Senior Systems Analyst – Mainframe
- Oregon Health Authority
- Salem, OR
- May 05, 2020
Job Description
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Analyst with Mainframe Skills to join an excellent team, provide top-notch support and work to advance their IT operations.
This position falls under the Classification Information Systems Specialist 7.
WHAT YOU WILL DO!
As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will provide requirements documentation, systems analysis, design and development, strategic planning and project coordination support to the Office of Information Services (OIS). You will support the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Self-Sufficiency computer applications including but not limited to web-based, client-server, mainframe and database solutions.
Your primary focus will be on design, development and implementation of OIS DHS Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) projects per agency policies, procedures, processes and standards. Your responsibilities will include assisting with requirements gathering and analysis, feasibility analysis, creation and support of business database access software (both client and server); development, implementation and maintenance of Internet sites and applications; and project and system planning, design and development of new systems. You will prepare IT reports, help develop presentations for delivery by other staff and provide project coordination. You may also assist with programming depending on current project priorities.
Additionally, you will play a technical leadership role on key computer applications in SSP areas such as Client Maintenance (CM) and the Food Stamps Management Information System (FSMIS). You will partially support the Integrated Eligibility (IE) Project, which will replace most client eligibility functions in legacy computer applications. You will also provide leadership and help execute and implement consistent repeatable coding and testing practices within the team.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- (a) Six (6) years of information systems experience with Mainframe Applications. OR (b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or a related field; AND Four (4) years of information systems experience with Mainframe Applications. OR (c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; AND Two (2) years of information systems experience with Mainframe Applications. OR (d) A Master's degree of higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of Mainframe Applications and Processes.
- Experience using web services and associated tools.
- Experience with object-oriented analysis, design and programming.
- Expert-level knowledge of relational database techniques.
- Experience using COBOL and structured programming techniques.
- Experience or training in CICS, TSO, Easytrieve, and/or VSAM.
- Strong proficiency with DB2 including the use of tables, indexes, constraints, triggers, and stored procedures.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
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The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their IT infrastructure and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager with IT experience to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations.
What you will do:
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will develop and manage the execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules and controls from project initiation to project close-out.
This position offers you the opportunity to lead the decision-making process throughout the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services for the detailed requirements, design, testing and start-up operations related to the development and implementation efforts of achieving the long term goals of the customer agency.
What's in it for you?
Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are a Project Manager with IT experience, don't delay, apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation.
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An Oregon Project Management Associate Certification or Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute AND six years professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through to closure and evaluation.
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for three years of the experience. An advanced degree may substitute for an additional year of experience.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Experience managing large complex multi-million dollar projects that involved implementing COTS, developing custom software solutions and/or organizational transformations.
- Ability to successfully apply project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing a cross-functional team with internal matrix resources and external contractors.
- 5 or more years of Project Management experience in the last 7 years that included using project management best practices and standard methodologies such as PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE 2, etc.
- Proven success in navigating complex organizations with loosely defined structures and boundaries.
- Proven ability to recognize and anticipate emerging project risks and business priorities and to address those developments through risk mitigation, contingency plans and communication strategies.
- Management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
TO APPLY:
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