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Information Systems Specialist 7 – Senior System Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation

Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch

Salem

The role:

Join our team as a senior systems analyst in Salem. In this strategic role, you will play a crucial part in providing advanced system and data analysis. As a senior-level contributor, you will oversee the analysis work on a large-scale effort and have the responsibility of collaborating and supporting complex systems that span across multiple divisions and agency partners. Join us making a significant impact and supporting to our team's success. Apply today!

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Work together with internal teams on software development that can improve a business process.

• Oversee system architecture, analysis and design and occasionally perform system coding.

• Manage the design and development of systems, including creating program narratives, charts, diagrams, record layouts, reports, screens and files.

• Troubleshoot reported system issues, identify root causes and propose solutions.

• Develop and recommend cost and time estimates and performance factors for accomplishing the alternatives.

• Create and deliver detailed database tables, plans and designs to internal partners for review.

• Coordinate and connect with contractors, other agencies, sections and ODOT partners in workflow evaluation and implementation.

• Ensure that the project team assesses the impacts of security configurations and compatibility concerns.

• Hybrid work options available. Work in an office environment 2-3 times a month, but that may increase based on business needs. Some overnight travel may be required primarily within Oregon.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Six (6) years of information systems experience as an analyst specifically in software or system analysis.

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An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND four (4) years of information systems experience as an analyst specifically in software or system analysis

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A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems as an analyst specifically in software or system analysis

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Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience as an IT business analyst or systems analyst role.

• Demonstrated experience in creating system and project documentation, business requirements, design specifications, testing and implementation documents, and other related IS files.

• Demonstrated experience providing consulting assistance to system users using problem-solving skills.

• A working knowledge of web-based and client server technologies development and procurement lifecycle.

• Demonstrated skills in efficiently troubleshooting reported system issues, identifying the root cause and providing a solution.

• Demonstrated experience developing, supporting and overseeing an analyst team during a project or within an organization.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Tony Sutton, Engineering & Transportation Services Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, 11/14/2024, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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