GenTax Computer Programming Analyst

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 GenTax Computer Programming Analyst. In this role, you will lead complex application development efforts, perform technical research, evaluate system needs, and provide user support.

In addition, you will analyze service request changes, coordinate major projects, and support scheduling and maintenance activities.

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 carry over 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

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 GenTax Computer Programming Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services
• Serves as liaison with user community for changes and enhancements to the Tax Platform Section in the GenTax Integrated Tax System.
• Serves as a technical project lead for full-range major/complex projects including large hardware/software deployments and installations.
• Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications.
• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• 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 Application Services or a related Information Services field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience configuring, enhancing, and supporting the GenTax Integrated Tax System or similar tax processing system.
• Three (3) years of professional experience using GenTax tools or comparable tax administration tools, Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, and application programming, to design, code, test, and implement complex systems changes within a large integrated tax environment.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with Revenue Accounting and Transactions portions of the GenTax System or comparable tax system, demonstrating deep knowledge of the system’s functional complexity and interdependencies.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying Object Oriented Application Design methodologies, including designing system components, database structures, workflows, and reusable code modules for large scale applications.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting complex technical research, feasibility analysis, and long range system planning, including translating user needs into actionable system requirements and recommending enhancements to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Three (3) years of professional experience serving as a technical lead or project leader on major or complex IT initiatives, including coordinating tasks, providing technical direction, ensuring quality assurance, and delivering project outcomes within established timelines.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing advanced system testing, including developing test plans and test scripts, executing integrated testing, verifying logic paths, evaluating results, and safeguarding system integrity through adopted methodologies and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of information technology concepts, principles, methodologies, and development practices, including system analysis, application design, database management, and secure coding standards applicable to tax systems.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise, and technically accurate verbal and written communication, including documentation of system requirements, technical specifications, testing plans, system procedures, and user guidance.
• Ability to mentor technical staff and provide expert guidance on system functionality and modifications.

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 tax compliance and position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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 to 10 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: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (work hours may vary)

Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702