Senior Information Technology Analyst

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Department of Justice is Hiring for IT Analyst

Job Title: IT Analyst – API Development & Web Modernization (FITSM Program)

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as required)

Duration: Long Term

Opportunity Overview:

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to support critical pre-implementation efforts under the Firearms Information Technology

Systems Modernization (FITSM) program.

• This role will contribute to two major initiatives:
• Development of a Java/Spring Boot–based API integration layer for CLETS communication
• Modernization and consolidation of existing DOJ web applications into a unified platform
• This engagement is a key modernization phase aimed at improving system interoperability, automation, and scalability across DOJ firearms systems.

Key Responsibilities :

1. API Development & Integration Support

Support the design and development of a Java/Spring Boot API layer for CLETS integration

Assist in standardizing asynchronous communication across multiple systems (DMV, ACHS, AFS, ROS, MHFPS, WPS, NICS, III, ICE)

Analyze and document CLETS dot-delimited message formats and integration requirements

Collaborate with development teams on secure, socket-based communication protocols

Contribute to API specifications, validation processes, and integration workflows

2. Web Application Modernization

Support enhancement of existing applications built with Angular, Thymeleaf, and Spring Boot

Assist in consolidating legacy systems into a modern Angular/Spring Boot architecture

Document system requirements, architecture improvements, and functional changes

Help ensure scalability, maintainability, and alignment with FITSM objectives

3. Requirements & Analysis

Elicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements

Translate requirements into functional specifications and system design inputs

Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and QA teams

4. Testing & Technical Support

Develop and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and validation plans

Provide technical support during development and QA phases

Participate in system testing, defect analysis, and resolution tracking

5. Deliverables

Validated and tested code support artifacts

Finalized API specifications and documentation

Functional technical components ready for System Integrator (SI) onboarding

Comprehensive requirements and test documentation

Mandatory Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• OR
• Nine (9) years of relevant experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of IT analytical experience
• At least 3 years in systems analysis and design
• Minimum 3 years working within SDLC environments
• Hands-on experience creating test cases and supporting QA/development teams
• At least 4 years in technical analysis, including requirements elicitation and documentation

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field
• (OR additional 2 years of relevant experience)
• 6 years of IT analytical experience
• 4 years in systems analysis and design
• 4 years working within SDLC frameworks
• 5 years of experience in technical requirements analysis

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Angular and modern web application frameworks
• Familiarity with message-based integrations and asynchronous processing
• Understanding of secure communication protocols (e.g., socket-based systems)
• Experience with government or CJIS-compliant systems (highly desirable)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills