GenTax Computer Programing Analyst (Information Systems Analyst I, Option A)

at Department of Innovation and Technology in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Essential Functions •   Under general direction, serves as a GenTax Computer Programming Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) performing difficult and specialized professional work in Information Technology (IT) applications services. •   Conducts comprehensive studies and analyses of client needs and objectives and conducts feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements. •   Serves as a project coordinator for standard projects including small/medium size hardware/software deployments and installations. •   Assists higher level analysts with scheduled and remedial maintenance to application services. •   Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. •   Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications •   Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields. •   Requires one (1) year of professional experience in application services or a directly related Information Technology field. Specialized Skills •   Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing application code using C#, VB.Net, Microsoft SQL , and Microsoft Visual Studio within an enterprise environment. •   Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing or maintaining applications in GenTax or a comparable integrated tax processing system supporting revenue accounting or transaction management operations. •   Requires one (1) year of professional experience coordinating projects or technical initiatives, including task assignment, project tracking, and delivery of system components to meet established objectives. Preferred Qualifications •   One (1) year of professional experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing application code using C#, VB.Net, Microsoft SQL , and Microsoft Visual Studio within an enterprise environment.  •   One (1) year of professional experience developing or maintaining applications in GenTax or a comparable integrated tax processing system supporting revenue accounting or transaction management operations.  •   One (1) year of professional experience coordinating projects or technical initiatives, including task assignment, project tracking, and delivery of system components to meet established objectives. •   One (1) year of professional experience performing SQL development, including writing, optimizing, and debugging queries, stored procedures, and scripts to support application functionality and reporting. •   Working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements. •   Ability to lead or coordinate the activities of technical staff to achieve project deliverables and ensure quality outcomes. •   Ability to analyze data logically, troubleshoot application issues, and exercise sound judgment in defining and resolving operational or procedural problems. •   Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others. •   Developed verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical concepts, system documentation, and project status information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Â

Conditions of Employment NOTE :

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.  •   Requires the ability to verify identity. •   Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois. •   Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. •   Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. •   Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines. •   Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. •   Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.). •   Requires ability to pass a tax compliance check. •   Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account