Systems Programmer Analyst

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Systems Programmer Analyst position is responsible for providing the IT department support in the areas of application development, data analysis, and reporting. This includes: application maintenance, new project development, systems reporting and data analysis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan projects by analyzing and confirming user requirements, studying system capabilities, and completing feasibility studies
• Design and develop new system functionality through the creation and development of computer applications
• Secure information by designing access controls
• Verify results by completing testing and obtaining user approval
• Prepare users to use the system by conducting training, providing resources, answering questions, and resolving problems
• Assist with project requirements by working with users during project development
• Plan projects by analyzing and confirming user requirements, studying system capabilities, and completing feasibility studies
• Meet information standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
• Identify work process improvements and assist with implementing new technologies
• Maintain data dictionary by revising and entering definitions
• Provide system reference by writing documentation
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities, reads professional publications, maintains personal networks, and participates in professional organizations to stay current with trends in the IT field
• Perform duties/tasks as assigned by the VP of IT to best meet the needs of the program
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required
• Experience in various RPG programming language, CL, DDS, SQL, and query is desired
• Web programming experience and knowledge of the iSeries 7.1 is helpful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-directed, strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization/prioritization skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required
• Experience in various RPG programming languages, DB2 database, CL, DDS, SQL, and query is desired
• Web programming experience and knowledge of the iSeries 7.1 is helpful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-directed, strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization/prioritization skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities