Applications Systems Analyst Staff Specialist

Description

Top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized phases of applications systems analysis. Acts independently under general direction. Provides technical consulting on complex projects. Formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Often acts as business expert and assists users in defining needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis. May use CASE tools. May have duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of other applications systems analysis personnel. May have quality assurance review responsibilities. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Employees are not involved in the operation, repair, or maintenance of computer hardware, networks, or equipment. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.