Systems Analyst

* Utilizes project management techniques to prepare and implement project plans for individual technology projects.* Analyzes business needs and processes and translates them into detailed technical requirements for the design of software systems and their sub-components.* Works with other IT staff on technical issues related to specific systems.* Assists in the evaluation of new software products to ensure that they meet all necessary technical requirements.* Analyzes the technical requirements of software systems that are being considered for purchase and/or upgrade.* Provides technical guidance and specifications to software programmers.* Writes specifications for data inputs and outputs, including the design of forms, graphical user interfaces, web pages, and reports.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Provides ***intermediate-level*** systems analyst work on enterprise software systems.* Serves as the primary technical expert on specific systems and provides ***intermediate-level*** technical support for them.* **With limited supervision**, collaborates with other technical staff and system users in the technical design, specification, and support of enterprise software systems.* **Independently, or with limited direction**, specifies and documents integrations between different software systems including specific data exchanges, types of software interactions (*web services, database connections*), database schema design, and the use of software integration tools.* **Leads** the rollout of technical processes related to software implementations, changes, and upgrades. Carries out the technical testing of new software, software upgrades, and other changes/additions to existing software systems.* Computer networks, servers, virtual servers and desktop technology, Windows desktops, relational database management systems, and enterprise software applications (*web, cloud, and server-based*).* Assessing software systems and their ability to meet the needs of business operations.* Techniques and best practices of project management.* Specific custom-off-the-shelf (COTS) software implementation methodologies.* Specific areas of local government technology application that may include emergency service provision, geographic information systems (GIS), virtual desktop and server technologies, water, wastewater, and electric utility provision, and customer billing/relationship management.* Local government business processes and functions, including budgeting, management structures, political structures, and public service delivery.* Research techniques, IT best practices, and knowledge of contemporary issues and the latest trends in IT.* Working with teams of technical staff, system stakeholders, and managers.* Exercising judgment, diligence, and responsibility when dealing with important information systems.* Analyzing business processes prepared by Business Analysts and translating them into clear, detailed technical specifications for technology systems.* Developing effective technical documentation and designs for software systems.* Installing, updating, and managing software systems at a highly technical level.* Developing in-depth knowledge of the business functions that enterprise software systems support.* Reading and understanding technical manuals, business documents, policies and procedures, and system documentation.* Preparing technical specifications for software systems, networks, and databases.* Working with outside software vendors and technical support staff.* Working with computer programmers and software designers.* Writing clear, accurate, and timely documentation.* Writing clear, concise memos in non-technical terminology to brief managers and supervisors.* Performing arithmetic and making projections and forecasts.* Exercising sound judgment in interpretations and decisions on matters significantly affecting operations and costs.* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, clients, citizens, and vendors.* One (1) year of full-time relevant work experience in computer operations, programming, and/or systems analysis.* One additional year of full-time experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.* Knowledge of ***Basic*** tools and techniques of technology system analysis.* Three (3) years of full-time relevant work experience in computer operations, programming, and/or systems analysis.* Up to two (2) years of work experience can be substituted for education requirements.* *Knowledge of **Intermediate*** tools and techniques of technology system analysis.#**LoveWhereYouWork** Check out the benefits of working with usThe City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. 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