System Analyst

Stafford County’s Information Technology Department is seeking a skilled and collaborative Systems Analyst to help support, improve, and implement the technology solutions that keep County operations moving.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to manage projects, solve problems, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. From evaluating vendor solutions and supporting system implementations to improving existing processes and training users, this role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how technology supports services throughout Stafford County.

Job Description

Performs difficult professional work involving the analysis of departmental operating procedures; develops and maintains work plans for moderate to complex projects; coordinates project teams; maintains a high level of knowledge of the application system(s), multiple platforms and new technology to provide technical expertise and advice to project teams, users and management; helps prepare RFP software specifications; performs development, design and implementation of computer systems; and does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical personnel.

The hiring range for this position is $90,376.00 to $124,280.00 annually based on experience.

The full salary range is $90,280.00 to $158,163.20 annually to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Performing system analysis, programming and training; serving as liaison with other departments on data processing matters; coordinating project teams; evaluating and implementation of vendor solutions; providing user support.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate system analysts and programmer/analysts;
• Provides guidance, training, and work counseling as needed;
• Identifies training needs;
• Coordinates and leads projects for moderate to complex new applications, upgrades, new releases, and enhancement projects;
• Analyzes potential user procedures and/or problem areas and conducts feasibility studies for the potential application of electronic data processing systems;
• Designs electronic data processing applications;
• Develops technical program specifications and work plans;
• Plans and conducts acceptance tests for all systems;
• Defines modules and programs to be coded;
• May prepare reports on information collected;
• Writes or modifies programs, prepares flow charts, and all required documentation;
• Tests, corrects, updates, and consolidates programs to assure efficient and economical operation;
• May serve as system administrator;
• Participates in meetings with user staff and management personnel to define priorities, scope, resources, and time frames for projects;
• Tests, evaluates and debugs software systems prior to installation;
• Trains user personnel in the operation of computer systems;
• Responds to emergencies;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices in the preparation of computer programs, appropriate programming languages, modern techniques in system analysis and design and the operation, uses and capabilities of electronic data processing equipment; general knowledge of land management, utility billing, real estate billing, and payroll/personnel relative to computer applications; ability to analyze business methods and procedures and develop applicable automated information processing systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other computer and user personnel; ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to prepare technical reports and manuals; ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of system analysts and programmer/analysts; ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science or related field and considerable experience in computer project development, programming and systems analysis work.