Title: Senior Systems Analyst #01215

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $111,000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to coordinate and provide information systems analysis services to the agency to support agency activities and Commonwealth citizens. The successful candidate will analyze business and other data processing problems to develop and implement technical solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. The incumbent will perform systems management and integration functions; improve existing computer systems and review of computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations; and analyze or recommend commercially available software that will enable VDACS to meet agency strategic goals. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of computer systems analysis, design, development, and maintenance at all stages of the system development life cycle. Advanced skills identifying, defining, and documenting user requirements from multiple sources, developing complex technical designs and solutions to solve business problems, and documenting proposed solutions to effectively relay these requirements to both business users and developers. Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices associated with data model design, database development, and database performance and permissions administration. Advanced familiarity with a variety of software development environments, patterns, architectures, and designs, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Ability to work independently to identify, analyze and resolve problems, define and implement solutions, and work directly and professionally with business stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Effective oral and written communication skills; exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage/evaluate projects and to organize and prioritize work. H.S. Diploma/GED Required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of computer science, information systems, or a related field. Extensive experience developing software applications in multiple programming languages and technologies. Substantial experience developing data models, reports, interfaces, and data transformations. Experience documenting designs, delivering end-user training, performing software testing, and troubleshooting production systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.