Systems Analyst Lead

AAFES

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in programming/systems analysis or a relevant technical degree plus 4 years experience.
  • 1 year of experience at a pay band 4-2/4-3 or equivalent industry level is required.
  • Proficient in leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor management.
  • Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with AWS and enterprise tools such as Jira, Confluence, and SonarQube.
  • Knowledge of Data DevOps practices and controls, specifically vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze business systems and user needs to enhance operations.
  • Prepare status reports for senior management on IT projects and initiatives.
  • Interpret program specifications and manage the programming lifecycle.
  • Ensure data integrity and security by implementing internal controls and audit compliance.
  • Troubleshoot IT application issues as a subject matter expert.
  • Coach and manage staff, providing leadership for project initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for programming and application support.

Benefits

  • Work is onsite only, with no remote or telework options authorized.
  • Opportunity for professional development through managing IT applications.
  • Engagement in a 24x7 operational environment, enhancing adaptability and skills.
  • Involvement in a dynamic IT environment with frequent challenges and evolving tasks.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Plans, organizes and manages one or more IT applications that support Exchange business functions for IT application management. Uses proficient knowledge to manage the tasks and events associated with the IT process. Safeguards physical access to Exchange restricted data, processes and services.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work - Onsite (HQ - Dallas, Texas)
  • Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum "Return to In Person Work"
  • PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems):
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and vendor-management skills.
  • Enterprise experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD platforms, such as GitLab and Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of Data DevOps controls: SAST, DAST, secrets scanning, and vulnerability management.
  • Experience with AWS, Jira, Confluence, JFrog, SonarQube, IBM DevOps Deploy (UCD), ELK or comparable enterprise tools.
  • Knowledge of Linux, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, containers/Kubernetes, IAM, networking, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
  • Basic financial and budget-management skills, including tracking operational spending, software licensing, vendor renewals, invoices, purchase requests, and forecasted platform or infrastructure costs
  • PROGRAMMING - Required
  • SYSTEM ANALYSIS - Required
  • SYSTEM DESIGN - Required
  • .NET - Preferred
  • ABC - Preferred
  • C-SHARP - Preferred
  • COBOL - Preferred
  • CONNX - Preferred
  • DECNET - Preferred
  • EASYTRIEVE PLUS - Preferred
  • KORN SHELL - Preferred
  • ORACLE - Preferred
  • PATHWORKS - Preferred
  • PERL - Preferred
  • TERADATA AND/OR RELATED - Preferred
  • XENTIS - Preferred
  • XML/XSL - Preferred


Job Qualifications

Six years of experience in programming and/or systems analysis and design. One year of experience at the pay band 4-2/4-3 level or equivalent industry experience is required.

Or

A technical bachelor's degree and four years of experience in programming and/or systems analysis and design. One year of experience at the pay band 4-2/4-3 level or equivalent industry experience is required.

Specific technical skills required may vary as requested by the supervisor depending on location and unique application of the position being filled.

Degree (one of):
  • BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred

  • Major/Minor (one of):
  • ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - Preferred
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred
  • MATH/COMP SCI - Preferred


  • Major Duties

    Reviews, analyzes and evaluates business systems and user needs. Prepares and presents status reports to senior management. May develop budget and expenditures for the IT process.
    Interprets program specs, programs, tests and debugs programs. Creates and maintains applications and develops written programming specifications and documentation to support applications.
    Ensures internal controls are adhered to in relation to audit procedures and security. Ensures systems and data integrity, confidentiality, and availability by managing and implementing controls.
    Provides subject matter expert support in identifying and troubleshooting issues for IT applications.
    Coaches and manages staff. Provides project leadership for new initiatives.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Work Challenges

    24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends
    IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills
    IT position located at HQ
    IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work

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