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State of Colorado Analyst IV, Senior Systems Analysts - Denver in Denver Metro, Colorado
Analyst IV, Senior Systems Analysts - Denver
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Analyst IV, Senior Systems Analysts - Denver
Salary
$76,800.00 - $80,652.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50003155-11/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Chief Engineer's Office
Opening Date
11/18/2024
Closing Date
12/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
2829 W. Howard Place Denver, CO 80204
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Amanda.Parkhurst-Strout@state.co.us or 303-757-9685
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Do you like to be proactive, dig in and troubleshoot computer applications, and then identify and implement solutions? Do you enjoy the challenge of learning applications and providing excellent support and customer service to the end users? If so, come join CDOT as a Senior Systems Analyst. We have opportunities for employees to specialize in areas such as data analysis, education/training development, GUI set-up/management, and more.
Why CDOT
Medical and Dental benefits after a 30-day sign-up timeframe, dependents included (Cigna or Kaiser). For more information, go HERE (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) .
Choice of retirement plans offered byColorado PERA (http://www.copera.org/) .
96 hours of vacation & 80 hours of sick leave earned within first year + 11 paid holidays.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Data Program & Project Analysis unit in the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) exists to collaboratively foster the increasing use of technological application/support principles and methodologies as a means to improve engineering practices in transportation. The unit’s goal is to ensure efficient and cross functional technology methods and architecture to obtain complete and accurate data that can be used to facilitate all areas of engineering: specialty, design, pre-construction, construction, materials, and project management.
About the Position
This Senior System Analyst position serves as a lead analyst for construction systems that provide application services, system analysis and evaluation for software solutions.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develops, evaluates, and maintains systems and methods for collecting, processing, summarizing, analyzing, storing, archiving, retrieving and reporting data for either construction engineering systems.
Provides expertise in investigating system quality problems to determine cause (i.e., hardware, software, user error, lack of training, need for clarity in program guidance, etc.) evaluates options, and develops/implement solutions.
Develops system guidelines to validate decisions on system quality problems and identifies methods to improve system quality.
Performs ad hoc data analysis regarding data collection or reporting requirements.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders for data collection issues and determines patterns of inaccurate/error of data collection.
Collects and defines system requirements as needed for additional functionality being requested for implementation.
Communicates regularly with users to integrate best practices and provides direction to ensure quality and on-time completion of deliverables.
Evaluates and reviews system business requirements and determines the potential impact changes will have on current system processes.
Provides system improvements to the enterprise applications team based on system processes and business requirements.
Gathers information from testing new releases in relation to established business processes. Performs fit-gap analysis and compares requests to rules, regulations, and procedures.
Works with stakeholders to ensure the successful onboarding/access for consultants.
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Daytime work hours, Monday - Friday
Monday - in office, Tuesday - Friday work from home
Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
Four years of experience in a field closely to the major job duties of this position;
AND at least three years of professional experience integrating business needs and processes with software functionality; performing unit testing, configuration management and release management, as well as troubleshooting end user computer issues.
Experience & Education:
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least seven (7) years that include:
Coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university(a copy of your transcript must be submitted to verify this requirement).
AND at least 3 years of professional experience integrating business needs and processes with software functionality; performing unit testing, configuration management and release management, as well as troubleshooting end user computer issues.
OR
A Master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Management/Technology, Public Administration, or a closely related master's degree(A copy of your transcript must be submitted to verify this requirement).
AND at least one year of professional experience integrating business needs and processes with software functionality; performing unit testing, configuration management and release management, as well as troubleshooting end user computer issues.
Education Only:
A Master's degree plus one year of coursework or a Doctorate Degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Management/Technology, Public Administration or a closely related degree(A copy of your transcript must be submitted to verify this requirement).
Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
Extensive knowledge and experience evaluating business/project process needs with software functionality and collecting system requirements.
Experience supporting enterprise-wide software solutions, such as ProjectWise and PMWeb Construction Project Management.
Experience performing complex data analysis.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in user-friendly terms.
Experience developing and providing training.
Experience developing guidance or training documents.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Amanda.Parkhurst-Strout@state.co.usor call 303-757-9685.
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
APS (SAP #50003155/PCR #59182)
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
No
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
03
Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to amanda.parkhurst-strout@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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A cover letter and resume are required for your application to be complete. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach these items to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes
No
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If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your DD214 as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. (KF)
Yes
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference.
N/A - I am not a veteran
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability
I Don't Wish To Answer
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Briefly describe your professional work experience integrating business needs and processes with software functionality, performing unit testing, configuration management and release management, and troubleshooting end user computer issues
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Briefly describe a time when you needed to solve a problem and thinking outside of the box helped to create the solution.
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Briefly describe what step(s) you take to assess customer requests, identify what they truly need, satisfy their expectations, and act as a liaison between IT and the lay person?
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