Emergency Information Systems Analyst I

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mental Health in Los Angeles County is seeking an Information Systems Analyst I-EA to support emergency IT projects addressing homelessness and public health. The role may begin under an emergency order with an initial period of up to 90 days and potential for permanent County employment.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent) and a valid California driver license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field -OR- One (1) year of recent experience in information systems analysis and design in a centralized information technology organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists in eliciting and documenting user requirements for new systems and system enhancements.
• Documents functional and technical requirements following established procedures.
• Completes change management documentation and coordinates approvals under the guidance of a higher level information systems analyst.
• Participates in user interviews, performs workflow analysis, and assists in defining project scope and objectives.
• Assists in the research of commercial software to identify products that might meet departmental requirements; helps analyze and document products' ability to meet user, functional, and technical requirements.
• Under guidance, evaluates impact of solution alternatives, performs cost/benefit analysis, analyzes constraints, and assesses risk to support go/no go and build/buy decision-making.
• Assist in the development of systems design documents, such as feasibility studies, for new applications and/or enhancements.
• Assists in the preparation of detailed specifications, addressing scope and boundaries of the system, data requirements, algorithms, user functions, forms and reports, workflow, interfaces, security, audit trails, and business continuity requirements.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project plans; assists in coordinating project reporting.
• Assists in the development of test scenarios; under guidance, prepares user acceptance test documentation and collaborates with system users to conduct user acceptance testing.
• Assists in the maintenance and support of existing applications in accordance with systems development methodology.
• Assists in the preparation of technical systems documentation, user manuals and on-line help.
• Assists in the monitoring of systems compliance with established IT policies, procedures, guidelines, plans and standards.
• Assists in the analysis and resolution of application problems.
• May install software in support of business applications.
• May assist in the preparation of hardware and software specifications for procurement.
• May assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field

Job description

The Department of Mental Health in Los Angeles County is seeking an Information Systems Analyst I-EA to support emergency IT projects addressing homelessness and public health. The role may begin under an emergency order with an initial period of up to 90 days and potential for permanent County employment.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent) and a valid California driver license.