Program Analyst

Salary: $52,543.10 - $66,754.05 Annually
Location : Winter Haven
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Org: Programming & Data Analysis
Opening Date: 05/12/2025
Closing Date: 5/30/2025 8:00 AM Eastern

Description

The position is responsible for activities relating to program analysis, design, end-user training and assistance, and technical and user documentation for the college's enterprise systems. This includes, but is not limited to, the support, installation of updates and new functional development of enterprise systems for Students, Faculty and Staff.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Participate in projects in accordance with Polk State College IT Project management guidelines.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of products, services and skills required to support existing and future ERP systems.
• Coordinate activities relating to the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation and support of Polk State College's web application using web based solutions (e.g. JAVA, JSP, XML).
• Create, modify, test and implement application software using mandated specifications.
• Create / maintain documentation for users, operators or other programmers and provide end-user training and assistance.
• Implement released fixes and annual updates to the institution's enterprise systems.
• Maintain the integrity of systems through problem detection, resolution and prevention techniques, including performance analysis and tuning, debugging and security design.
• Analyze application development tools, operating systems, databases and network infrastructure to create efficient, well-designed and easily maintainable systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Ability to develop and support production applications on a Java Platform using SQL Server.
• Knowledge of web based programming languages (e.g. JAVA, JAVASCRIPT, HTML, CSS, and JSP, XML).
• Research and analytical skills with ability to challenge, conceptualize and recommend improved and alternative solutions.
• Ability to accurately identify the scope of work proposed while preparing detailed technical documents and estimates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with College employees and vendors.
• Knowledge of Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, or SoftwareAG products (Natural/Construct/Adabas) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) software (e.g. MS Power BI) and Report Writing software (e.g. MS SQL Server Reporting Services) is preferred.
• Programming knowledge - Java, Python, .Net, etc.
• Analytical and development skills; experience with PHP.
• Information retrieval (IR) skills and experience.
• Development skills, SDK training; build JavaScript/React.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• Sometimes it requires coming in early and/or staying late to facilitate special events.?
• Must be able to work proficiently in a busy, multi-office work area.?
• Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes.?

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level P15.

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.
Required Education:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required. A major in the field of computer science or other related field is preferred.

Preferred Education:

• A master's degree preferred.

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of programming experience, which may include student field experience.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Lonnie Thompson
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
, ext. 5378
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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher based on the requirements in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional programming experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

Required Question