Information Systems Analyst V - SR

Duties Summary

Designs and develops information technology systems and procedures involving the analysis and evaluation of information systems requirements and operating methods for a major area of information technology. Requires integration and coordination of several sections; develops plans for the implementation of recommended systems and procedures; may serve as a working supervisor or a technical expert in a highly specialized, complex field; and performs other related duties as required.

Two (2) immediate permanent full‑time vacancies are available with the Department of Information Technology – Systems Support Division in HIlo.

• Plans and carries out various fact‑finding tasks to secure pertinent data on the information systems needs and problems of departments.
• Conducts studies related to workflow, work measurement, time distribution, organizational and functional relationships, form designs, etc.
• Meets with and interviews personnel from various levels of management and operations; analyzes and coordinates subsystems.
• Determines the feasibility of converting operations and procedures to information technology systems.
• Analyzes procedures from the standpoint of feasibility of using different systems, their capacities, cost, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
• Prepares overall plans and develops detailed procedures and processes for conversion to information systems utilizing current technologies including the preparation of flow charts and functional block diagrams.
• Integrates the various systems and procedures with the needs and requirements of the various agencies whenever possible.
• Works in close cooperation with representatives of operating department(s).
• Prepares and maintains procedural and support manuals.
• May conduct management studies associated with other program or management objectives and needs; prepares reports of work activities and correspondence.
• Reviews work results and follows through to ensure that management and staff officials have a clear understanding of problem areas.
• Provides guidance and assistance in implementing recommendations accepted by the administrator of units serviced.
• May serve as a working supervisor and supervise analysts, programmers, and support personnel in specific program areas.
• Coordinates work performed with supervisors or analysts in other functional areas.
• Trains lower‑level analysts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and

Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Three and one‑half (3 ½) years of work experience in the research, analysis and design of information technology systems.
• At least one (1) year of which must have been at the fully competent level comparable to the Information Systems Analyst IV level class.
• One (1) year of experience in the cybersecurity specialty area.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing.

• Excess experience at the fully competent level in computer systems analysis may be substituted for education on a one‑for‑one basis (one year experience for one year of education).
• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems may be substituted for six (6) months of the required information systems analysis experience.
• A master’s degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems may be substituted for one and one‑half (1 ½) years of the required information systems analysis experience.

Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education, and experience as presented in the application.

• Principles and practices of public administration, supervision, organization, and management.
• Information systems and analysis, design, and development.
• Office systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic computers, data storage media/devices and other…