Job: Systems Analyst - Non Production Environment Management

Position Summary:
This position analyzes system requirements and converts those requirements into a logical system design for new systems and system enhancements. Understands and resolves business and technical issues and performs logical system and data modeling.

Primary Responsibilities:
· Identifies problems at the program or system level and recommends solutions.
· Identifies the impact of proposed changes at a system level and on interfacing systems.
· Translates business partner requirements into functional process and data specifications; uses appropriate modeling and documentation techniques; translates functional specifications into detailed system design specifications.
· Develops and reviews detailed program specifications from system design specifications or business requirements.
· Analyzes and develops logical resolutions for business issues from a technical and business perspective.
· Reviews system changes and test results; assists in transition of the logical models into physical models.
· Creates and reviews system and integration test plans; coordinates testing process, including task assignments, validation of results, and resolution of problems.
· Works with business partners to develop and implement acceptance test plans; coordinates the acceptance test process, including task assignment, validation of results, and resolution of problems.
· Understands, designs, and analyzes code structure.
· Assists in the lead with the development of the project plan; assists in assignment of resources to tasks.
· Works with business partners, team members, and Information Services staff to the smooth development and installation of assigned projects.
· Communicates the impact on other systems of proposed new systems or system modifications.
· Makes oral presentations to business partners and IS staff; prepares written communication to document project notes, issues, and requirements.
· Provides feedback to team members and to project lead regarding individual performance of team members.
· Works with outside vendors to ensure smooth development and installation of purchased software.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Must have demonstrated experience managing non-production data and hardware environments.
· Must have knowledge of troubleshooting applications running on MVS, UNIX, and WINDOWS.
· Must be knowledgeable in performance tuning & monitoring of enterprise applications.
· Preferred experience with Application monitoring tools such as Wily Introscope, NMON, etc.
· Must have intermediate Project Management experience.
· Displays strong organizational skills with the capability to multi-task.
· Demonstrated ability to act decisively and promptly.

Additional Information and Disclaimers:
· Regular attendance is required.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.
· Critical features of this job are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.