Senior Application Development Programmer/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 Senior Application Development Programmer/Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development, support, enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS) , client server applications and other in-house developed Correctional systems.

In this role you will coordinate the activities of other information technology professionals in the development of system documentation, program specifications, audit trails, edits and control procedures.

In addition, you will review and participate in the design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance of accounting/inventory/point of sale application programs in a Windows OS environment, using PowerBuilder, SQL and enterprise-level, relational databases.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

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 carryover 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 Senior Application Development Programmer / Analyst performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions pertaining to the development, support, enhancement and upgrade of the client server-based Fund Accounting and Commissary Trading Systems (FACTS) , client server applications, and other in-house developed Correctional systems.
• Evaluates information technology needs and develops work plans and cost estimates.
• Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of Agency functions and data addressing accounting, inventory, and point of sale needs associated with managing funds for incarcerated individuals.
• 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 Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance)

• Three (3) years of professional experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining client server-based information systems, including applications supporting fund accounting, inventory management, and point-of-sale functions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using Power Builder, including use of PowerBuilder’s Foundation classes (PFC), and proficiency with object-oriented language including C# and VB.Net to support integration, enhancement, and modernization efforts.
• Three (3) years of professional experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise-level relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later, including stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies, and data integrity controls to support mission critical systems.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with Windows OS environment, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis that supports system development and evaluation.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with accounting, inventory, or point‑of‑sale systems, providing technical support, troubleshooting, or system enhancements relevant to a corrections or similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to analyze data logically, exercise sound judgment and develop solutions to organizational and system challenges, including those involving accounting, inventory, and point-of-sale processes.
• Extensive knowledge of feasibility study methodologies, including system analysis, requirements gather, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of alternative technical approaches to support system conversion, enhancements, or modernization initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate, mentor, or guide the activities of other IT professionals to ensure accurate system documentation, adherence to program specifications, and successful completion of technical deliverables.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
• Ability to establish, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, colleagues, vendors, technical personnel, and system users to support collaborative development, user consultations, and system implementation.

Conditions of Employment

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 a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• 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 travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary)

Headquarter Location: 1340 N 9th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62766