IT Systems Analyst

Gfoat; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Weatherford, TX is seeking a Systems Analyst to oversee the development and management of application portfolios across departments. The role ensures all service level agreements with the user community are met and IT budgets are managed in line with policies and objectives.

The position requires advanced IT knowledge, strong budgeting, and vendor management skills, with a focus on aligning IT initiatives with municipal/government goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a computer-related field.
• Three years IT operations management experience with two years of supervision.
• PM certificate preferred.
• ITIL v3 Foundations preferred.
• A+ and Microsoft certificates preferred.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage, and design operational IT activities.
• Review IT system performance for costs, productivity, and upgrades.
• Develop cost/benefit analyses for IT spending.
• Formulate long-term strategic IT plans and cost-effective tech solutions.
• Oversee vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Manage lifecycle of IT projects, monitor scope, time, and quality.
• Develop and review IT department budgets; ensure policy adherence.

Skills

IT Operations Management

Project Management

Budgeting

Vendor Negotiation

ITIL Foundations

A+ Certification

Microsoft Certifications

Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field

Tools

(None)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Systems Analyst will oversee the development and management of application portfolios for each department and will attain all service level agreements for the user community within the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and designs all operational activities of the IT department; provides direction for IT solutions that enhance mission critical business operations.


• Reviews the performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements.


• Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis for IT spending and initiatives.


• Formulates and deploys long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling cost effective information processing and communication technologies.


• Oversees negotiations and administration of vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.


• Manages life cycle of IT projects; leads and monitors project performance and ensure project scope, time, and quality standards.


• Develops and reviews budget for and from IT department divisions; ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advance knowledge of computer systems and the techniques used in the design of application, information technology equipment, programming language, code writing, and automated mapping.


• Advanced knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business operations.


• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to IT and the bidding processes.


• Ability to apply technical expertise in solving business problems with a strong understanding of municipal government goals and objectives.


• Must have the ability to organize, present and interpret to others complex technical data; must be able to reason abstractly using quantitative concepts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.


• Three years’ experience managing IT operations AND two years supervisory experience.


• Project Management certificate preferred.


• ITIL v3 Foundations certified preferred.


• A+ and Microsoft certificates preferred.


• Must have a valid Class C Texas Drives License.