What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Systems-IMS/Cobol Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option S) position at State of Illinois?
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Position Title: Fiscal Systems-IMS/Cobol Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option S)
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: System Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Posting Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/16/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491.00 a month; Full Range $7,491.00 - $11,015.00 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution
Posting Identification Number 46152
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Fiscal Systems- IMS/Cobol Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, performing complex advisory functions in System Services. In this role, you will coordinate and maintain complex systems, design complex database systems, and coordinate the activities of project staff. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, serves as a Fiscal Systems- IMS/Cobol Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), performing complex professional and advisory functions in System Services.
- Determines, analyzes, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates highly complex IMS COBOL/DB2 Database systems specifically as they relate to fiscal systems.
- Coordinates and confers with the system users and representatives in analyzing and documenting system needs and objectives for maintaining or enhancing existing systems.
- Serves as a project coordinator on highly complex projects independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in System Services or a directly related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years professional experience in database administration, including the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of highly complex IMS COBOL/DB2 database systems related to fiscal operations, ensuring optimal functionality, performance, and seamless integration.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing TSO/ISPF, IBM MVS, IBM utilities, Panvalet, TELON, QMF, and IBM OS/JCL for system development, job control, and program management in a large-scale structured IT environment.
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Requires three (3) years of professional experience providing technical consultation on software, utilities, and hardware for large-scale database systems, optimizing performance and supporting enterprise database development.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years professional experience in database administration, including the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of highly complex IMS COBOL/DB2 database systems related to fiscal operations, ensuring optimal functionality, performance, and seamless integration.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing TSO/ISPF, IBM MVS, IBM utilities, Panvalet, TELON, QMF, and IBM OS/JCL for system development, job control, and program management in a large-scale structured IT environment.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical consultation on software, utilities, and hardware for large-scale database systems, optimizing performance and supporting enterprise database development.
- Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating complex projects, including planning and data analysis, providing technical guidance, managing schedules and assignments, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
- Three (3) years of professional experience maintaining or enhancing fiscal systems such as Expenditure, Planning, and Control (EPC), Grantee Reporting, General Ledger, Close Outs, and Administrative Obligation by means of IBM MVS, IBM utilities, and TELCON.
- Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and conferring with system users and representatives in analyzing and documenting system needs for enhancements or maintenance.
- Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
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Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634
Agency Contact: Jessica.Jordan2@illinois.gov
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $7,491 - $11,015
