Systems Analyst VII

Organization: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Primary Location: United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Travel Moderate

Salary/Salary Range: $9, Ret 2.5% Less) Pay Basis: Monthly

Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay

Training Academy: No

Work Site Visits: No

Study Material: No

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Dec 2, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: Dec 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced and supervisory computer systems analysis work. Work involves directing the planning, budgeting, and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing and to improve existing systems; and designing and implementing designs using software-programming languages. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs and participates in the planning, design, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of information technology security measures to safeguard departmental information; and oversees and participates in the development and execution of enterprise-level strategies and technical direction, including establishing processes and procedures for executing and maintaining technology road maps.

B. Oversees studies and the preparation of reports that include study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; devises and implements optimum solutions; and oversees projects that cross functional agency systems and other state entities that require coordinating, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages.

C. Oversees and plans and schedules studies and system implementations; oversees and identifies system requirements, develops functional design specifications to meet requirements and solutions to complex operational problems; and oversees and conducts tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.

D. Oversees and conducts the training of staff prior to the implementation of technical and computer systems and offers advice and guidance during the implementation process.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required ten years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Ten years full-time, wage-earning information technology, project management, or enterprise-level solution analysis and provisioning experience.

3. Six years full-time, wage-earning systems analysis, design, and implementation experience.

4. Governmental program experience preferred.

5. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of automated and non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping.

2. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

3. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

4. Skill to coordinate effectively with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

5. Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.

6. Skill in developing or revising program code.

7. Skill in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs.

8. Skill in troubleshooting complex computer systems.

9. Skill to analyze complex systems and procedures.

10. Skill to write and revise standards and procedures.

11. Skill to train others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Additional Information

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

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EMAIL

Military Occupation Specialty Code

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.