Systems Analyst

Government of the United States Virgin Islands Department of Education

POSITION: Systems Analyst

DEFINITION

Under general direction, an employee in this class will perform highly technical work involving the design and analysis of various data processing systems. Considerable judgment and initiative is required in determining data processing problems related to specific systems. The employee also acts as a liaison with various government departments and agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

  • Organizes and directs tasks involving systems design and analysis;
  • Analyzes present systems and procedures;
  • Designs improved approaches to operating situations;
  • Evaluate and recommend products and services;
  • Maintain data accuracy and security, review data models and data dictionaries for overall system improvement and efficiency;
  • Analyzes cost statistics and prepares economic comparisons of alternatives;
  • Organizes and prepares systems documentation;
  • Designs procedures and schedules for supplementary recommendations;
  • Coordinates the implementation of new or revised systems;
  • Improve and update system;
  • Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of programming and computer systems;
  • Knowledge of at least two programming languages;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • High level of critical thinking and reasoning skills
  • Ability to perform detailed and complicated work;
  • Ability to instruct personnel in a clear and comprehensible manner;
  • Ability to establish and manage multiple projects;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and two (2) years of progressively more responsible work where the primary aspects of employment where related to systems design and analysis; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and field (5) years of progressively more responsible workwhere the primary aspects of employment where to related to systems design and analysis.

“No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap or age.”

Complainant may write to:   Director                                                      Director

Division of Human Resources                    Division of Human Resources

2133 Hospital Street                                    1834 Kongens Gade

Christiansted, VI  00820                              St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802