ICT Application Analyst

at  Teagasc

Location: Head Office, Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow, R93 XE12
IT Professional
Salary: Admin Grade 4 with a Salary Scale of €49,506 to €68,970
Closing Date: 09/04/2024 12:00 PM
Permanent Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duration:
Permanent . A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 8 Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant degree
• PRINCE2 certification
• Business Analysis certification

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Two years’ experience in Business Systems Implementation with a proven track record of management from project initiation through to implementation and support of the system
• Experience in one of the following areas:
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• Business Analysis

• Applications Development
• IT Project Management
• Applications Testing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
• Experience of working with reporting tools
• Experience of implementing web applications in a Windows server environment
• Procurement and Vendor Management Skills / Public sector procurement experience
• Experience of working in an agile development environment
• Experience of working with Microsoft 365/Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience of working with enterprise systems e.g. CRM/Finance

• Work with the business units within Teagasc to understand and improve their performance through the use of Process Improvement and Information and Communication Technologies
• Identify user requirements for Application Solutions
• Analyse the requirements and Design an optimal solution
• Select an external service provider using public sector procurement approaches, to either build a bespoke solution or to provide a package and configuration services. The external service provider will also be expected to implement the solution.
• Ensure that chosen solutions are properly integrated with other Teagasc systems and platforms
• Oversee and manage user acceptance testing of solutions.
• Project manage the solution implementation throughout Teagasc. Project management includes communications, planning, budgeting, procurement and vendor management.
• Manage the quality, standards and work approach of project and support activities to ensure they follow Teagasc standards and industry best practice.
• Manage the on-going support and enhancement of a number of application systems, including vendor management.
• Actively participate in the annual business planning, risk management and PMDS processes
• Maintain responsibility for own performance and development through active participation in PMDS and ensure continuous self-development in matters relating to this post.
• Assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of oneself, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations, including full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• This Job Specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and responsibilities and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post-holder.