Application System Analyst / Program Supervisor

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (3 options)

Vision & dental plans

Wellness rewards program

401(k)/457 plan

Paid leave & holidays

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is hiring to supervise the Unemployement Insurance (Uplink) application, overseeing analysis, testing, coding and implementation of enterprise software. You’ll establish development metrics and serve as a point of contact for on-call duties.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in similar roles; degrees are not strictly required. The role offers a strong benefits package, with the potential to influence Indiana’s IT projects and policies.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of policies, standards, procedures and techniques used for application development.
• Broad knowledge of application development software tools and programming languages.
• Broad knowledge of system design, logic and IT principles.
• Ability to supervise and manage diverse human resources.
• Ability to train, supervise and coordinate others.
• Ability to perform effective project management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the teams and daily activities needed for the analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications.
• Prepare performance reports and evaluate work.
• Confer with subordinates on policies, priorities and methods.
• Participate in IT budget development and implementation for the project.
• Plan and direct acquisition and use of IT products and resources to meet goals.
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects.

Skills

Uplink supervision

Java development

Code reviews

Development metrics

On-call duties

Policy & procedures

Project management

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.

Role Overview:

This role performs supervision over the DWD Unemployement Insurance (Uplink) application. Roles performed by this position involve:

• Application Development (Java)
• Participating in code reviews
• Establishing and reviewing of development metrics
• Acting as a point of contact for on-call duties

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supervises the teams and daily activities needed for the analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications.
• Prepareperformance reports and evaluates work.
• Conferwith and advisesubordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Participatein the development and implementation of information technology budgets for the project.
• Planand directthe acquisition and use of information technology products, services, and resources to meet the project or departmental goal.
• Developand promulgateinformation technology policy and procedures.
• Supports multiple development projects with scheduling, planning, and resource allocation and monitorcompleted systems and visit users to ensure that established procedures are properly followed.
• Prepareactivity and progress reports regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming project or unit.
• Consultwith management and staff within Information Services to ascertain technology needs.
• Providetechnical leadership on complex projects.
• Conferwith users to define the organization’s application software needs, establish priorities and monitor progress.
• Conferwith department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities for highly specialized technical areas.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of policies, standards, procedures and techniques used for application development.
• Broad knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages.
• Broad knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work at the highest technical level and/or specialized area.
• Broad knowledge of system design including knowledge of logic, management principles and new system design techniques.
• Broad knowledge of Information Technology.
• Ability to supervise and manage diverse human resources.
• Ability to train, supervise, guide and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to perform effective project management.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .