Systems Analyst II - Information Technology Div.

Position Information

Are you passionate about robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and solving real-world challenges? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking innovative professionals to help transform how transportation services are delivered through cutting-edge robotics and intelligent automation technologies. Join a team that is pioneering the integration of robotics into transportation operations, engineering processes, and enterprise information technology systems. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, AI, software development, and public service while making a meaningful impact on one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

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 Total Compensation Package website

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

Position Description

Performs complex computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT information technology systems with a focus on robotics and computer science. Work involves analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Provides technical support, coordination, and advice involving the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems with robotics. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

Creates new standard reports; collaborating with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation for robotic systems, intelligent automation platforms.

Reviews and analyzes reports and performance indicators to locate code problems, and corrects errors by modifying or correcting code for system integration methodologies, APIs, and data exchange technologies.

Writes and updates computer and/or server application programs using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision technologies.

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

Monitors changes in hardware and software and provides current information to end users.

Tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.

Analyzes user needs, defines the system's scope, documents requirements, and translates the user needs and requirements into functional specifications for the design of business systems.

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

Monitors and collects information to determine the strength, weaknesses and performance issues of existing technology.

Provides support of local applications and logs problems.

Provides technical assistance of software applications.

Researches, analyzes and tests business procedures, information systems, programs or systems software.

Responds to incoming requests from business areas to design, build, maintain or repair reports and applications.

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

Troubleshoots and analyzes technical problems associated with local applications.

Writes and reviews technical specifications for programs and/or systems.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

1 year of experience in transportation engineering, software engineering, robotic automation, 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in the field of computer science and/or robotics.

1 YEAR transportation, software, or robotics engineering, systems analysis, application systems support, or related work experience.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

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

Applicable computer software applications and hardware

Proficient skill in:

Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

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

Troubleshooting computer systems

Proficient Skill In:

Analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for automation and technology innovation.

Designing, testing, implementing, and supporting software applications and system integrations.

Troubleshooting robotic systems, software applications, interfaces, and supporting technologies.

Researching, evaluating, and validating emerging technologies and technical solutions.

Developing reports, dashboards, queries, and performance metrics.

Managing technology pilots, proofs of concept, and innovation initiatives.

Gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.

Communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions.

Preparing technical specifications, implementation plans, and operational documentation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.