Analyst II, Applications Software

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins seeks a technology professional for the Applications Software Analyst II role. This on-site position supports Streets and Traffic systems including Cityworks, Centracs, and PowerBI, ensuring reliable operation for transportation services.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in .NET, Python, SQL, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum: College degree or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field.
• Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2016 including Excel for analytics.
• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in .NET C# or VB, Python, and SQL; relational databases.
• Enterprise reporting using Crystal Reports or SSRS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and application administration for software and technology systems used by Streets and Traffic.
• Configure and maintain applications, manage user access and dashboards, monitor systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, review contracts, and ensure quality delivery.
• Support system upgrades, integrations, APIs, configuration changes, and data feeds.
• Troubleshoot incidents and resolve data integrity issues across applications and databases.
• Ensure compliance with CJIS Security Policy and state reporting standards.

Job description

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POSITION TITLE: Analyst II, Applications Software (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8623
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $76,745.00 - 127,908.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $88,000 -$104,000.00 - (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/5/2026.At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check(Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

WhyWorkFor theCity of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + companycontributions – after 6 month probation period andimmediate vesting
• Flexiblespending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• EmployeeAssistance Program: counseling, legal,financialassistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborativework environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a technology professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting systems that have a direct impact on the community. The Applications Software Analyst II provides technical support and application administration for the software, technology systems, and operational platforms used by the Streets and Traffic Departments. This on-site position supports a diverse portfolio of mission-critical technology that keeps transportation operations running safely and efficiently year-round.
The position supports systems and equipment used for fleet management, snow and ice control, traffic operations, asset and work management, customer service, payroll, communications, and operational reporting. Applications include Cityworks, Centracs, CompassCom, MD30 systems, Certified Power, WXHorizon, Traffic Control RapidPlan, Paradigm weigh station software, Crash Magic, and command center technology. The Analyst configures and maintains applications, manages user access and dashboards, monitors vehicle tracking and operational systems, calibrates and maintains technology, analyzes operational data, and troubleshoots system and data issues. The position also supports system upgrades and changes and works directly with technology and software vendors to resolve hardware and software concerns.
This position plays an important role in ensuring Streets and Traffic technology is reliable and ready when it is needed most, including during snow and ice control events. The Analyst serves as a technical resource and liaison between operations, City IT, vendors, and other City departments, helping staff use technology effectively and providing accurate information to support operational decisions, investigations, performance analysis, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Participate in new software system projects providing technical support and consultation.
• Perform gap analysis and recommendations on Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products.
• Support, maintain, and enhance CAD, RMS, and other mission-critical applications
• Implement system upgrades, integrations, APIs, configuration changes and data feeds
• Troubleshoot complex incidents and resolve data integrity issues across applications and databases
• Diagnosing incidents and enhancement requests while developing effective solutions
• Implement updates using source/object code, APIs, and data feeds
• Analyze database schemas and resolving data integrity issues
• Testing system upgrades and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Creating clear, user-friendly documentation for both technical and business audiences and providing user training and documentation
• Identifying opportunities for LEAN process improvement
• Supporting enterprise reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, SSRS, and PowerBI
• Maintaining application servers that support critical City functions
• Coordinating with vendors, reviewing contracts and statements of work, and ensuring quality delivery
• May ensure compliance with CJIS Security Policy, state reporting standards, and criminal justice data exchange requirements.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to convey complex technical information in an understandable manner.
• Experience in creating and delivering training and presentations to customers, peers, and upper management both formally and informally.
• Effectively communicate recommendations to business partners including gap analysis, security and business risks, and costs.
• Follow industry best practices in architecture and modeling to produce high-performing solutions that are usable, reliable, maintainable, and secure.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2016 products including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for communications and presentations, and particularly Excel for analytics including graphs, charting, pivot tables, and basic statistical functions.
• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in .NET C# or VB, Python, and SQL coupled with knowledge and experience in relational databases.
• Intermediate to advanced enterprise report writer skills using such applications as Crystal Reports or SSRS.
• Knowledge and experience with web-based applications and Cloud technology; SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc.
• Ability to manage outside vendors including reviewing contracts and statements of work, submitting change requests, reviewing work invoices, and acting as liaison to the business partner prioritizing work and providing oversight.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience Requirements

• Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Analyst II, Apps Software

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