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.
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