Systems & Programming Manager - 941532 - Window Rock, AZ

Applicants must submit transcripts, degrees, certificates, and/or other required documentation with the employment application to receive full credit. The Navajo Nation provides preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act and Veterans' Preference.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Department: Navajo Department of Health
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sensitive Position: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, directs, and oversees the work of supervisory and technical staff to ensure adequate staffing levels and effective response to fluctuating workloads.

• Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work performance of supervisory and technical personnel.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to management in the assessment, selection, and implementation of new technologies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains standards and guidelines for the acquisition, installation, and use of computer systems, applications, local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), and telecommunications systems.
• Develops system and program specifications; sets priorities for assignments and coordinates progress of system development and program coding.
• Leads major systems development projects and manages ongoing maintenance of related systems.
• Designs major system components including forms, reports, screen formats, databases, and data files.
• Consults with system users to identify problems and develop specifications for system modifications; oversees implementation of approved changes.
• Provides technical consultation regarding computer systems, networking equipment, software, peripherals, servers, and wireless communications.
• Assists users in acquiring appropriate computer systems and related technology.
• Plans and implements system testing strategies, conditions, and schedules.
• Coordinates or performs network design, installation, modification, maintenance, monitoring, optimization, and problem resolution with technical staff.
• Evaluates, studies, and implements safeguards and security controls for computer systems.
• Reviews technical journals and professional literature to remain current with emerging technologies.
• Serves as a technical advisor and resource in areas such as database development and management, system software, programming languages, and data communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field; and Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in systems and programming, including two (2) years of systems development experience; and Two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Favorable background investigation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

• Systems analysis and design procedures and techniques.
• Research methods and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Current theories, principles, and technologies of information processing.
• Project management methodologies.
• Installation, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of LAN/WAN and related systems.
• Instructional methods and training practices.
• Management principles applied to government agencies, including organizational and procedural analysis and records management.
• Programming languages and system software.
• Information system audit and security controls.

Skill in:

• Planning and implementing computer systems, services, and programs for governmental entities.
• Performing and overseeing systems analysis, programming, and software customization.
• Preparing and presenting reports, strategic plans, budgets, and instructional materials.
• Prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work.
• Communicating technical concepts in clear, understandable language.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Identifying user requirements and designing practical system solutions.
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Managing large-scale data processing systems.
• Coordinating and implementing staff training programs.
• Preparing long-range information systems plans.