Systems Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 6) Two positions available - Remote and Hybrid work options

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for (2) Systems Analysts to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career. 

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

These are full-time permanent opportunities for anyone to apply. These are classified positions and represented by a union.

What you will do!

As a Systems Analyst, you will provide technical requirements documentation, systems analysis, design and development, strategic planning, and project coordination to support the Office of Information Systems (OIS). You will support OHA and ODHS computer applications including Internet, Intranet, Extranet, client-server, mainframe and database solutions.

In this role, you will focus on design, development and implementation of OHA and ODHS projects per 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 and applications, project system planning, and design and development of existing and new systems. You will prepare IT reports, help develop presentations for delivery by other staff, and provide project coordination.

This position will give you the opportunity to play a key technical role involving the following MF applications: Client Employed Provider (CEP) and Provider (SJM) along with other APD supported applications. Additionally, this position will support new and modification of Web-Service APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) development.

The Systems Analyst will work closely with others on the team to fortify and institutionalize consistent, repeatable coding and testing practices.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions

What we are looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements in your application/resume/cover letter, failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in Mainframe Applications OR

(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in Mainframe Applications

OR (c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in Mainframe Applications
 

Working Conditions

Position may require periodic travel throughout the state. At times, weekend and evening work will be necessary to meet customer demands and department deadlines.

While performing the duties of this job, you will be in an open landscape environment and may be exposed to the sounds and activity of those working around you. These conditions may be in high traffic areas with moderate to loud noises and frequent interruptions. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short time frames.

DESIRED ATTRUBUTES:

• The person in this position should have an intermediate skill level with the concepts, methodologies, techniques and tools of system development. This includes selecting and adapting, where necessary, appropriate tools and support methodologies for use by their team. The incumbent in this position will participate in the advancement of systems delivery concepts, methodologies, techniques and tools.
• The system development environment has a mix of database management systems and distributed data with remote input and manipulation, multiple remote locations, a mixture of Information System standards and a significant amount of expansion or change to existing business processes. This position will need to adapt to the needs of the system development environment at all times.
• The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with and facilitate diverse groups and individuals. This includes the ability to prioritize workloads and the ability to analyze complex procedures, processes and policies. Basic project management knowledge is expected.
• The person, in this position, must have experience coordinating projects, with other Information System professionals, and write documentation according to established standards.
• This position requires the ability to use current generation personal computers with the flexibility to use and learn applications necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Expertise in application support and development using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, SQL, EZ+ and DB2 in support of complex customer requirements is important.
• This position requires experience in the System Development Life Cycle methodology and experience estimating resources and schedules for complex system development efforts.

How To Apply 

Please Click on This Link--> REQ-114159