Applications Systems Analyst II

Position Description:

Purpose

Analyzes user needs and develop software solutions. Designs software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Primary Functions

• Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzes user needs and develop software solutions. Leads the application team in multi-disciplinary projects to fulfill user needs and application systems requirements.
• Designs software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Provides application software development services or technical support typically in a defined project.
• Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
• Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Leads communication while working with application vendors to debug, test, and resolve application failures.
• Carries out work assignments designed to prepare developer for promotion to the next level of application development.
• Communicates with application vendors to debug, test, and resolve application failures. 

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of computers, electronics, digital media, databases, applications, software development, risk management, and information security.

Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills in a professional setting.

High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.

Ability to balance multiple priorities, as well as work independently and remotely as needed

Specifications

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology Management, Business Analytics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years’ experience

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience: Programming in SQL, Tableau/Qlik, Power BI, Excel, and other data & visualization tools.

Organizational Structure

Building: Research Park Center (hybrid)

Department: Institutional Advancement

Division: Development

Reports to (Title): Department Administrator

Direct Reports (Titles):

Collaborates with (Titles): Department leaders, Sr. Business Manager, Database Analysts, Reporting & Collection Specialist, Financial Specialist

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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