Senior Systems Analyst

Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson Public Schools, MS
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Senior Systems Analyst
Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Computer Science (work experience in related fields may be considered for substitution of education)
  • Five-years experience in Information Services, three of which should be as systems analyst
  • Three-years experience in a programming language and a database structure is required
  • Experience in application development and implementation is required
  • Good oral and written communication skills are required
  • Experience in governmental accounting preferred
  • Experience in the following programming areas is preferred: ACCESS, Visual Basic, C , COBOL, CICS, DL1
  • Experience in Payroll, Human Resource, and Financial Systems (Cyborg) is preferred
  • Experience with client-server computing and Microsoft Back Office products is preferred
  • Internet and/or Intranet experience is preferred
Reports To

Director of Planning and Evaluation
Supervises

N/A
Job Goal

To help the district increase its effectiveness and reduce the cost of the total educational program through the development, design, and preparation of computer programs.
Essential Functions
  • Performs project management for the development and/or application integration of systems
  • Analyzes applications for appropriate platforms, computer languages, databases, and software
  • Analyzes application development versus the use of application software packages
  • Performs systems analysis and programming functions
  • Implements application systems based on requirements analysis using latest technologies
  • Analyzes current systems; initiates and implements enhancements using the latest technologies
  • Stays abreast of new technologies and improves technical skills by attending classes, researching manuals, and reading related technical publications
  • Performs other related duties as requested or assigned
Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Senior Systems Analyst

Scale:

Administrative Salary Scale

Grade:

D

Days Employed:

230 per school year

Salary:

$64,656.00 annually

Overtime:

Exempt
Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

751045 (Computer Technician)

JPSD Job Position Title:

N1207
Date Posted: 14 May 2025
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