Data Systems Analyst
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- 26141752 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Why live in Helena, Montana?
Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide.
It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure.
Helena has a rich history and was originally founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush.
Why should you keep reading and consider working here?
The Montana Board of Crime Control’s (MBCC) mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention and victim assistance through planning, policy development and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government and communities in Montana. In support of this mission, MBCC is comprised of twenty-one dedicated employees possessing a shared vision of public service for Montana’s most vulnerable citizens
What is this career opportunity?
This position provides database design, development, content management and administration support for MBCC’s database hosting services and to assist with deployment of state standard database technology, Euna Grants Management System, Juvenile Detention Data and Reporting System, Board Member Web Access System, and MBCC’s web environment using Cascade, a web-based content management system. The duties typically involve creating and configuring production content for databases using established procedures, database development, backup and recovery strategies, technical support, and software patch management and maintenance of relational database systems for mission-critical operations.
This includes configuring database content parameters; modifying database content environments through coding, testing, and implementation; and running test programs to validate functionality and correct errors. Duties also include planning and implementing database content security measures, managing user access and permissions, and ensuring data security protocols are in place and functioning.
The position involves making strategic decisions about database design, maintenance and tuning, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting complex content issues, monitoring database performance, and performing performance tuning. The Data Systems Analyst also installs content upgrades and patches and supports user needs by extracting data and responding to content requests using existing tools.
As agency priorities dictate, the Data Systems Analyst must be able to carry out any assignment in the section with minimal retraining and may be assigned responsibility for project components.
What are we looking for?
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field; and
Two years’ experience working in a variety of database environments; or
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience in:
Relational database management systems (RDMS) such MS SQL Server or Oracle.
Database administration, content management, automation, business rule enforcement, web design and development, and performance optimization techniques.
508 compliance measures and implementation strategies
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
System content performance optimization and management techniques.
Principles and practices of information systems analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and security related functions.
Ability to:
provide exceptional customer service and enjoy working in a team environment.
build trust and credibility in constructing effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
manage varying deadlines and multiple projects; responding positively to changes in direction, priorities, responsibilities or assignment.
keep large projects, involving multiple parties, moving forward and delivered on time.
provide guidance and instructions to other agency staff.
evaluate program requirements relative to systems development; conduct research; exercise sound judgment in solving programs and make decisions where few precedents exist
Exhibit a commitment to stay up-to-date in the IT profession.
Organize a dynamic workload and meet established deadlines.
Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?
Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more…
Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Other important information to be aware of.
· This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
· Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.
