IT FUNCTIONAL ANALYST SUPERVISOR
Recruitment #21-004501-0004
Department | Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems |
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Date Opened | 4/23/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/7/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $54,279.00 - $87,106.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Cecelia Smith |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) administers the
Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS). The System is a
multi-employer, public employees’ defined benefit retirement system composed of
twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with over 50 different rule
sets, supporting over 400,000 active members, retirees, and
beneficiaries.
The Agency is involved in a multi-year re-engineering of its
retirement-related business processes, in addition to acquiring and
implementing support technologies (e.g., member relationship management,
document management, and workflow management) and adapting existing pension
administration programs to secure online real-time transaction processing. In
addition, the Agency manages a $55 billion trust fund, invested globally, the
management of which is also undergoing considerable change. All told,
this is an exciting time to join MSRA's technology team in this critical
Systems Development unit position. If you are a qualified technology
professional, here’s what MSRA has to offer:
Professional development opportunities
Work with new technologies in a challenging environment
Working in an organization that fosters teamwork and
cooperation.
Work only a few blocks from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor,
convenient to Metro, Light Rail and buses (all at no charge to State
Employees in the Baltimore metro area)
Enjoy other State of Maryland employee benefits.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public
Administration, Human Resources Management, Information Technology or other
related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated
information systems.
Experience: Three 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 computers or large client
server platforms.
Notes:
1. 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 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
experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the
following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific
information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience as a functional or business analyst supporting complex
processes within an organization
Experience applying the laws, rules, and regulations
applicable to complex defined benefit plans such as those administered by
Maryland State Retirement Agency
Experience working with an Investments management team
providing technical guidance
Experience working on development projects of web-based
applications
Experience in conducting webinar training to external users
and familiarity with web-based interactive tools
Experience with web-based applications and analysis of data
through SQL queries or other such tools.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 eligible (employment) list for
at least one year. This list will be
used by the hiring agency to select employees.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
service must accompany the application.
Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected
candidates must undergo and pass a background check.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you
are unable to apply online, contact S. Hudson (contact information found
below).
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at application.help@maryland.gov Or
call S.Hudson at 410-767-4910.
Emailed inquiries should reference recruitment number
listed in the announcement.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the State
application.
MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
service needs to be provided before hire.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and
encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
also encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State's diversity.