IT FUNCTIONAL ANALYST TRAINEE

This recruitment is limited to current employees of Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of the Inspector General .

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Department of Human Services

Office of the Inspector General

525 N.Calvert Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

This position provides problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for the Department of Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Statewide systems housed on mainframe computers or large client server platforms. The incumbent in this position assists in the efficient implementation and administration of office responsibilities; provides support to Lead, Supervisor and the Director by ensuring efficient daily procedures and practices; and assists the OIG's mission to protect the integrity of the DHS to detect, deter and reduce financial loss to the State.

Plans, designs and customizes applications to manage databases, document generation, statistical analysis, report production, graphics, and desktop publishing;

Assists with the execution of software programs to conduct computer matches from National, Federal and State sources of databases;

Coordinates importing of external data from a variety of application software programs residing on mainframe, mini and microcomputers;

Completes statistical and analytical reports for distribution to authorities involved in prosecutions and administrative actions related to eligibility and other financial transactions; assists in the tracking and creation of a reporting system for the Investigations Division;

Assists in analysis of financial data; maintains and updates national and statewide databases for fraud entries; performs data integrity to ensure database accuracy and compliance with State and Federal regulations;

Analyzes data to determine whether disbursements were related to suspected fraud, including, but not limited to: programs administered by the Family Investment Administration, Child Support Administration, Social Services Administration, Maryland State Department of Education, and the Maryland Department of Health;

Analyzes data related to allegations of misconduct to assure any misuse of State funds and other resources is resolved; and works closely with fiscal, system, and other pertinent staff to obtain documentation of suspected financial loss.

Assists in the development logical and physical database designs and ensures appropriate modifications to design models;

Maintains security and integrity of data by specifying access policies, standards, methods and parameters, development standards for application programs, establishes recovery plans to minimize data loss, and performs back up routines for the database management system software and stored data;

Monitors database performance, storage methods, and management system software to fine tune the database for optimum response time; monitors capacity and allocate space according to overall needs of the OIG system users, available data storage and database management system requirements; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems.  

Experience: None  

Notes:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and two years of experience responding to and resolving help desk calls from users of computers, or operating computer equipment for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database or other applications may be substituted for the required education.

2. Experience responding to and resolving help desk calls from users of computers, or operating computer equipment for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database or other applications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

1. One year of experience training users on the functionality of applications for mainframe or large client server platforms, coordinating system development and implementation.

2.One year of experience designing databases and queries.

3.One year of experience analyzing or tracking of financial data.

4.One year of experience creating and maintaining websites.

LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 133, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.    

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. 

People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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