Description

Responsibilities

• Analyze business objectives, identify problems, and perform studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternative solutions
• Confer with personnel across organizational units to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and determine specific input and output requirements
• Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs
• Review computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to assess feasibility of requested program changes
• Study existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and develop new systems to improve production
• Prepare specifications detailing operations to be performed by equipment, computer programs, and personnel
• Conduct studies pertaining to development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs
• Plan and prepare technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals documenting program development
• Upgrade systems and correct errors to maintain system performance after implementation
• Assist computer programmers in resolving work problems related to project specifications and programming
• Direct and coordinate work of others to develop, test, install, and modify programs as needed
• Provide technical assistance and support for applications and hardware problems and information sharing with external entities
• Provide field coordination and planning for effective use of management information systems
• Determine operational, technical, and support requirements for location, installation, operation, and maintenance of office equipment and systems
• Prepare charts, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts to document system designs
• Detail input and output record formats for computer programs
• Assist in formulating logical descriptions of problems and devising optimum solutions
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of various computer applications
• Provide support and recommendations for information technology systems processes associated with software technology planning, development, implementation, system security, and interfaces

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 5+ years of ADO proficiency
  • Proven experience with complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the IT industry
  • Advanced experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with management and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of computer systems capabilities and limitations
  • Knowledge of applicable programming languages
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software
  • Knowledge of computer operating systems
  • Ability to analyze systems and procedures
  • Ability to write and revise standards and procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to train others

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree