Analyst Programmer 2/3/4

Summary

The State of Alaska is seeking an Analyst Programmer to join their Software Development Team, which supports various applications for law enforcement and public safety. The role involves providing support for existing applications and developing new software solutions using a range of technologies including .NET and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for existing applications as well as develop new and replacing existing applications
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem
• Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools; the software life cycle; software reusability; and software reliability metrics
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity
• Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues

Skills

• Alaska Residency Requirements
• One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 2
• Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 3
• Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 4
• Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions
• Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures
• A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience
• An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience
• A cover letter is required for Analyst/Programmer 3 and above
• Copies of at least (3) professional references at the time of interview
• Educational transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications
• Submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check
• Read, understand, and agree to a confidentiality agreement concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Alaska Residency Requirements
• One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 2
• Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 3
• Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language for Analyst/Programmer 4
• Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions
• Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures
• A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience
• An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience
• A cover letter is required for Analyst/Programmer 3 and above
• Copies of at least (3) professional references at the time of interview
• Educational transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications
• Submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check
• Read, understand, and agree to a confidentiality agreement concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety

Benefits

• DPS is committed to the professional development of our employees - providing a comprehensive training plan, supplemented with mentoring and educational tools such as subscriptions for online training.
• This position will receive specialized training on Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, 3rd party frameworks and toolkits, and vendor-specific training for various large enterprise systems.
• Subject to HR and division approval, we offer hybrid telework options once employees have completed the required probationary period.
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term and short-term disability
• Group-based insurance premiums for Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year