IT Applications Analyst

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JR IT Applications Analyst (Open)

Lincoln, NE

Supreme Court - Agency 5

$33.031

$69,820.79 - $85,069.85 (effective July 1st)

This classification level is responsible for assisting the courts and probation division in managing the deployment of software applications, assessing and implementing data application enhancements at district offices. Responsibilities related to project management, which may include developing structure recommendations for software applications; assessing impact to data and analyzing system processes, technology and user needs; developing implementation requirements and planning for application modification;

acting as liaison between development staff, analysts, management, and end users; testing application enhancing; and documenting technology requirements.

• Coordinates applications, systems, and database upgrades or changes; deploys and implements application modules and processes; tests and analyzes new implementations; and ensures the efficiency and security of applications, systems, and database.
• Identifies or consults with end‑users regarding business goals and user needs; analyzes applications, systems, and database to identify areas of improvement or sources of errors; provides recommendations to improve system efficiency and security; assists in developing modification implementation strategies and plans; collaborates with the project team to develop and implement work plans, including assigning work and tracking project progress.
• Monitors programs, systems, and database performance and conducts quality assurance of assigned information technology work projects.
• Prepares, maintains, updates, and reviews a variety of technical records and reports. Presents to and trains end‑users on application changes.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Positions may also include participation in departmental technology committees and providing training and instructional materials to assist users with systems, software, and hardware usage, and assisting in developing and managing project plans.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties. All educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• Knowledge Requirements:
  • Applicable applications and software systems;
  • System analysis and application design principles;
  • Applicable programming principles and/or languages;
  • Troubleshooting techniques and procedures;
  • Database maintenance techniques and methods;
  • Recordkeeping principles;
  • Technical and instructional documentation development methods;
  • Customer service principles;
  • Project management principles.
• Skill Requirements:
  • Analyzing systems and user requirements;
  • Developing computer applications;
  • Troubleshooting applications and software systems;
  • Managing and maintaining database;
  • Maintaining operational records;
  • Managing projects;
  • Developing technical and instructional documentation;
  • Providing customer services;
  • Communicating technical information to non‑technical audience;
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills in interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others.

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

• Health & Wellness
  • 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
  • Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, available to purchase
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
  • Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Financial Security
  • 156% state‑matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
  • Free $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• Paid Time Off & Leave
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
  • Military leave and Funeral / Bereavement leave
• Professional Growth
  • Paid training to develop your skills
  • Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
  • Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
  • Opportunity for bilingual pay

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