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# Senior IT Analyst

- **Company:** Ascent, LLC
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer Networks, System Configuration, Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, System Testing, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=144502883624a6af

## About the Role

* Experience with Deacom ERP.
 * Basic to intermediate SQL and JavaScript (or similar scripting language)
 * Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience required. Experience in specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industry may be required depending on the role.
 * Requires a Bachelor's Degree.
 * Ability to perform defined tasks with a high degree of autonomy, applying advanced knowledge and best practices within the discipline and across related functions.
 * Ability to resolve complex day-to-day issues using judgment and analysis of multiple information sources; recommends process improvements and escalates high-impact or atypical problems as appropriate.
 * Ability to follow and adapt standardized procedures and practices; works independently under broad direction and considers cross-functional impacts.
 * Remote position.

## Description

* Owns assigned systems analysis deliverables from requirements gathering through solution validation, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business needs.
 * Analyzes business processes, system functionality, data flows, and user requirements to identify gaps, improve efficiency, and support effective technology solutions.
 * Designs process maps, flow charts, models, and functional documentation that define current-state issues, future-state requirements, and recommended system changes.
 * Evaluates new and existing IT systems for compatibility, integration, usability, and performance within the broader application, infrastructure, and network environment.
 * Collaborates with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, and technical support groups to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and align solutions with operational objectives.
 * Develops functional specifications, business rules, and logic requirements that support technical design, system configuration, and application development activities.
 * Coordinates system testing, defect tracking, and user validation activities to confirm solutions meet requirements and operate effectively within existing environments.
 * Supports project planning, risk assessment, status tracking, and implementation readiness activities to help deliver technology initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
 * Improves system and process performance by identifying recurring issues, recommending practical enhancements, and contributing to continuous improvement across supported IT services and workflows.
 * Manages application issues, enhancement requests, upgrades, and ongoing support needs.
 * Serves as system administrator for assigned applications, including user access management, configurations, and execution of system controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.


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