Analyst/Programmer 5

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

The State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Finance, is seeking an employee with Senior Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) with extensive experience supporting enterprise Human Resource Information Systems. The ideal candidate has a strong history of partnering with HR, payroll, and technical teams to translate statutory and contractual requirements into system functionality.

The HRIS Analyst / Programmer will be responsible for:

• Representing and advocating for the needs of the state’s HRIS both within the Division of Finance as well as with other state agencies and providing technical assistance to organizations outside of the Division who need to receive or provide information about HR and payroll.
• Acting as team lead or supervisor, providing guidance and direction to other HRIS team members and contractors, implementing HRIS projects, monitoring contractual services and overseeing payroll production processing.
• Analyzing complex and mission-critical requirements and determining how these requirements can best be met using the state’s HRIS. Analyzing the effect of proposed or enacted legislation on the HRIS and serve as a consultant to management in the determination of the feasibility of implementing proposed changes.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

The Department Administration, Division of Finance provides the highest quality accounting, payroll, and travel services for the State of Alaska. Our diverse team of accountants, analysts, technicians, and payroll specialists fosters a welcoming community dedicated to conducting the State’s financial affairs with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in work/life balance. Currentlyflexible work schedules and telework options are available, but the frequency or duration of that availability may change., Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. At time of interview, please be prepared to provide:

• A list of three (3) professional references, if not already listed in your application.
• Copies of your most recent performance evaluations. Letters of recommendation from a current or former supervisor may be substituted.

Do you have a Associate’s degree?, We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.
• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules., Six years of computer programming experience, of which, at least two years were at the project leader or systems design level. This is equivalent to an Analyst/Programmer 4 with the State of Alaska. Two years of experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty. The specialized experience may be gained concurrently., 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 in a specialty area. There is no substitute for the systems analysis and design or project leadership experience., For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required., If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below., Education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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 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.

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