LTCE Senior Systems Analyst (Power Platform)

Bay Area Air District•San Francisco, CA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Air District is hiring a Senior Systems Analyst in its Enterprise Technology Solutions Division. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Power Platform solutions in collaboration with IT and cross-functional teams. Work includes defining and documenting business requirements; developing Power Apps and Power Automate workflows; integrating secure, efficient data connections using Dataverse and other sources; and creating dashboards and reports with Power BI. The analyst provides technical leadership and ensures accuracy, timely delivery, and ongoing maintenance of applications that improve processes, data integrity, and decision-making. A strong customer focus is required to understand business needs, deliver user-friendly solutions, and support seamless implementation. This is an advanced lead-level position in the systems analyst series. The incumbent performs complex work, provides lead direction to project teams, resolves complex issues, and develops advanced technical solutions. The role is distinguished from Principal Systems Analyst by its narrower leadership scope, and from Supervising Systems Analyst because it does not continuously assign, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff. The position is in the Enterprise Technology Solutions Division, which provides technology, data, and digital services supporting the Air District’s mission and business operations. The division delivers secure, reliable technology solutions and is responsible for enterprise applications, data management, business intelligence, system integration, cloud technologies, digital services, records management, and information security. Current initiatives include expanding enterprise analytics, modernizing platforms, improving data accessibility and quality, supporting digital service delivery, and implementing solutions to improve organizational effectiveness. This is one full-time, limited-term contract position, anticipated to last three years. Limited Term Contract Employee positions are funded by grants or other designated funds, are subject to individual employment contracts, and are limited to the duration of their funding source. LTCE employees serve at will and are not subject to the terms of the Employee Association MOU. Regular employees may apply. A hybrid work schedule may be available depending on the assignment and operational needs; the position is not eligible to be fully remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field, and three years of experience in IT systems analysis, design, and project management, including significant experience in complex IT environments; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of system integration and interoperability, IT infrastructure and systems maintenance, data transfer processes, database management, and network principles supporting data and application integration.
Knowledge of IT operations best practices, cybersecurity, SQL servers and remote desktop tools, programming and markup languages, and SaaS platforms.
Knowledge of advanced systems analysis, design, and integration; project management methods and tools; database management and data analytics; software development processes and tools; cloud computing and virtualization; and IT governance, compliance, and regulatory standards.
Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional teams; analyze and resolve complex IT issues; and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders and apply analytical thinking, problem-solving, sound independent judgment, and effective verbal, written, and active-listening skills.
Ability to install, monitor, and maintain systems, including relational database management software; use system performance tools to assess and adjust hardware, software, communications, and performance; and use methods, procedures, techniques, and programming languages to implement, maintain, and fine-tune computer hardware, software, communications systems, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, with expertise in data-visualization best practices.
Demonstrated ability to implement low-code/no-code solutions that streamline business processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance user experience.
Strong understanding of Dataverse and integration with multiple data sources for secure and efficient data management.
Experience establishing or contributing to a Power Platform Center of Excellence, including governance, standardization, and low-code/no-code development best practices.
Knowledge of application security and compliance requirements for cloud-based and web-based solutions.
Familiarity with UI/UX principles, including accessibility standards such as ADA compliance for government organizations.
Advanced problem-solving and data-analysis skills and the ability to design scalable, user-friendly solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and deliver customer-focused support.

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction, coordination, training, and work review to staff on routine, continuing, or well-defined tasks.
Serve as technical lead for complex IT projects and coordinate effective delivery.
Perform advanced systems analysis, design, and implementation for IT solutions.
Lead, design, configure, and maintain enterprise IT systems, ensuring functionality and performance.
Develop strategies to enhance systems and address emerging business needs.
Lead, design, and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development and deployment.
Develop automation scripts and tools to improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment speed.
Monitor and optimize cloud and on-premises infrastructure for development and operational needs.
Develop and maintain custom software applications using languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
Integrate third-party APIs and tools into existing systems to improve functionality and workflow efficiency.
Lead code reviews and collaborate with development teams to support high-quality software delivery.
Design and manage data pipelines and ETL processes for analytics and reporting.
Develop and optimize database structures and queries for performance and scalability.
Ensure the security, integrity, and accessibility of organizational data services, including compliance with data governance standards.
Resolve complex technical issues through root cause analysis and system optimization; provide advanced troubleshooting for on-premises and cloud-based systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
Prepare and deliver presentations, training, and technical documentation.
Ensure systems comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, and implement security and data-protection best practices.
Lead IT initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and progress updates to stakeholders.
Estimate effort across multiple IT disciplines.
Monitor emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
Conduct feasibility studies and prepare recommendations for system improvements.
Define and document business requirements; develop Power Apps and Power Automate workflows; integrate Dataverse and other data sources; and create Power BI dashboards and reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.