IT FUNCTIONAL ANALYST II

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

Experience: One year of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support; coordinating system development and implementation; and, training users on the functionality of applications for agency or Statewide systems housed on mainframe computers or large client server platforms.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and two additional years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support; coordinating system development and implementation; and, training users on the functionality of applications for agency or Statewide systems housed on mainframe or large client server platforms, for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 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, 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 experience and education.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. 

You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.