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State of Arkansas · 1 day ago

APPLICATIONS ANALYST I

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$73K/yr - $119K/yr

State of Arkansas is seeking an Applications Analyst I to analyze, implement, and maintain software applications that support business processes. This role requires collaboration with developers and IT teams to ensure applications are functional and aligned with organizational goals.

EducationEmploymentGovernmentPublic RelationsRecreation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting with project planning, monitoring, and ensuring solutions align with business requirements

Develop technical and functional requirements document

Serving as a liaison between Business and IT on business needs

Interview business users about system or process upgrades

Document business requirements

Gather critical information from meetings and produce useful reports

Translate business needs into clear specifications

Evaluate business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for applications

Analyze existing applications to identify areas for improvement, optimization, or replacement

Coordinate with agencies to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide updates

Test and validate applications to ensure proper functionality and alignment with business needs

Develop and document processes, user guides, and training materials for end-users

Troubleshoot and resolve application-related issues to maintain system reliability

Support the integration of new applications or updates into existing systems

Monitor application performance and implement solutions to enhance efficiency

Collaborate with information technology teams and vendors to deploy and maintain software solutions

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions

Qualification

Business AnalysisRequirements GatheringDocumentation ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Strong analytical skills

Deep understanding of business processes

Technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve application-related issues

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Preferred

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong Business Analysis And Requirements Gathering Skills

Experience with documentation tools (i.e. JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio)

Company

State of Arkansas

Glassdoor3.5

State of Arkansas is a government organization that offers child support, business, employment, education, and recreational services.

Founded in 1836

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees

https://portal.arkansas.gov/

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