Job Requisition ID: 48805
Posting Date: 8/1/2025
Closing Date: 08/14/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,952 / month; Full Range $6,952 - $10,130 / month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: None

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as an Application Development Programmer/Analyst performing difficult and specialized professional work pertaining to the development, support, enhancement, and upgrade of client-server-based applications and web-based systems for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC). In this role you will assist users in resolving problem areas encountered in the daily operation and use of client-server and web-based applications. In addition, you will, conduct feasibility studies and evaluate user information technology needs and analyze alternatives. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining client server-based information systems or web-based information systems utilizing PowerBuilder with PowerBuilder’s Foundation classes and/or other object-oriented programming language such as C#, VB.Net.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining data objects within an enterprise-level relational database utilizing MS SQL 2008+ or other DBMS, including stored procedures, triggers, views, and performance tuning.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing and deploying applications using PowerBuilder IDE, Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure DevOps, and/or Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to develop reports and manage data integration workflows.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IN ORDER OF SIGNIFICANCE)

• One (1) year of professional experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining client server-based information systems or web-based information systems utilizing PowerBuilder with PowerBuilder’s Foundation classes and/or other object-oriented programming language such as C#, VB.Net
• One (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining data objects within an enterprise-level relational database utilizing MS SQL 2008+ or other DBMS, including stored procedures, triggers, views, and performance tuning.
• One (1) year of professional experience developing and deploying applications with PowerBuilder IDE, Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure DevOps, and/or Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• One (1) year of professional experience utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to develop reports and manage data integration workflows.
• One (1) year of professional experience with Windows 10 or higher OS and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation, reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of performing feasibility studies, system analysis, and developing technical recommendations for application development projects, including system conversions and enhancements.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, technical teams, and external partners.

• Under general direction, serves as an Application Development Programmer/Analyst performing difficult and specialized professional work pertaining to the development, support, enhancement, and upgrade of client-server-based applications and web-based systems for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC).
• Assists users in resolving problem areas encountered in the daily operation and use of client-server and web-based applications analyzing user requirements, hardware/software problems, and user/staff procedures.
• Conducts feasibility studies and studies for system conversions and enhancements.
• Evaluates user information technology needs and analyzes alternative approaches.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.