Job Description

Salary Range: $5,885 – $8,894 Monthly

Location: Salem, OR / Remote

Close Date: 11/26/2023

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Analyst to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply.

This position will remain open until filled and can be taken down at any time.

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Candidates must reside in the United States to qualify for 100 % remote work.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services (ODHS) in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence. More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found here

What you will do!

Provide requirements documentation, systems analysis, design and development, strategic planning, and project coordination support to the Office of Information Services. (OIS) Supports the ODHS Self-Sufficiency computer applications including, but not limited to web-based, client-server, mainframe, and database solutions.

Efforts include a focus on the design, development, and implementation of OIS ODHS Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) projects per agency policies, procedures, processes, and standards.  Responsibilities include assisting with requirements gathering and analysis, feasibility analysis, creation, and support of business database access software (both client and server); development, implementation and maintenance of Internet sites and applications; project and system planning, design and development of new systems.  Prepare information technology (IT) reports, help develop presentations for delivery by other staff, provide project coordination.  The position’s emphasis is on system analysis but may also require programming depending on current project priorities. Strong customer (internal and external) orientation, and excellent communication and analytical skills are required.

A key focus for this position is to play a technical leadership role on key computer applications in the Self-Sufficiency program areas that include the Client Maintenance (CM) and Food Stamps Management Information System. (FSMIS) Staff is also partially required to support the Integrated Eligibility (IE) Project, which will replace most client eligibility functions in the legacy computer applications.  This position will provide leadership and help execute and implement consistent repeatable coding and testing practices within the team.

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

(a) (a) Six (6) years of information systems experience in:

Mainframe technologies. (Please outline which Mainframe technologies you have worked with in your application materials)

OR

(b) An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field.

AND

four (4) years of information systems experience in:

Mainframe technologies. (Please outline which Mainframe technologies you have worked with in your application materials)

OR

(c) A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

two (2) years of information systems experience in:

Mainframe technologies. (Please outline which Mainframe technologies you have worked with in your application materials)

OR

(d) Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Desired Attributes

• Significant knowledge of mainframe applications and processes is required. Experience using web services and associated tools and object-orientated analysis, design and programming techniques is highly desired.  Senior-level knowledge of relational database techniques related to application development.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Use of PCs.
• A senior-level knowledge of mainframe environments using COBOL and structured programming techniques is required. Education, training and experience for business application using CICS, TSO, Easytrieve, VSAM and DB2.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Web service experience is desirable.
• Ability to use DB2 at an application analyst level for efficiency. Good understanding of the usage of tables, indexes, constraints, triggers, stored procedures in DB2 is highly desired.
• Customer service skills including the ability to meet goals in a timely manner, action-oriented, take ownership, manage time and work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and listening skills must complement product knowledge and enable the applicant to provide clear instruction and assistance in person, over the phone or via email.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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