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City of Loveland · 3 hours ago

Systems Analyst - Information Technology

Loveland, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Loveland is seeking a Systems Analyst to perform a variety of analysis, design, and maintenance tasks for the City’s computer systems. This role requires continuous learning of new technical skills and involves collaboration across various departments to support enterprise and departmental applications.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, configure, test, implement, and oversee technology applications, systems, database management, and interfaces

Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the City’s software applications used in his/her area of responsibility and general knowledge and understanding of all supported applications, so that analysis of customer needs can be identified, analyzed, documented, and implemented

Works directly with Staff from various Departments – analyzing present system capability, problem resolution, determining need/feasibility of developing new system features; and reviewing the quality of and implementing new system features

Writes and maintains data report programs based on the needs of internal customers

Designs, develops a variety of applications, procedures, reports, scripts, and/or interfaces. Maintains a variety of records and/or documentation for assigned area of responsibility

Develops scope of work for new programs, modifications and/or enhancements to existing applications. Design, develop, configure, test, and implements these additions and changes. These tasks are all based on system requirements and departmental needs and are done with a modest set of established guidelines

Direct contact with 3rd party application vendors – to coordinate vendor release upgrades, resolution of system failures, definition of specifications for new system features, definition and scheduling training needs

Ensures maximum system availability to our IT clients by working weekends and/or evenings to install system and/or application changes

Performs periodic systems performance analysis and reports that information to the Applications Manager

Learns and uses operating system tools to effectively execute processes. Examples: project management tools, web services, queries or ad-hoc reporting tools, programming languages, client access tools, Microsoft Office tools, device control, database definition, object management, and system performance

Identifies backup requirements for applications, programs and data, implement and communicates those needs to appropriate IT personnel as needed

Research, develop and define preliminary networking and computer equipment requirements to support new or enhanced applications

Assists with computer operations as needed for both our IT Staff and IT Clients

Identifies training needs and coordinates and/or performs training

Involved with preparing time and cost estimates of proposed projects, which can have a substantial financial impact upon the City

Assists with vendor and/or product selections, which can have a substantial long term impact upon the City budget and process effectiveness

Occasionally performs delegated duties in the absence of Applications Manager

Works within defined IT support structure to achieve efficient technology implementation, service, and operations

Qualification

Database designSQLProject managementData reportingProblem solvingTrainingTechnical publicationsCommunication

Required

4 Year/Bachelors Degree: Information Systems or closely related field Degree

3 Years Analyst experience. Must be in addition to any experience used to satisfy the education requirement

Valid Driver's license

Knowledge of principles of project management and analysis/design of business applications and processes

Ability to analyze business processes and recommend technology to reinforce and improve efficiency or improve data integrity

Knowledge of use, capability, characteristics, limitations of computers and related equipment

Knowledge of personal computers and related software packages

Knowledge of database design and implementation techniques

Skill in problem solving

Ability to develop and write data reports using proprietary reporting tools, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

Ability to write database queries using proprietary tools, and SQL

Ability to apply abstract thinking to programming and analysis

Ability to reason, communicate, and work effectively with IT Clients and IT Staff

Ability to provide training for IT Staff and IT Clients

Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex technical publications

Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruption

Accurate in the operation of a computer keyboard

Must have worked with a diversity of people in a coordinating, problem-solving environment

Preferred

A cover letter is preferred

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)

A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center

Discounted Chilson Center passes

Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave

Flexible spending including Dependent Care

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage

Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match

A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary 529 College Invest program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Employee Recognition Program

Exceptional work-life balance

Market based pay & regular performance reviews

Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Company

City of Loveland

City of Loveland is a government administration project.

Founded in 1877

Loveland, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.lovgov.org

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