DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

$40,351 - $45,000/Yr

State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tallahassee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Distributed Computer Systems Analyst position at the State of Florida is a technical role within the Division of Administration, Bureau of Finance and Accounting. The primary responsibility of this position is to process and validate data received from various in-house users, ensuring that the data is accurately submitted and integrated into the financial systems. This includes managing the validation of files from automated batch transaction systems such as payroll and telephone bills, which are sent to the FLAIR system via FTP or tape. The analyst will also be responsible for the timely authorization and setup of security profiles and user resets for financial systems, including FLAIR DACA, DACN access, and the DFS Cash Management System (CMS). In addition to data processing, the analyst will provide essential data to system users within the department and external agencies, utilizing computer programs and reports to ensure that departmental data is accurately entered into the appropriate systems. This encompasses workload, contract, disbursement transaction, and access control reports. The role also involves researching, developing, and maintaining documentation for software applications, including program listings and operational procedures. The analyst will coordinate the implementation of policies, procedures, and security requirements, and assist in the design, coding, testing, and documentation of computer applications that interface with existing mainframe applications or databases. Consultation with users to assess their needs and define system requirements is a critical aspect of this role. The analyst will also be expected to perform other related duties and special projects as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department's financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate files from automated batch transaction systems, including payroll and telephone bills, to be sent to FLAIR via FTP or tape.
• Manage and modify timely authorization and setup of security profiles and user resets for financial systems.
• Provide data to system users within the department and to external agencies using computer programs and reports.
• Research, develop, write, and maintain up-to-date documentation for software applications and operational procedures.
• Coordinate and ensure the standard implementation of policies, procedures, and systems operations and security requirements.
• Assist with the designing, coding, testing, and documentation of computer applications and interface applications with existing systems.
• Consult with users and conduct information assessments to determine user needs and define system requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of data processing principles, practices, and techniques applicable to large scale computer systems.
• Workable knowledge of SAMAS (FLAIR), Natural, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and SQL Server.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with emergency duty and working in special needs or Red Cross shelters.
• Familiarity with the Florida Department of Health's mission and values.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers