Systems Analyst V

Position Information

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Systems Analyst to join our team within the PEPS Center of Excellence. The Systems Analyst will be a part of our team to help manager, support, and innovate the PEPS Divisions data and workflow systems. Be a part of the team that helps us modernize our contract management system.

We offer a hybrid work schedule and have a beautiful campus where productivity can thrive. If this sounds like something you have been looking for, apply today!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Performs highly advanced computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT District/Division information technology systems. Oversees work involving analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Oversees technical support and advice involving the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

Supports the planning, design, developments, implementation, and management of PEPS IT initiatives (enterprise initiatives)

Oversees the evaluation of methods, tools, hardware and software used to improve the analysis, development, integration, implementation and maintenance of information systems.

Creates new standard reports; collaborating with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation.

Designs, builds, tests, implements, and maintains both publish and ad hoc reports in response to customer change requests.

Analyzes new or existing procedures and information systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

Oversees and/or prepares and defines the goals of the system and devises flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.

Coordinates with users to identify system requirements, develop functional design specifications to meet requirements, and solve complex operational problems.

Coordinates requests or completes user security changes or additions and facilitates security authorizations for new users.

Reviews and analyzes reports and performance indicators to locate code problems, and corrects errors by modifying or correcting code.

Writes programs and/or queries for spreadsheet or database software to create reports and import/export data.

Leading projects and project teams

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline. Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications:

Work Experience - 5 years of experience in systems analysis, application systems support, or related work experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

License and Certification:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

IT/IS software and hardware development methodologies and standards

Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

Scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing computer programs/systems

Communicating technical information effectively

Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.