System Analyst
6 - 10 years
Bismarck, ND
$69.7k - $78.4k/year
Full-time, Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Job Description
This position performs information technology analysis and optimization of Enterprise IT systems within the City of Bismarck.
The selection process will include a required onsite interview with finalist applicants selected for interviews.
If we determine AI has been used in the application and/or interview processes, the application will be disqualified.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Skills
Supplemental Information
This position performs information technology analysis and optimization of Enterprise IT systems within the City of Bismarck.
The selection process will include a required onsite interview with finalist applicants selected for interviews.
If we determine AI has been used in the application and/or interview processes, the application will be disqualified.
Responsibilities
- Communicates with users to define data processing needs or problems.
- Evaluates present systems and design interfaces for new systems whether purchased or modified.
- Tests new or altered software and systems to ensure its functionality.
- Analyzes software systems to determine problems and devise solutions.
- Provides technical support to resolve software issues.
- Installs or assists in the installation of new software and databases.
- Maintains SQL, AS400, and other City databases to accommodate daily city operations by optimizing databases and establishing proper maintenance routines; adds files and fields for new or updated systems; modifies files to repair problems; backs-up and restores databases.
- Works with IT and GIS staff in resolving issues related to enterprise applications.
- Trains users in the use of new or modified systems, applications, and software.
- Researches new technology techniques and solutions.
- Creates and maintains interfaces that interconnect City’s enterprise applications.
- Prepares user manuals and other user support materials.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field is preferred.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in the administration of business computer systems or including implementation and/or management of software systems.
- Effective interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and team-building skills are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing technical specification documents are required.
- Strong technical skills and current technical knowledge are required.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding the information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems is required.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders in English is required.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of SQL and other databases administration and principles.
- Knowledge of information technology programs and techniques.
- Knowledge of AS400 maintenance and programming PowerShell programming and scripting, and VB.net.
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles.
- Knowledge of software development methods.
- Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Crystal reporting business analysis principles.
- Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals.
- Skill in project management.
- Skill in decision making and problem-solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with various City of Bismarck departments and divisions.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of SQL and other databases administration and principles.
- Knowledge of information technology programs and techniques.
- Knowledge of AS400 maintenance and programming PowerShell programming and scripting, and VB.net.
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles.
- Knowledge of software development methods.
- Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Crystal reporting business analysis principles.
- Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals.
- Skill in project management.
- Skill in decision making and problem-solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with various City of Bismarck departments and divisions.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Skills
AnalystGovernment AdministrationIT Services and IT Consulting