Senior Systems Analyst

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Systems Analyst to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. 

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Candidates must reside in the United States to work 100 % remote.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

What you will do!

As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will provide expert-level in-depth support, architectural and testing guidance for technically sophisticated computer software and data systems that are foundational to the modernization of mission critical, large-scale payment and financial within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS).  Modernization will include understanding the current people, processes and technology and migrating to a modern solution using SaaS solutions, components, interfaces, API’s through configuration, customization and extending features with approved tools and standardized components.

In this role, you will analyze functional and non-functional requirements for payment and financial systems, including interfaces to existing ONE eligibility and state general ledger systems to ensure a modern cloud solution that can be adapted to on-going legislative priorities, programs and changes over time.   You will collaborate with business analysts and leaders to understand the requirements including split funding rules, cost accounting specifications and business rules.  You will be involved in evaluating SaaS solutions, RFP responses to determine the fit for purpose, configurability, customizability and extensibility of available solutions and components.

You will document technical functional and non-functional requirements and liaise with the legacy team to understand details of the current system, as appropriate. 

Provide assistance operational maintenance and construction. The customer base served includes technically sophisticated end-users, software vendors and suppliers, systems programmers, technical contractors, system management staff and various other systems operation staff.

Additionally, you will provide information system services to facilitate the proper functioning of the various programs and daily operations. You will support the agency’s mission and program objectives through timely and accurate issuance of benefits, including but not limited to cash, food stamps, child support, provider pay, and medical by ensuring maximum availability of systems to end users. You will also work with other system Team Leads and/or managers responsible for coordinating one or more projects while developing work schedules and priorities for multiple assignments.

What we are looking for! (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so will disqualify you from consideration)

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Cloud and Finance Transformation experience or experience implementing finance and payment systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Seven (7) years of information systems experience in complex systems entailing multiple applications and databases.

OR

(b) An Associate's degree or higher 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

5 years of information systems experience in complex systems entailing multiple applications and databases.

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

three (3) years of information systems experience in complex systems entailing multiple applications and databases.

OR

(d) Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

one (1) year of information systems experience in complex systems entailing multiple applications and databases.

Desired Attributes

• Experience implementing financial and payment systems in a Cloud environment.
• Experience in modernizing and transforming financial and payment systems.
• Strong systems analysis skills including integration points across multiple systems in complex environments.
• Communication skills including working with both technical and customer resources. Ability to translate between business and technical needs.
• Experience in solution and/or system architecture including working across systems with significantly different technology stacks.
• Experience in application support, development, programming, testing and/or database administration.
• Experience with Cloud native development, DevOps, Iaas/PaaS/SaaS/LaaS solutions, ADOS, configuration management tools, and/or other cloud computing platforms.
• Experience supporting complex customer requirements.
• Strong Project Management skills including experience managing projects throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to ensure that SDLC processes are being followed and to track deliverables such as technical code reviews and technical documentation reviews.
• Experience estimating resources and schedules for complex system development efforts.
• Strong background in system development and/or software testing.
• Ability to select and adapt tools and support methodologies.
• Ability to participate in the advancement of systems delivery concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools.
• Outstanding customer service skills for internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Eight (8) hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Eight (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 fulltime remote options as well.

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,
• 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.

Close Date: 8/11/2024

Salary Range: $7,149 - $10,826 Monthly

Location: Salem, OR / Remote