System Analyst

VGroup Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) seeks a System Analyst for a 30-month contract based in Brooklyn, NY. You will design, develop, and document system solutions across mainframe and modern platforms to support eligibility and benefits systems.

The role emphasizes full life-cycle development, technical documentation, and collaboration with managers, senior programmers, and support staff to ensure secure, reliable operations. 35 hours per week, webcasting interviews required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in writing application software, data analysis, and data access.
• Experience with data structures, manipulation, databases, programming, testing and implementation.
• Exposure to environments including mainframe, mid range, and PCs.
• Lead in the design of program specifications and software solution implementations.

Responsibilities

• Develop system design specifications and detailed system operation designs.
• Prepare technical documentation for solutions meeting system and security requirements.
• Develop specifications for databases, networks, security, storage, and software configurations.
• Create, test, and maintain program systems and documentation.
• Design reports, audit trails/logs, and security mechanisms.
• Provide programming assistance and resolve IT issues as needed.
• Test programs and systems and integrate modules.

Skills

Writing application software

Data analysis

Data access

Data structures

Data manipulation

Databases

Design

Programming

Testing

Implementation

Technical documentation

User documentation

Software conversions

Mainframe exposure

Lead in design

Job description

End Client: New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)

Job Title: System Analyst

Duration: 30 Months

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11238

Position Type: Contract

Hours Per Week: 35 Hours

Interview Type: Webcasting (Camera Required)

Scope of Project

DSS has a constant increased need for the provision of full systems life cycle applications development on various computer platforms, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, employment/work engagement services, claims systems, etc., that are critical to the operation and functioning of DSS programs, requiring periodic refinements to maintain the applications at optimum service levels. Having a project portfolio which properly reflects the user's business needs and DSS' workload is crucial. Therefore, there is a need for IT consulting resources for the expanding responsibilities at DSS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system design specifications and detailed systems operations designs.
• Develop and prepare technical documentation for solutions that meet system and security requirements, including evaluation of alternative approaches.
• Develop specifications for databases, communication systems, hardware, networks, security, storage, and software configurations.
• Develop structured diagrams for databases, communication systems, computer or storage area networks, security, and network programs.
• Develop, compile, maintain, and document configurations for databases, servers, computers, security and network monitoring systems, packaged programs, macros, utilities, and communication systems.
• Develop system documentation, operational procedures, and installation procedures.
• Develop guidelines and upgrade techniques for operational procedures supporting databases, hardware systems, operating systems software, network systems software, security, and client-server systems.
• Work with managers, senior programmers, support staff, product managers, and other staff to plan program implementations, enhancements, and changes.
• Create, test, and maintain program systems.
• Design reports, audit trails/logs, and security mechanisms.
• Provide technical assistance to support staff in resolving programming database, and IT issues.
• Contact customers as needed to clarify new feature requirements or resolve problems.
• Provide programming assistance to other programmers and projects as needed.
• Perform system testing and evaluation.
• Test programs and systems and integrate system modules.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:
• Writing application software, data analysis, data access
• Data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, programming, testing and implementation
• Technical and user documentation, software conversions
• Exposure to environments include but are not limited to mainframe, mid range, personal computers, laptops
• Lead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions