Internal IT Systems Analyst

Title: Internal IT Systems Analyst

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Up to $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: www.vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia IT Agency (VITA) is currently seeking an Internal IT Systems Analyst within its Internal IT Division.

This position serves as the primary link between business stakeholders at VITA and VITA’s Internal IT division, facilitating clear communication and alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.

Responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into detailed IT system specifications while ensuring these systems effectively support business goals.

Additionally, this role leads process improvement initiatives and the implementation of technology solutions, leveraging expertise in business analysis, systems analysis, process evaluation, and project management to optimize current and future operations in alignment with Internal IT management's key strategies.

At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.

Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience and ability to identify business needs, conduct interviews/workshops, and gather functional and technical requirements.

Experience analyzing and improving business processes and workflows for efficiency and automation.

Proven ability in translating business requirements into technical specifications, process models, diagrams, and wireframes.

Effective and proficient at ensuring IT solutions align with business requirements, minimizing revisions and discrepancies.

Highly skilled in managing project timelines, scope, and resources while coordinating between stakeholders.

Strong ability to bridge communication between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment at all levels and has ability to communicate technical matters to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience assisting in system rollouts, providing user support, and resolving transition-related issues.

Knowledge of defining testing criteria, collaborating with QA teams, and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Strong ability to analyze business data, ensure data integrity, and develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs for stakeholders.

Expertise in assessing existing IT systems and recommending improvements based on business needs.

Experience leading process improvements and implementing technology solutions to enhance operations.

Demonstrated ability to create training materials and effectively train business users on new systems and processes.

Additional Considerations

Familiarity and experience supporting and working with VITA applications is highly desired.

Previous experience with VITA application security best practices, development practices, code reviews, change management and maintaining application performance standards is highly desirable.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day of telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAhr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.