| SYSTEMS ANALYST |
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Information Technology |
| Report To: |
Systems Development Manager |
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| General Responsibilities Essential |
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The Programmer Analyst is responsible for analyzing system applications that have been outlined by the Programming Supervisor or other project leaders and effect applicable solutions. This is accomplished by performing maintenance on existing applications, developing new applications, following company adopted development standards and addressing technical and business issues associated with the system solutions. The incumbent also verifies application logic by preparing test data for trial runs, testing and debugging system applications, verifying test results and preparing documentation in accordance with accepted company standards.
This individual is expected to have a background in Client Server program development.
The Programmer Analyst has contact with the members of the Information department and various business units in the regular performance of the duties of this position.
This individual is a subject matter expert for at least one system at Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company |
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| Daily Duties (Essential) |
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Analyze and evaluate system applications and effect solutions through system application maintenance or by new system development and informs system consultants on project status. |
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Develop and maintain system documentation as defined by company development standards. |
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Keep up-to-date on system development techniques and apply those techniques when analyzing and developing system applications. |
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Prepare development time estimates. |
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Verify application logic by preparing test data and test plans, test and debug system applications, and verify test results. |
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Assist in determining the causes of system problems by conferring with technical, business unit and system personnel and give production support as needed. |
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Provide twenty-four hour support for computer operation of production systems as needed. |
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| Non-Essential |
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Mentor programmers on the problem resolution process and provide information pertaining to the system. |
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| Supervisory Duties |
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N/A |
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| Machines & Equipment Involved |
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This individual is expected to be familiar with all desktop computers. |
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| Software Required |
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This individual is expected to be proficient in at least one of the strategic programming platforms (Centura or Visual Basic) used at Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance. |
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All application software used to support their Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance customer. |
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| Experience Required |
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College degree preferred; or a two-year degree and three years of experience. |
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Working knowledge of multiple IT platforms. |
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| Skills Required |
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Good analytical/conceptual thinking skills, technical systems knowledge, and problem solving skills are required. |
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Must have a good customer service orientation, impact and influence, industry awareness, initiative, integrity, people-savvy, relationship management and self-confidence skills. |
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Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position. |
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Ability to write, speak and read the English language. |
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| Education |
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College degree preferred. |
