Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that has experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a lively atmosphere and agile work environment. Loudoun County Government, named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 2025 Best Largest Employers, is comprised of County staff who dedicate their talents, education and experience to make a difference. In the Department of Building and Development, we place a high value on work-life balance, professional development and service to our community. Join our team of professionals who are committed to Community, Teamwork and Innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Mission The Department of Building and Development's mission is to provide premier customer service in a timely and competent manner, and to work with the community and other local government units to create a vibrant and healthy physical, social and economic environment. Services shall be provided in an equitable, respectful, and professional manner. Vision The Department of Building and Development is committed to developing premier staff in a supportive learning environment by investing in education, training and work experience that results in a comprehensive knowledge of the department's organizational purpose and importance of each employee's role in the success of the department. We strive for excellence, integrity, and equity in the treatment of our staff. Loudoun County's Department of Building and Development is seeking a dynamic and talented technology professional for a full-time position as a Functional Analyst. The position will be a member of the technology team and responsible for a wide variety of technical challenges in support of The Department of Building & Development for Loudoun County, VA. Primary responsibility will be in support of the enterprise Land Management System used to support the Building and Development business processes (Tyler Technologies' Enterprise Permitting and Licensing application) as well as other Community Development Departments within the County. The successful candidate will understand current IT best practices and be able to adjust to evolving business and user requirements. Relevant skills include the design, development, testing and maintenance of information systems, along with implementation and support experience with enterprise-level COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) applications. Ability to work effectively, both in a team environment as well as independently, is required. Experience working with applications hosted in AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a plus.
Responsibilities include:
- Analyzing current IT systems, architectures, and processes.
- Identifying business requirements and translating them into functional requirements
- Liaison with vendors and Loudoun County staff to ensure that COTS applications are fully and effectively utilized
- Developing new IT methods and solutions for the business.
- Reporting issues, advances made, and other important information to stakeholders.
- Document workflows and processes
- Serve as a point of contact for internal customers, providing responsive support and clear communication Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Processing, Electronics, Information System Management, or related field with continuing education beyond graduation; five (5) years of related experience in computer technology, electronics, programming, design, development, data base management, and/or administration preferably in a government environment with some experience with LAN/WAN/Netware and Microsoft; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires a valid driver's license, driving record, credit, and criminal background checks.