IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a SharePoint System Administrator. This position works under general supervision of the Collaboration and Project Management Supervisor in the overall development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of applications and reports. This position participates in all phases of IS Systems Development Methodology. Duties include developing applications and workflows in response to requests from business partners. Technologies used include, but not limited to: SharePoint Designer, MS Access, MS InfoPath, MS Power Apps, MS Power Automate, Ivanti, TypeScript, .NET or SQL.

Work with Department personnel to analyze user needs; prepare business requirements documents and specifications; design, write, test, and move application components into production according to established standards. Lead work as a member of system development teams under direction of project manager as needed. Maintain and support existing applications. This position shall comply with the Department s administrative rules and the agency s policies and procedures including those related to the Department's overall Reentry philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target an individual s criminogenic needs and risk level.

Tasks

40% - Systems analysis and design

• Analyze existing systems and procedures in the correctional institutions, Community Corrections field offices, and other departmental units by examining business functions and processes, organizational structure, job responsibilities, information flow, and computer equipment.
• Analyze & define business requirements for the development and/or enhancement of SharePoint, SharePoint Online using Power Apps, packaged software applications, electronic forms, workflows, reports, interfaces, Ivanti IT Service Manager Configurations, and data extracts.
• Attend and participate in meetings and provide regular project status review reports as appropriate.

40% - Programming and implementation of computer solutions for the business community.

• Develop prototypes following proposed design to demonstrate approach for approval.
• Program application components to implement application business logic and/or generate user interface content including global and specific program documentation.
• Develop & document software unit test plans. Develop test data and demonstrate validity of the application component.
• Develop, document, & coordinate system integration test plans.
• Coordinate systems installation.

10% - Provide technical application support and training to department staff on the use of information systems and resources.

• Assess customer needs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise manner with customers of varying technical levels both verbally and in writing.
• Identify new information or problem areas necessitating staff training or technical assistance.

10% - Other related tasks.

• Provide input to BTM supervisors to discuss pertinent issues related to application development or support of collaboration applications.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
• Possess effective problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to assess customer needs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise manner with customers of varying technical levels both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and meet project timelines.
• Effective team skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted business practices.

NOTE: Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate at their own expense. 100% remote within the State of Wisconsin, and contractor may have to travel to Office occasionally (1 2 times per quarter).

Location: Madison, WI (remote form within the State of WI)

Contract: 1+ years

Skills Required:

• 4-6 years - Conducting systems analyses and configuring third party software/applications.
• 4-6 years - Experience collecting and analyzing data and business/user requirements, drawing conclusions, and recommending solutions.
• 4-6 years - Experience developing data models and conducting software tests.
• 4-6 years - Experience with SharePoint administration such as managing permissions, site creation, configuring list views, and implementing workflows.
• Knowledge of SharePoint development.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems (SQL Server or Oracle)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as: SQL, MS Access, TypeScript or .NET tools.
• Knowledge of development tools such as SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio.
• Bachelor s Degree (Please include on your resume)

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of data modeling techniques
• Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle processes
• Knowledge of methods to recognize and evaluate information management and procedural problems and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of systems analysis processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of accessing Web Services (REST).
• Knowledge of automated Forms and workflows.
• Knowledge of Service Desk application architecture and configuration techniques.
• Knowledge of Low Code Platforms and associated development processes.
• Knowledge of the Corrections industry.
• Knowledge of software testing techniques.
• Knowledge of DevOps & M365

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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