SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST                                                            0562

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs advanced technical work in systems analysis in connection with the development of software applications and the configuration of commercial off-the-shelf software to meet the needs of an organization.  The incumbent provides instruction, assigns and checks the work of Systems Analysts and performs systems analysis on the more intricate and difficult problems.  Work is performed with considerable independent judgment, but must be coordinated with the technical procedures of the programming staff.  Work is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor through discussions and observations of work in progress and upon completion.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Performs analysis of advanced, complex operational processes, organizational and system requirements and system design for the development and configuration of software that supports user functional requirements;

            Leads the preparation of highly detailed and technical software, flow charts and diagrams indicating processes to be accomplished;

            Coordinates efforts with programming, database, server, security and network staff to implement software solutions;

            Confers with department officials and information technology staff to define procedures and discuss solutions to problems;

            Assists in developing user documentation and departmental policies and procedures that impact the use of information technology;

            Provides technical training, guidance and resource support for end users and Departmental staff;

            Develops and implements standards for system requirements, system design, testing and documenting software;

            Researches, studies and evaluates software products to improve ability to more effectively capture requirements, design systems, prototype applications, manage and execute testing cases, track software-related bugs and conduct end user training;

            Supports complex and advanced configuration requirements for commercial off-the-shelf software for County departments;

            Develops and supports critical project level documentation throughout the project lifecycle from requirements stage through design, development, testing, implementation and closeout.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of electronic data processing systems, principles and methods of application; thorough knowledge of systems analysis as it applies to electronic data processing, with specific emphasis on the use of computers; thorough knowledge of the electronic data processing hardware and software, including its capabilities and application; good knowledge of organizational structure and its relation to work flow; ability to systematically analyze and solve problems within the limitations and capacity of available equipment, operating time and form of desired results; ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with department heads and staff personnel; ability to provide technical review of work performed by Systems Analysts; ability to express oneself clearly and concise­ly, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare comprehensive written and oral reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in analysis and design of computer based information systems; or,

            b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in analysis and design of computer based information systems; or,

            c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

 

SPECIAL NOTE:  Because of the rapid evolution of technology in this field, all of the qualifying technical experience must have been gained within the last ten (10) years.

           

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Systems Analyst.

 

R6/22/20

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive