Systems Analyst II

Stafford County•Stafford County, VA

About The Position

Performs difficult professional work involving the analysis of departmental operating procedures; develops and maintains work plans for moderate to complex projects; coordinates project teams; maintains a high level of knowledge of the application system(s), multiple platforms and new technology to provide technical expertise and advice to project teams, users and management; helps prepare RFP software specifications; performs development, design and implementation of computer systems; and does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical personnel. The hiring range for this position is $90,376.00 to $124,280.00 annually based on experience. The full salary range for this position is $90,376.00 to $158,163.20 annually to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices in the preparation of computer programs
Thorough knowledge of appropriate programming languages
Thorough knowledge of modern techniques in system analysis and design
Thorough knowledge of the operation, uses and capabilities of electronic data processing equipment
General knowledge of land management, utility billing, real estate billing, and payroll/personnel relative to computer applications
Ability to analyze business methods and procedures and develop applicable automated information processing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other computer and user personnel
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare technical reports and manuals
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of system analysts and programmer/analysts
Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science or related field
Considerable experience in computer project development, programming and systems analysis work

Responsibilities

Performing system analysis, programming and training
Serving as liaison with other departments on data processing matters
Coordinating project teams
Evaluating and implementation of vendor solutions
Providing user support
Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate system analysts and programmer/analysts
Provides guidance, training, and work counseling as needed
Identifies training needs
Coordinates and leads projects for moderate to complex new applications, upgrades, new releases, and enhancement projects
Analyzes potential user procedures and/or problem areas and conducts feasibility studies for the potential application of electronic data processing systems
Designs electronic data processing applications
Develops technical program specifications and work plans
Plans and conduct acceptance tests for all systems
Defines modules and programs to be coded
May prepare reports on information collected
Writes or modifies programs, prepares flow charts, and all required documentation
Tests, corrects, updates, and consolidates programs to assure efficient and economical operation
May serve as system administrator
Participates in meetings with user staff and management personnel to define priorities, scope, resources, and time frames for projects
Tests, evaluates and debugs software systems prior to installation
Trains user personnel in the operation of computer systems
Responds to emergencies
Performs related tasks as required