- Provide in-depth analysis of design, form, function, data structure, dataflow, reporting, etc. for various enterprise applications.
- Write and maintain technical application documentation (diagrams, charts, narratives, tech reference guides, etc.).
- Identify and document key elements of application and data integrations to both internal applications and third-party applications and services.
- Review requests for new processes, features, and updates to existing applications.
- Manage multiple application projects to successful and timely completion.
- Prepare progress reports to inform management of application project status.
- Assist the Director of Applications and others in the software review and selection process.
- Assess applications for security and patch or mitigate as appropriate.
- Assess interoperability with other applications to ensure stability and availability.
- Document how various software applications are implemented to meet determined business process and workflow needs.
- Communicate system and application changes to stakeholders regarding functionality enhancements, software/hardware maintenance, upgrades, etc.
- Plan and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for applications.
- Assist with application implementation and rollouts.
- Create reporting applications using Microsoft PowerBI tools as needed.
- Serve as technical liaison to key departments and identified stakeholders at the territorial level.
- Remain current with security policies and procedures and work with System Administrators to implement security changes.
- Prepare and review operations documentation, training materials, and timelines.
- Work with various SMEs, technical consultants, and vendors concerning application software issues.
- Maintain healthy relationships with third-party vendors, suppliers, and application developers.
- Experience with data warehouse concepts and products.
- Advanced understanding of application and database structures.
- Complete understanding of data modeling and documentation.
- Ability to diagram, graph, and model workflow processes.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to use business intelligence reporting tools to help visualize and analyze raw data.
- Experience managing projects.
- Two years of quantifiable experience in data analytics.
- Two years of experience analyzing, testing, implementing, and maintaining application systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
- Ability to operate telephone.
- Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).
- Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
- Ability to understand written information.
- Ability to travel within the Territory.
Applications Analyst - Rancho Palos Verdes, United States - Salvation Army
Description
TITLE:
Applications Analyst
DEPARTMENT:
Territorial Information Technology
STATUS: Exempt - Full Time
PAY RANGE:
$80,000-$90,000 annually
LOCATION: Remote eligible
THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Serve as lead applications analyst and the technology subject matter expert (SME) for key enterprise application suites.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Applications Analysis (60%)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified individuals must perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position.
The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR c)