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Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 53343

Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Salary: $7,787/month

Work Location: Springfield, IL

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for STEM OPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as a Senior Systems Analyst performing complex system design and development tasks for use in the area of web application design, construction and maintenance. 

In this role, you will utilize various languages and technologies in performance of duties including, but not limited to:  Object-oriented (OO) programming languages, .NET (framework and core), ASP.NET, C#.NET, MVC or MVVM patterns, entity framework, HTML 5, CSS, Bootstrap, JQuery/JavaScript, SQL Server, Access, and SharePoint. 

In addition, you will serve as a lead developer and team lead. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Systems Analyst for the Department of Innovations & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP) performing complex system design and development tasks in web application design, construction and maintenance.
  • Conducts and coordinates investigative and analytical studies of complex system functions and operations, determining and selecting effective approaches to resolve complex problems or enhance the efficiency of existing systems.  
  • Serves as a lead developer coordinating analysis and programming functions on web development assignments of high complexity.
  • Serves as a team lead providing technical guidance, system information and instruction to other IT team members, assisting with specific work issues requiring a broader knowledge of subject matter processing. 
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. 
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing object-oriented programming languages and developing applications using .NET Framework/Core, ASP.NET, C#.NET, and MVC or MVVM patterns to deliver complex system designs and solutions.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience leveraging Entity Framework and front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JQuery/JavaScript, to design, construct, and maintain responsive, user-focused web applications.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in database design and administration using SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and SharePoint, including integration with web applications for optimized performance and scalability.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience implementing cloud-based solutions using Azure Fundamentals (resource management, identity and access control, cloud architecture principles), Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment strategies) and Azure Data Services (Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage) to support application development.
  • Three (3) years professional experience serving as a lead developer and team leader in an Information Technology environment, providing technical guidance and coordinating complex web development assignments.   
  • Ability to coordinate and direct the work of associates to achieve project objectives and deliver desired results within established timelines.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex system problems, recommend solutions, and improve operational efficiency through targeted debugging and research.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical information, system recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders and team members.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across teams and departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in a dynamic IT environment. 

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.  

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position-specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
  • Requires ability to travel in performance of duties. 
  • Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines. 
  • Requires ability to serve on call and rotation for call outs on system programs.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703