Application Systems Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as point of contact for complex application problems.
• Has ability to quickly assess problems and identify resolutions.
• Provides complex application support to end users and provides technical guidance to other application support personnel.
• Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing processes.
• Performs and coordinates complex analysis, design, development, testing, and support services for assigned application systems.
• Interacts with business units to learn existing processes and then devises solutions to automate business needs.
• Makes recommendations and provides alternatives with regards to various development and support intitiatives.
• Automates the deployment of client applications throughout the company utilizing industry standard deployment systems and various scripting technologies.
• Works closely with other department personnel and vendors to assure complete compatibility between applications and platforms systems with other systems’ hardware and software.
• Provides maintenance and support of application development solutions utilizing standard programming languages.
• Provides training for Help Desk and other departments as needed.
• Creates policies and procedures to assure proper infrastructure security and disaster recovery.
• Provides and receives guidance to and from management as required.
• Provides documentation for audit purposes on all job responsibilities.
• Ensures all actions performed are in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE

• Two years of college or equivalent in advanced education.
• In-depth knowledge of network based software, applications systems, and three-tier architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems, relational databases, email, and web server technologies.
• Knowledge of various scripting technologies.  Some knowledge of programming languages is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to adapt quickly to a constantly changing environment.

SCOPE MEASUREMENTS

• Assigned systems and implemented and maintained to adequately provide needed services to our users.

• Analysis of business processes lead to solutions that automate business needs.
• Support issues concerning assigned systems and resolved quickly to lessen the impact to our users.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by personnel assigned to this job.  This information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.