TWDB - 26-86: Systems Analyst V

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) • Austin, TX

15h • $5,798 - $7,381 • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a Systems Analyst V to perform advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. This role involves planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or improve existing systems. The position reports to the Manager of the Application Development Department and offers considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The TWDB is committed to ensuring a secure water future for Texas through effective and efficient planning, data collection, financial assistance, and technical assistance services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.
• Nine years of relevant work experience in system analysis.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and stored procedures to include, Database Management and Development tools, Reporting Services and database querying.
• Previous experience with Azure DevOps Services, formerly known as Visual Studio Team Services.
• Previous with regional and state water planning in Texas.
• Familiarity with water resources information.
• Previous experience planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.
• Previous experience with design, development, testing, installation and maintenance of computer applications.
• Previous experience developing, analyzing and designing system requirements and processes.
• Previous experience gathering high-level information from multiple sources and converting it into detailed format for application development.
• Previous experience in modeling, to present system requirements in graphical form.
• Previous experience writing documentation and reports.
• Previous experience trouble shooting computer systems and solving problems.
• Previous experience multi-tasking, managing multiple projects and prioritizing deadlines.
• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of various computer applications.
• Works closely and amicably with business areas and end users to determine system requirements and develops means of achieving desired business results through application and database design.
• Develops systems requirements specifications using a combination of interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, storyboards, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and/or task and workflow analysis.
• Writes system requirements specifications documents according to standard templates in clear and concise language.
• Converts systems requirements into functional design documents to include the business process, design overview, and the data model.
• Manages requirements traceability and tracks requirements status throughout the project.
• Manages changes to baseline requirements through change control processes.
• Performs data analysis, data querying, and data migration functions.
• Proposes new application features and updates.
• Develops system test cases, testing plans, and coordinates testing of applications and application components.
• Coordinates deployment of new applications and changes to existing applications.
• Writes user guides for new applications and changes to existing applications.
• Works with business areas and project managers to help define project scope.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems relating to computer systems or programs.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• flexible spending
• flexible work alternatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior