System Analyst

Location: Lansing (MI) |
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week |
Job Level: T7 |
Work Preference: Hybrid |
Job Code: 245726

Work on complex IT systems analysis initiatives involving business requirements, system evaluation, process improvement, technical documentation, and application support. This role combines business and technical analysis with systems planning, implementation support, and ongoing maintenance.

The successful candidate will bring extensive IT industry experience, strong ADO proficiency, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with management and stakeholders.

Analyze business objectives, operational problems, user requirements, and existing procedures to identify opportunities for automation and system improvement.

Evaluate alternative solutions and conduct studies and cost/benefit analyses to support system-related decisions.

Work with organizational stakeholders to understand current operational procedures, identify problems, and document specific input, output, data summarization, and reporting requirements.

Prepare detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, system requirements, and the steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

Assess system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine the feasibility of requested programs or system changes.

Evaluate existing information processing systems and identify improvements to system effectiveness, production, and specifications.

Prepare technical specifications describing equipment operations, computer program functions, and associated personnel processes.

Conduct studies to support the development of information systems that address current and projected business needs.

Develop technical reports, memoranda, instructional manuals, and other system development documentation.

Support system upgrades, error correction, and ongoing maintenance following implementation.

Assist with technical and programming-related problem resolution in accordance with project specifications.

Provide technical assistance for application and hardware issues and support information sharing with external entities in a customer service environment.

Coordinate and plan the effective use of management information systems, including operational, technical, installation, and maintenance requirements.

Prepare charts, diagrams, tables, flowcharts, and detailed input/output record formats for computer programs.

Assist in defining problems, evaluating possible approaches, and developing effective solutions.

Support the design, development, and maintenance of computer applications.

Provide support and recommendations for IT processes related to software technology planning, development, implementation, system security, and interfaces.

Coordinate the work of others on program development, testing, installation, and modification when required.

14+ years of experience in the field.

5+ years of ADO proficiency.

Proven experience with complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the IT industry.

Advanced experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management and stakeholders.

Ability to analyze systems and procedures, write and revise standards and procedures, communicate effectively, and train others.

Knowledge of computer systems and their capabilities and limitations, IT equipment, programming languages, computer hardware and software, operating systems, program code, and the techniques used in designing non-automated systems.

Graduation from an…