Analyst Programmer 1/2/3

This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study. Come join the State of Alaska! Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. The Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Division is recruiting for Analyst Programmer 1/2/3! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. CLASSIFICATION STUDY NOTICE This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the ongoing IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study. What You Will Be Doing: The Permanent Fund Dividend Division (PFD) is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our software development team to help advance the division's future goals by expanding and improving services for the public, partner agencies, and internal technicians. The successful candidate will design, code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software solutions that support the PFD application and distribution processes, while contributing to projects that upgrade or replace legacy systems and introduce new applications. Our teams work with modern technologies including .NET Core and ASP.NET MVC with C#, SQL Server and Azure SQL, Visual Studio with Azure DevOps, React and other web technologies, Azure native resources, Power BI and SQL reporting services, ILINX Capture for document imaging, and Azure Data Factory and Databricks.

Mission and Values/Culture: The Permanent Fund Dividend Division's mission is to administer the permanent fund dividend program assuring all eligible Alaskans receive timely dividends, fraud is prosecuted, and all internal and external stakeholders are treated with respect. We are expanding and improving PFD services to the public, other government agencies and to the technicians that work in PFD. Our goal of offering the best and most professional service to our customers offers us the opportunity to work in new and exciting technologies all the time! Above all our agency values the security and integrity of the dividend, and applicant information entrusted to us. The Permanent Fund Dividend Division is a state agency most Alaskan's interact with, and team members influence public opinion on state service.

Benefits of Joining Our Team: You'll enjoy flexible schedules, access to training in current technologies, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The role offers a dynamic environment with exciting, impactful projects and a great team for collaboration. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located on the 11th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau in the PFD's largest office or in downtown Anchorage across from the Atwood Building in the LPPG. Our workspace has an open floor plan that allows natural light into all cubicles. We also offer a hybrid schedule for those that would like to remote part of the week and in the office part of the week. Working in the PFD division provides opportunities to learn in-depth knowledge of programs and services to Alaskans. If you can see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you! Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies, * Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation and works with others to achieve goals, supporting an Agile team environment. To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs, At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:

• Copies of all performance evaluations received for the last two years. If performance evaluations are not available, you may substitute a written statement explaining why they were not available, or two letters of professional reference.
• Copy of transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Software Development- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

• Requirements Analysis- Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements.
• Database Management Systems- Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.
• Oral and Written Communication- Expresses information effectively, makes clear and convincing presentations, and prepares well-organized written materials., Analyst/Programmer 1 Successful completion of nine (9) semester hours of college-level coursework in computer languages or system analysis. OR Three months of actual computer programming experience. OR One year of work experience using a computer for analysis, including experience in the use of computer reporting languages, spreadsheets, or statistical packages. Analyst/Programmer 2 One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of the experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer system user support specialty. Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience. Analyst/Programmer 3 Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty. Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience. Special Note: An applicant who will complete the required college-level coursework within three (3) months of hire qualifies to apply for this job class. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the required college-level coursework and proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty. Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements. For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required., The successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check., If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials and must be attached to your application upon submission. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, provided they include the URL and institution name., If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information. o AVTEC o Confidential o Correctional Officers o Marine Engineers o Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers o Supervisory o Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union o Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. o General Government o Labor, Trades and Crafts o Public Safety Employees Association o Masters, Mates & Pilots

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits