Senior Systems Analyst - Financial Services
Under direction performs systems analysis and design, programming, and maintenance support for data processing and data communications applications of large size and major complexity; and other related required duties.
*In depth knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM File Structures, and JCL for IBM Z/VSE, Z/OS, or MVS Operating Systems environment and Infor Global Solutions (formerly GEAC, Dun & Bradstreet Software, Management Science of America) E-Series Financial Systems for Government is highly desired.
Position Code: 2262-0041RKV
Information Technology, Financial Systems
Pay Grade: IS-44 / Salary Range: $4,420 - $7,076/Mo.
Essential Job Functions:
Analyzes, evaluates, conceptualizes, designs,
integrates, and maintains computer applications/systems, that are
characterized as large in size and of major complexity, to provide
business, scientific and/or engineering needs and solutions
Reviews proposed enhancements/maintenance tasks for impact on
design integrity and to ensure maintenance of all appropriate
system documentation
Provides direct supervision of programmer and analysts assigned
(in some positions)
Provides consulting services to the user departments concerning
the satisfaction of their information and problem solving needs
through the application of advanced data processing knowledge and
techniques
Conducts feasibility studies, including evaluation of
alternatives, related to major and complex user requirements,
predicting impacts on user's needs and data processing
resources
Prepares complex documents such as RFIs and RFBs as
necessary
Initiates evaluation of existing systems and programming logic
and revising, where necessary, to insure effective utilization of
data processing or hardware resources and optimal performance
levels
Undertakes highly technical studies and analyses and provides
recommendations, findings, and reports
Assumes coordination role of projects including scope
definition, critical path analysis, and instructing, directing,
controlling and evaluating the work of others to maximize
productivity and results
Provides guidance and training to programming and systems
analysis personnel and other users in developing their
comprehension and use of higher level programming, analytical
concepts and techniques, and software
Ensures City policies are followed with respect to documentation
and development standards
Establishes and maintains operating system and/or application
system backup and recovery procedures
Participates in budget preparation (in some positions)
Provides technical support, updates and enhancements to packaged
software applications
Conducts technical presentations
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
*Additional essential functions specific to this
position as follows:
*Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots
Infor Global Solutions E-Series Financial Systems for Government
Releases. Those subsystems included within the E-Series
Financial Systems can include the following: General Ledger,
MARS/G, and / or Financial Controller systems.
*Develops, tests, and implements applications utilizing
Infor Global Solutions E-Series Information Expert (IE)
language
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor's degree in computer sciences, industrial engineering,
mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting or
other related fields, including or supplemented by advanced
coursework in computer sciences, and five (5) years experience in
systems analysis and computer programming; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and
Procedures, Section 128. Refer to the Computer Programmer/Systems
Analyst Progression Criterion Document for additional
requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used
in systems analysis and design, and programming; comprehensive
knowledge of state-of-the-art data processing and data
communications equipment and their applications; and considerable
knowledge of accounting, statistics, and modern business methods,
principles, and practices. Ability to analyze complex issues
and to formulate sound concepts; ability to work independently and
to solve complex programming problems; ability to effectively
communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to program in at
least two (2) generally accepted computer languages (e.g., COBOL,
C, Basic); and the ability to understand and influence the behavior
of others within the organization, customers, or the public in
order to achieve job objectives and cause action or
understanding.
*In depth knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM File Structures,
and JCL for IBM Z/VSE, Z/OS, or MVS Operating Systems environment
and Infor Global Solutions (formerly GEAC, Dun & Bradstreet
Software, Management Science of America) E-Series Financial Systems
for Government is highly desired.
Physical
Requirements:
Physical requirements include arm and hand dexterity
enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting
and carrying up to 20 pounds; may be subject to sitting for
extended periods of time, walking, standing, reaching, bending,
kneeling, handling, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing
sufficient to perform the essential tasks.
Licenses and
Certificates:
None required.
Skill Tests Required:
Written and/or skills test will be
administered.
Working Environment:
Working environment is primarily indoors in an
office setting; may require some travel to various City locations
to provide computer-related assistance; and may require oncall
after hour support for assigned production systems.
*After hours support is required to respond to production
issues.
