Systems Analyst - DOT Application Development Team Augusta , Maine , United States | Office of Information Technology | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: March 5, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTAITON APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TEAM Opening Date: February 19, 2025 Closing Date: March 5, 2025 Job Class Code: 0867 Grade: 27 Salary: $66,952.08 - $94,077.37/Annually(includes 15 % recruitment & retention stipend and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus) Position Number: 141000010 You are a talented senior-level professional who is driven toward success. You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same. You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!! OVERVIEW: The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. MaineIT is seeking a qualified and skilled individual who is self-motivated to be a part of a highly technical team supporting MaineDOT and who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all they do. At MaineIT we: + Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met. + Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders. + Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner. + Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors. ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS: Applicants must have strong problem-solving skills and be able to interact with our end-user community. Although we are in a team environment it is expected that you will be able to work independently to trouble shoot issues while leading the analysis, specification, design and implementation phases of the system engineering lifecycle. An ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively both verbally and in writing is also important. WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Hybrid Work Opportunity – This position is a hybrid remote/onsite position. The onsite location is in Augusta, Maine and the remote location must be within the state of Maine. + You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of software developers and key stakeholders in MaineDOT to analyze issues and design solutions which will result in projects of various sizes. + You will participate in technology acquisitions and implementations of new hosted systems. MaineDOT uses a wide variety of technology in the office, on the roadway infrastructure, in laboratories, and in the field to support infrastructure construction planning and execution, transportation systems operations and maintenance, and business management. + You will have the opportunity to add your experience and expertise to Maine state government in a collaborative working environment WHAT WILL YOU DO? Your job as a Systems Analyst will be to work closely as part of the team that oversees the life cycle management of the Department’s IT systems, new acquisitions, and Cloud Applications. You will perform analysis and documentation of business and system interactions, and draft Concepts of Operation for new systems requests. You will participate in market analysis, solution design, and IT acquisitions. You will provide support in implementing, configuring, and integrating Cloud hosted applications with our on-prem application including coding. You will be expected to work independently with business and/or vendor teams, use SQL against Oracle and Microsoft databases, write well, and pay attention to detail. REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate possesses the following: + Strong technical aptitude; analytical and excellent problem-solving abilities. + Experience with IT systems acquisitions (RFPs, contracts, implementations and Vendor Management) + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex information clearly to stakeholders. + Knowledge of Transportation systems is a plus. + Strong desire to provide great Customer Service. + Ability to prioritize, remain calm under pressure, pay attention to detail and make decisions independently on fact-based data and analysis. + Excellent time-management skills, able to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to define and resolve complex technical problems independently and in a team environment. + Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A four (4) year combination of higher level programming and or systems analysis and design experience. A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of programming experience. The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: + Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. + Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. + Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). + Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) . Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.