What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Analyst (Hybrid) position at Texas Workforce Commission?
WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and occasional teleworking may be available in many of our positions. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
Are you a results-oriented and devoted individual with strong technical skills looking to advance your career working by providing support to the workforce system of Texas? You’ll be part of a system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunities to achieve and sustain economic growth and prosperity.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Systems Analysts IV performs highly complex (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves planning and analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Perform complex computer systems analysis work.
- Serve as a liaison for state personnel, Workforce Development Board staff, and other authorized users of TWIST and WIT system/applications for Workforce Division.
- Provide assistance with training, application process, system functionality, other related policies and procedures
- Participate and provide input in the development, maintenance and enhancements for WIT and TWIST applications.
- Provide analysis and support as issues (problems and questions) are escalated by Workforce Automation Support Desk, Contract Management, Communication/External Relations, Workforce Policy, UI, DOI, T&D, and others.
- Analyze existing or proposed federal or state legislation/statutes/regulations to provided written recommendation on: impact to program operations and management, program policy changes, automation changes, and other processes necessary to successfully operate employment and training programs. Communicates general workforce program information and program specific information in various venues (workgroups, interagency, seminars, etc.). Schedules and leads work groups.
- Verify and document system defects and test all defects as well as all system enhancements prior to their release to ensure they function per document specification and requirements.
- Develop or design, spreadsheets, databases, dashboards or other quality assurance tools to enhance and maximize efficiency in program analysis, technical assistance, and/or policy support materials.
- Perform related work as assigned. Special projects, assignments and other duties as assigned to meet the mission and goals of the department, division and the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Three years of full-time experience in computer programming, systems analysis and/or program analysis or three years of full-time experience which provided general knowledge of data processing or systems analysis.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Salary : $5,943 - $6,241
