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205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
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The process of application to the Georgia Department of Education is one of a candidate reviewing our advertised positions and applying to those which best fit his/her employment history and qualifications.

Submit either by fax, U.S. mail, or email a cover letter and a resume OR a State of Georgia Application to:

Tracey Glen, Recruiter
Georgia Department of Education
Human Resources Office
2052 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Telephone: 404-656-2510
Fax: 404-657-7840
recruiter@doe.k12.ga.us


Please be sure to reference the job announcement number in your email or cover letter.

Please note: Please be sure to read the minimum qualifications posted for each position. Some of the education-specific positions require Georgia professional education certification. Documentation of this certification is required with the application/resume. An application or resume will not be considered for the position until this documentation is received in Human Resources. Georgia professional educator certification inquiries can be directed to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission by calling 404-232-2500 or visiting the web site at www.gapsc.com.

Announcement 11-86 All Job Openings
Job Title: Systems Analyst 2 (Decision Support Systems)
Post Date: 07/15/2011
Apply by: Until Filled
Job ID: New, state-funded
Location: 1966 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia
Program/Unit: Office of Technology Services
Description of Duties: Under limited supervision, analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate business processes, upgrade or modify existing systems and review system-wide capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Job duties include but are not limited to supervising and planning work of assigned staff; analyzing cost effectiveness of automating business processes and modification of existing systems; analyzing science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems to determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of technology solutions; coordinating and linking the computer and telecommunications systems within an organization to increase interoperability; developing and maintaining test standards relevant to the development life cycle, changing management processes and ensuring staff meets those standards; developing detailed communication plans to support the introduction of newly developed network products and services; directing, developing, communicating, and monitoring quality assurance and testing project work plans and schedules for the application software development; expanding or modifying systems to serve new purposes or improve workflow; integrating hardware, software applications, and network communications to develop optimal solutions for business requirements testing, maintaining, and monitoring computer programs and systems, including the coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or a related field and two years of programming/supervisory experience OR Associates Degree or equivalent two year technical certificate from an accredited program and six years of programming experience with at least two years in a supervisory position OR One year of experience as a State of Georgia Systems Analyst 1.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, four or more years of experience in one or more of the following: • Knowledge of full application life cycle design tools and methodologies, e.g., Agile, Scrum, Rational • Experience working with customers and technical staff to gather requirements, document business cases, define scope & objectives to design systems that meet the overall business need. • Development experience using one or more of the following: C#, ASP.NET, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Visual Basic , SQL Analysis Services, Integration Services • Expert level knowledge in at least one of the following technology areas is preferred: Silverlight, MVC, .NET framework, WCF RIA Services, SQL Server Reporting Services • Advanced knowledge in relational databases especially for SQL Server and Oracle • Experience with Business Intelligence tools and/or technologies • Hands-on experience in data warehouse applications and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services • Experience in quality assurance processes (i.e. test plans, test cases, and test execution (unit, system, performance, acceptance) • Strong communication, presentation and meeting skills • Experience with MS Visio and Project • Leadership experience
Salary/Benefits: Pay Grade 19 – Annual salary range $52,172.55 (minimum) to $91,137.94 (maximum). Hiring salary is commensurate with current employment and relevant education/training and work experience and available funding. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance, annual/sick leave, and Employees’ Retirement or Teachers’ Retirement.


Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the Georgia Department of Education are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

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