Programmer/Analyst Senior

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking an experienced software systems analyst to support the IS SIMS Team. The role focuses on analysis, design, development, support, implementation, and maintenance of custom software and enterprise applications.

You will evaluate requirements from the Virginia Department of Education and school personnel, develop specifications, and guide projects through the full SDLC, ensuring timely, quality solutions for district systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; minimum six years of software development or enterprise systems experience.
• Experience with K-12 Student Information System applications, Learning Management Systems, grade book and student assessment.
• Ability to analyze requirements from Virginia Department of Education, VBCPS School Board, school personnel, and administrative personnel to provide software solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements; develop detailed design and programming specifications.
• Develop and manage complex systems development projects for the full system development life cycle.
• Estimate time for data requests and development tasks.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain custom software and system modules and interfaces.
• Develop data extraction routines from supported applications.
• Manage and support enterprise application systems.
• Assist team members in analysis, design, development, and support.
• Provide programming and data analysis support for custom applications.
• Provide troubleshooting support for escalated systems and application problems.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Systems design

Software development

Project management

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Student Information Systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Under the leadership of a Team Leader, the position is responsible for the analysis, design, development, support, implementation,
and maintenance for all custom software development and supported applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Conduct software requirements analysis; develop detailed systems design and programming specifications.
• Develop and manage complex systems development projects for the complete system development life cycle.
• Analyze requests for custom software development and data requests and provide estimates of time.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain custom software and system modules and interfaces.
• Develop complex data extraction routines from supported application.
• Manage and support enterprise application systems.
• Assist fellow team members in their analysis, design, development, and support.
• Provide programming and data analysis support for custom applications.
• Provide troubleshooting support for escalated systems and application problems that cannot be resolved at a lower level.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have the ability to display an understanding of the broad scope of a project while maintaining focus on individual tasks manage own time and effort; ability to multitask as the dynamic environment and shifting priorities may mean stopping in midstream, starting another task, and then picking back up where left off. Ability to follow through to completeness on every detail is an absolute requirement. Must be flexible and have a willingness to learn. Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in software development or supporting enterprise systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing and stooping. Work involves moderate exposure to loud noises. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Specialization and proficiency in one or more of the identified specific job function areas is essential and requires the following knowledge base:
• IS SIMS Team - Required: Experience with K-12 Student Information system applications, Learning Management Systems, grade book and student assessment experience. Ability to analyze requirements from Virginia Department of Education, VBCPS School Board, school personnel, and administrative personnel to provide software solutions.

Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.