SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS ANALYST (TAP)

Los Angeles Metro

$99K — $149K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in systems analysis or computer programming; specialized experience may vary by position.
  • Valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation method related to job functions.
  • Experience with software testing, particularly Salesforce and Nextfare systems, preferred.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance best practices and Agile methodologies sought.

Responsibilities

  • Research functional areas to identify information systems needs.
  • Perform requirements analyses and prepare project proposals for system development.
  • Design technical systems specifications and evaluate system compliance.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Prepare cost/benefit analysis reports for information processing systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with significant employer coverage.
  • Group Life Insurance equal to annual salary, with minimum coverage.
  • Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance providing 60% of earnings after six months of disability.
  • Generous time-off policy with increasing leave days based on years of service.
  • Pension plan participation with vesting after five years of service.
Full Job Description
Salary: $99,819.20 - $149,656.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number:
Cabinet: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Cost Center: 3020 - TAP
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

Description
This position is responsible for testing both software and hardware devices, including Salesforce and Nextfare systems, to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance. Candidates will execute test plans, document defects, and collaborate with development and engineering teams to support high-quality deployments.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 8/31/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
  • Researches functional areas to determine information systems needs
  • Performs requirements analyses, feasibility studies, and prepares project proposals for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of an information system specific to assigned department
  • Designs technical systems specifications
  • Provides input to consultants regarding systems needs and acceptability of alternatives
  • Evaluates systems to ensure that requirements are properly satisfied
  • Verifies vendor compliance with contract and work plan
  • Monitors systems performance and responds to systems emergencies
  • Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves system problems
  • Prepares cost/benefit analysis reports for information processing systems and develops associated justifications for the acquisition of systems products and services
  • Prepares reports, systems training manuals, and technical systems documentation
  • Creates and modifies microcomputer programs
  • Develops advanced microcomputer analytical models and report programs using specified software packages
  • Designs advanced decision support tools and models used for decision making
  • Participates in department information security, disaster recovery, and safety programs
  • Participates in evaluation and awards of contracts to information systems vendors
  • Oversees, trains, and motivates assigned staff

May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience
  • Three years of relevant experience performing systems analysis or computer programming work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
  • Experience testing both software applications and hardware devices, including Salesforce and Nextfare systems or similar systems
  • Experience developing and executing test plans, creating test cases, and documenting defects for both software and hardware platforms
  • Experience utilizing test automation tools and performing manual testing for software and hardware components
  • Experience applying quality assurance best practices, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles, and Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development and engineering, to resolve complex issues and ensure successful deployments

Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
  • Theories, principles, and practices of specified application areas, systems analysis, and statistical methods
  • Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing information systems
  • Capabilities of large-scale computer systems
  • Principles of supervision
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
  • Analyzing and designing data processing systems in a specified application area
  • Managing projects, applications, and programs
  • Troubleshooting system problems
  • Navigating and customizing web-based collaborative platforms, such as SharePoint
  • Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
  • Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
  • Communicating effectively orally and in writing
  • Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
  • Training users in implemented systems
Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
  • Perform complex systems analyst work
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
  • Determine strategies to achieve goals
  • Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
  • Multi-task and work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
  • Think and act independently
  • Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Interface with internal business units; create and foster effective partnerships with internal stakeholders
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
  • This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
  • Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
  • Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
  • Typical office situation
  • Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
  • Sitting at a desk or table
  • Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
  • Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
  • Communicating through speech in the English language required
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Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
  • Kaiser medical insurance
  • Public Pension Plan
  • 457/401K Plan
  • Flex Spending
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Fare Media
  • Rideshare Subsidies
  • Metro One Fitness membership
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at
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Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
  • Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
  • I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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