IT Applications Analyst

JR IT Applications Analyst (Open)

07-01-2026

The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

This is a full time in office position.

The Judicial Branch offers:

• 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)
• 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
• 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

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 applications 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; assist 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.

• Serves on departmental and/or other technology committees.
• Provides training and develops instructional materials to assist users with systems, software, and hardware usage.
• Assists in developing and managing project plans.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• 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;
• Technical and instructional documentation development method;
• Customer service principles;
• Project management principles.

• 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;
• Communicating technical information to non-technical audience;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

521 S. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

A IT Applications Analyst salary range is $69,820.79 - $85,069.85.

Effective July 1st. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within…