Systems Analyst - Intermediate #W0346 (Div. of Finance)

Title: Systems Analyst - Intermediate #W0346 (Div. of Finance)

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $75,423- $103,375 salary commensurate w/exp.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The Division of Finance (DOF) performs management and oversight of the annual budget and spending for VDSS. It provides guidance for the departments’ financial policies and ensures fiscal compliance with state and federal regulations. DOF is also responsible for processing financial transactions for VDSS and reporting the results of those transactions to local agencies, field offices, state and federal entities.

DOF is current seeking an Intermediate Systems Analyst. This position directly supports the Department’s compliance with State and Federal financial accounting, reporting and Prompt Pay Act by providing functional and technical support of the Division of Finance applications. This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, installing, maintaining and enhancing applications for the DOF; supporting and maintaining Oracle E-business financial applications, custom applications, and interfaces; trouble-shooting and resolving applications functional and technical issues; developing requirements, designing, coding, testing, and implementing application solutions to solve business functional requirements; analyzing user requirements, identifying tasks to implement functional and reporting requirements; and overseeing/assisting in the completion of user and systems requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and production support of large complex automated systems.
• Comprehensive experience in analyzing and evaluating user requirements for possible automated solutions.
• Comprehensive work experience in systems analysis, design and programming using Oracle Pl/SQL, APEX, SQL, JAVA and/or other programming languages.
• Work experience with Oracle financial applications, such as Oracle GL and AP.
• Knowledge of systems administration and security functions of Oracle eBusiness application.
• Knowledge of the Oracle eBusiness applications.
• Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness application personalization and extension.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop applications using Oracle form, report, BI publisher, Oracle APEX, PL/SQL and SQL.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications and interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and document user requirements and prepare systems and reports specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform custom support for all applications, research the help desk issues and provide the solution.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently with little or no supervision on multiple tasks and priorities.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Please be advised that this position may be approved to work onsite for two days per week and work remotely for three days per week.
Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VA Dept. of Social Services – Division of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.