Job Requisition ID: 48450
Posting Date: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 07/25/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 a month; Full Range $7,787 - $11,450 month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
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 a Senior Java Developer performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services, supporting the Illinois State Police (DoIT/ISP). In this role, you will perform advisory tasks for the large and complex Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) System. In addition, you will conduct and coordinate design and development of viable solutions for the resolution of complex issues or improving the efficiency of the system and resolve technical issues through efficient and targeted debugging, substantial technical research, and investigation.
If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

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 position10 -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 maternity/paternity 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 QUALIFICAITONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level Java Applications using Oracle development tools including, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Navigator, SQL Plus, and PL/SQL.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience integrating and supporting middleware technologies and enterprise messaging platforms including MQSeries, Message Broker, WebSphere, WebLogic, and web services.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting user requirements analysis, system feasibility studies and documenting specifications for large-scale system conversions and application enhancements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IN ORDER OF SIGNIFICANCE)

• Three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level Java Applications using Oracle development tools including , Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Navigator, SQL Plus, and PL/SQL.
• One (1) year of professional experience integrating and supporting middleware technologies and enterprise messaging platforms including MQSeries, Message Broker, WebSphere, WebLogic, and web services.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting user requirements analysis, system feasibility studies and documenting specifications for large-scale system conversions and application enhancements.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing system integration testing and debugging across multiple system components, environments, and data interfaces.
• Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical guidance to development teams, including code reviews and adherence to development standards and documentation practices.
• Ability to analyze complex data structures and apply logical problem-solving techniques to assess and resolve system-level issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, agency officials, and business stakeholders.
• Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple development priorities, deadlines, and evolving technical requirements within a government or enterprise IT environment.

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Java Developer performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)/Illinois State Police (ISP) in Law Enforcement Unit A, performing complex Java application development advisory functions.
• Conducts and coordinates system design and development of viable solutions for the resolution of complex issues or improving the efficiency of the system.
• Provides technical guidance to CHRI system developers for completing assignments in the most efficient and timely manner.
• 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 duties enumerated above.