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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · 14 hours ago

Systems Analyst II - Community Justice Assistance Division (714041)

United States-Texas-AUSTIN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a Systems Analyst II for their Community Justice Assistance Division. This role involves analyzing user requirements and improving existing systems, while working under general supervision to devise optimal solutions and assist in defining agency disaster recovery responsibilities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Analyzes and tests procedures and information systems for efficiency and effectiveness; formulates logical descriptions of problems and devising optimum solutions; designs, modifies, and implements new and revised methods that effectively meet the needs of the agency; and analyzes and assists in defining agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures

Prepares charts, diagrams, tables, flowcharts, and other technical documentation regarding information technology systems or computer applications; analyzes user needs, defines systems’ scope, documents requirements, and translates them into functional specifications for the design of business systems; assists in conducting feasibility studies; and prepares reports outlining study findings and recommendations

Confers with management regarding status and progress of studies and projects being conducted; coordinates work to ensure analysis, design, and documentation meet established standards and guidelines; and assists in the development of quality assurance reviews

Provides technical assistance in the design and modification of new and existing systems; develops online help systems, technical training, operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs for automated systems; and maintains and monitors development methodology

Provides technical support as a high-level resource available for problem resolution and new feature creation

Qualification

Systems analysis techniquesProject coordinationComputer application knowledgeTechnical documentationProblem-solving techniquesCoordination skillsPublic addressMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTechnical report preparation

Required

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis

Two years full-time, wage-earning systems analysis experience

One year full-time, wage-earning project coordination experience

Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems

Knowledge of systems analysis techniques and practices

Knowledge of a variety of computer application programs and their applicability to computer systems operations

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public

Skill in problem-solving techniques

Skill in public address

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment

Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs