Applications Systems Analyst I

Salary: $65,604.00 - $98,407.00 Annually Location : Wake County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 24-14448 Department: Dept of the Secretary of State Division: Information Technology Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: 12/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Applications Systems Analyst I Position Number: 60094558 Section: Applications Development Team Salary Grade: DT07 Recruitment Range: $65,604 - $81,000 Description of Work RECRUITMENT RANGE: $65,604 - $81,000/DT07 The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking, and legal communities to strengthen our state's economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. We also safeguard individuals and businesses against fraud. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to help design, develop, enhance, maintain, and support client/server computer applications developed in-house for the department in an interactive team environment. In this role, this person will provide expertise, leadership, guidance, programming skills, training, and support to other team members in developing automated solutions to challenges in the department. This person will be responsible for analyzing existing and potential applications to determine the feasibility of projects, provide accurate time and cost estimates, define and quantify potential benefits to the department and the state, and help develop and implement the solutions. This person will manage, design, develop, and support new computer applications using Microsoft Project Manager, modern client/ server computer programming languages (such as C#), modern relational database products (such as MS-SQL), Web-enabling applications and databases using c#, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5 Asp.Net MVC, Javascript, JQuery, Windows Desktop, and Windows Server. This person will work with the employees, mangers, and customers to define workflows, design and define relational databases, reengineer and automate processes to make them more efficient and streamlined, prototype user screens, define system outputs, define business rules, develop program specifications, help employees and customers with system problems, develop complete system documentation, and may supervise lower-level programmers and consultants. This person may work with legal resources in the department to help interpret enacted legislation into system/program specifications and requirements and develop/document accurate business rules. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Extensive work experience with client/server applications development software including: c#, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5 Asp.Net MVC, Javascript, JQuery, Windows Desktop, and Windows Server. An understanding of the concepts of programming objects and components. A working knowledge of client/server programming using Windows Presentation Foundation and Asp.Net Web API. A working knowledge of office software products including: MS-Office products, GroupWise, and Internet Browsers. Extensive work experience with personal computer, workstation, and server operating systems. A working knowledge of computer hardware including individual components and peripheral equipment for personal computers such as printers and scanners. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate effectively in oral and written form with employees in the department and customers. Knowledge and experience with a modern Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology/platform such as Azure DevOps. Experience with Agile processes and methodologies. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business application consulting or development, or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link on the Government Jobs website or visit with the Secretary of State to complete an online application. Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts, proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than their current position. The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800. For further information, please contact: APRIL TIBBS, ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR North Carolina Secretary of State Human Resources | Old Revenue Building 2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 814-5331 | Fax: (919) 814-5395 Email: NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.