programming issues.
Completes various reports and summaries for management and/or users, including status reports, problems, progress summaries, and system utilization reports
Modifies and/or writes program code and/or job control language as needed
Coordinates data transfers for information sharing between systems, internal departments and outside entities.
Responds to inquiries, questions, etc. and provides technical assistance and/or training to system users; assists in developing training or conduct training in computer systems and software as needed
Reviews and analyzes system problems including system documentation and production output to identify solutions and/or make appropriate referrals; obtains project quotations and arrange for the purchase of new technology; prepare invoice payments as necessary; assists in the preparation of bid specification, and analysis of bid proposals for computer and network equipment and software
Confers with other computing personnel to solve complex procedural, operational and technical problems
Participates in the development of system and programming standards
Performs related duties as required.