Job Description
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com. Description We are hiring an early-mid level Systems Analyst who combines solid SQL and application development skills (C#/.NET or similar) with the ability to support and gradually modernize legacy Microsoft Access/VBA applications. You will partner closely with business users to understand processes, translate needs into application and data requirements, deliver enhancements and keep critical tools stable and secure. This role blends firsthand development and data work with business analysis and process improvement and is ideal for someone eager to grow across the full application lifecycle.
This role will be posted until at least June 6, 2026. Responsibilities Business Analysis & Process Improvement Make recommendations for solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through modern technology or alternative uses of existing technology
Research business requirements and document the relationships between the components of the application system (i.e., end users, business processes, data, applications and devices)
Translate business requirements into application requirements
Facilitate requirements workshops, map current vs. future state processes and maintain user stories/use cases
Create clear documentation (functional specs, user guides) and communicate changes to stakeholders Application Development & Integration Implement small features and bug fixes in C#/.NET (or comparable languages such as Python/Java), following coding standards and code review practices
Write simple automation/scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline routine tasks and deployments Database (SQL) Development Write reliable SQL for queries, views and stored procedures; perform basic performance troubleshooting (e.g., indexing basics, query plan review with guidance)
Support routine schema updates and data corrections in coordination with DBAs and change control Legacy Microsoft Access/VBA Support Maintain, debug and enhance Microsoft Access front-end applications and Excel/Access VBA (forms, reports, modules)
Resolve common
DAO/ADO/ODBC
issues and ensure stable connections to data sources
Manage front-end updates/versioning and assist users with issues and training
Contribute to modernization efforts (e.g., migrate Access back-ends to SQL Server/Azure SQL; rebuild or replace front-end applications in .NET or Power Platform) Reporting & Data Enablement Build and maintain operational reports and datasets in Excel and/or Power BI (basic DAX/Power Query); SSRS experience a plus
Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports and integrations Operations & Software Development Life Cycle Provide Tier 2 application and data support; triage incidents, resolve root causes and document fixes
Follow change management and release processes; maintain runbooks and knowledge base articles Security & Compliance Apply secure coding practices, protect sensitive data and adhere to organizational policies and approvals
Participate in access reviews and basic audit/compliance activities as required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent practical experience in lieu of degree
At least 2 years of relevant experience, including experience such as: SQL development: joins, aggregations, stored procedures and basic performance troubleshooting
Application development in C#/.NET (Framework or .NET 6/7/8
) or a comparable language, with a willingness to learn .NET where needed
Firsthand experience with support/enhancements for Microsoft Access/VBA solutions (forms, queries, macros/modules)
Basic integration skills: REST APIs; ODBC/OLE DB
connectivity
Use of Git and task management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira or similar)
Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills; comfort working directly with business users Preferred Qualifications Experience migrating Access back-ends to SQL Server/Azure SQL and/or replacing Access UIs with .NET or Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Reporting/BI exposure: Power BI (DAX/Power Query) or SSRS
ETL/automation exposure: SSIS, Azure Data Factory or scripted pipelines; PowerShell
Familiarity with ORM/data access (Entity Framework Core, Dapper) and basic cloud concepts (Azure/AWS) Typical Tools & Technologies Databases:
SQL Server, Azure SQL
Languages/Frameworks:
C#/.NET; VBA for Access/Excel; familiarity with Python/Java a plus
Reporting:
Excel (advanced), Power BI; SSRS (nice to have)
DevOps:
Git; Azure DevOps/GitHub; CI/CD exposure beneficial
Integration:
REST/JSON, ODBC/OLE DB
; file-based exchanges (CSV/Excel)
Microsoft 365: Access, Excel, SharePoint/OneDrive Core Competencies Customer focus and business acumen: translate needs into practical, supportable solutions
Problem solving: structured debugging across application and data layers
Learning mindset: comfortable picking up new tools and modernizing legacy solutions
Clear communication and documentation: tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ownership and follow-through: manage priorities and meet deadlines Please Note Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.