Application Sys Prog Analyst I

Job Description

Responsible for the review, analysis, design, modification and execution of one or more applications within an IT application portfolio that supports Exchange business functions. Tasks related to this process include, but are not limited to, encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs that are a part of an application (or system.) Gathers requirements from other IT staff and users, creates specifications to meet their needs, develops code to enhance existing applications. Ensure users comply with the policies and procedures for the application. Monitors the performance of the programs for the IT application. Serves as second level support of non-routine and major events and incidents for assigned applications by identifying, evaluating, and troubleshooting these events. Responds to telephone calls and email requests for application support. Provides management with status reports. Researches new technology and procedures to support applications management. Trains and coordinates with IT staff on the application management process. Competent to work most phases of application management but may require instruction and guidance for some phases of managing applications. Safeguards physical access to exchange restricted data, processes and services.

Job Grade

4

Job Tier

2

Career Area

Information Technology

Supervisor

No

Job Qualifications

Four years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using the applicable computer languages.

Or

Complete IT professional certification or training program in programming/development in computer science.

Or

Bachelor's degree in information technology and two years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using the applicable computer languages.

Required technical skills may vary as requested by the supervisor depending on the location of the position being filled.

Degree (one Of)

• BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred
  
  

Major/Minor (one Of)

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred
  
  

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Work Schedule – Onsite
• PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized
  
  

Required

• COBOL
• JCL/IBM Utilities
• IMS DB
• Word, Excel
• IBM Mainframe Z/OS
• Microsoft Teams
  
  

Qualities of a Desired Applicant

• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Excellent root cause/troubleshooting problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform production support analysis
• Managing oncall responsibilities
• Experience in creating test plans and performing Unit and IntegrationTesting
• Completes high priority tasks quickly and accurately
• Able to convey complex concepts verbally and in writing
• Experienced in interviewing associates to identify business requirements.
• Ability to translate technical ideas into a business-friendly language
  
  

Preferred Skills

• DB2
• Casegen / Telon
• IDZ, Gitlab, DevOps
• File Manager
• JIRA
• Financial Systems Experience (General Accounting)
• Confluence
  
  

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems)

• PROGRAMMING - Required
• .NET - Preferred
• ASP - Preferred
• ASP.NET - Preferred
• C-SHARP - Preferred
• COBOL - Preferred
• DB2 - Preferred
• EASYTRIEVE PLUS - Preferred
• HYPERION - Preferred
• HTML AND CSS - Preferred
• IIS - Preferred
• JAVASCRIPT AND/OR JQUERY - Preferred
• JCL - Preferred
• KORN SHELL - Preferred
• PERL - Preferred
• TERADATA AND/OR RELATED - Preferred
• XML/XSL - Preferred
  
  

Salary Minimum

$62,067.00

Major Duties

Interprets program specifications, programs, tests, and debugs programs.

Researches and troubleshoots application issues.

Creates and maintains program documentation.

Analyzes and designs solutions, develops program specifications.

Provides management reporting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Challenges

24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends

IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills

IT position located at HQ

IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work

Job Type

Management

Number of Positions Remaining

1