Job/Position DescriptionThe Systems Analyst IV functions as developer/analyst on the Batch Interfaces team for on-going support of applications used by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) staff.The position performs computer systems analysis or development work. Work involves coordinating, planning and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.The position requires an ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; the ability to manage projects against established timelines with minimal supervision; the ability to learn and apply new technology and work independently and in a team environment; and the ability to collaborate with all levels of staff within DFPS to satisfy business needs.This position has established performance criteria in key areas: Professionalism, Policy and Rules Compliance, Personal Conduct, Communication, and Teamwork as well as essential job functions.The position requires daily, weekly, and weekend on-call work in support of the DFPS Batch Interfaces operations. This position is 100% telework within the state of Texas and requires that the candidate maintain personal wi-fi and webcam capabilities during work hours to perform their duties. This position may work outside normal business hours, nights, and weekends. This position may, on rare occasions, be required to perform work onsite.This position is a full-time position that includes other State of Texas benefits as described in this SAO site: http://www.sao.texas.gov/SAOReports/ReportNumber?id=18-704Essential Job Functionsand#149; Designs and codes computer programs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, objects, classes, and scripts in support of one or more applications associated with the Agency.and#149; Performs analysis, research, and interpretation of business requirements to document technical requirements and develop technical specifications.and#149; Practices current software development methods/techniques and establishes development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards, and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of one or more application.and#149; Assists in the development and maintenance of systems documentation and ensures that content of the documentation is well organized, complete, and appropriate to the audience.and#149; Documents all system development activities in accordance with Agency Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) guidelines.and#149; Participates in peer-code walk-throughs to ensure the integrity of the solution and its data; and ensures compliance with the Agency development standards and system-business requirements.and#149; Ensures project schedules are met, and/or re-negotiated, and approved by customer and Team Manager prior to target dates.and#149; Participates in project and team technical and functional design, requirement meetings.and#149; Prepares memos and ad hoc reports upon request related project statuses; performance measures, and other information requests.and#149; Performs verification and validation of code, test results, customer acceptance, and documentation at all established levels of testing in SDLC and PMLC guidelines.and#149; Conveys technical instructions clearly with team members to foster their understanding and growth of technical matters.and#149; Communicates and/or collaborates with other functional/technical team members to coordinate development efforts in support of one or more applications within https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=589845 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.