APPLICATION ANALYST II – BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando is seeking a qualified professional to analyze, develop, test, implement and support enterprise business systems that serve district priorities and improve student services.

You will collaborate with district stakeholders, model professional ethics, and deliver reliable software solutions; ABAP and SAP ECC experience is preferred, with strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent with tech courses or related experience.
• 2 years of experience in development lifecycle of enterprise computer applications; or Bachelor's in tech field.
• Experience with distributed programming languages; ABAP in SAP ECC preferred.
• 2 years experience with business system applications, support, methodologies and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS positively.
• Model the routine and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications and management tasks.
• Provide services that support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise automated business systems for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Work with process owners to analyze and support district systems of minimal to moderate complexity.
• Produce estimates of time to complete tasks and maintain schedules.
• Assist with preparing documents for systems and training programs.
• Work as a team player to achieve results.
• Participate in analysis of business requirements for BI.
• Develop technical skills in troubleshooting software and implementation of software features.
• Keep the Assistant Director informed about issues and incidents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Systems design

Troubleshooting software

Communication

Education

Associate degree in technology

Bachelor's degree in technology

Tools

ABAP (SAP ECC)

Mainframe / enterprise systems

Job description

Salary Schedule

To analyze processes to facilitate, test, implement, train and support enterprise applications in support of district priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Arts degree with courses related to technology from an accredited institution or pursuing an equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Two (2) years of experience in the development life cycle of enterprise computer applications. Experience must have occurred within the past four years. Or a Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field.
• Experience with distributed programming languages and methodologies. Experience with ABAP programming in an SAP ECC environment preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience with business system applications and support, methodologies, and reporting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and commitment to decentralized decision‑making, and accountability for results. Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of the team to participate in the implementation of administrative business systems that achieve expected results. Analytical skills to review information, identify important issues and formulate alternative solutions to problems in area of responsibility. Knowledge of systems design techniques and business systems. Ability to remain current with changing technology as it relates to Systems Development. Knowledge of software applications and their corresponding functions. Ability to think and function logically in a multi‑tasking environment. Ability to plan work and effectively utilize time.

REPORTS TO

Director-Business Systems

SUPERVISES

None

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position.

Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Describes physical conditions of this position.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.

• 70 Sitting Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.
• 10 Standing Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• 10 Walking Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• 5 Bending Lowering the body forward from the waist.
• 5 Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• 5 Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.
• 80 Finger Dexterity Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
• 70 Grasping Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• 90 Talking Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.
• 90 Hearing Acuity The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
• 90 Visual Acuity The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

Note Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at a one time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

Indoors and Outdoors The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
• Provide services that support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise automated business systems necessary for compliance with state statute, school board policy, and operational efficiency.
• Work with business process owners and subject matter experts to acquire and keep up-to‑date with district operational processes at a level sufficient to analyze and support systems and processes of minimal to moderate complexity to resolve problems expeditiously, offering alternatives where appropriate.
• Produce estimates of time to complete assigned tasks; maintain and meet agreed upon schedules that achieve desired results meeting quality expectations as district and Learning Community needs evolve.
• Assist with preparing/creating documents for systems, components, and training programs as assigned.
• Work as a team player to achieve results.
• Participate in the analysis of business requirements for the business enterprise systems as they relate to business intelligence.
• Develop technical skills in areas such as trouble shooting software, problem resolution, training and implementation of software features.
• Keep the Assistant Director informed about issues and incidents about which they should be aware.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
• Develop leadership in subordinates.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
• Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the lead.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

07/01/2024