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In 1988, ACS founder and Chairman of the Board Darwin Deason recruited a group of extraordinary information technology professionals and instilled a passion and energy we call hustle. We believe the impossible is possible, and that giving up is not an option.
We're Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. Based in Dallas, ACS is a FORTUNE 500 company of 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries.
It would be hard for you to go through a day without encountering the products or services of our many clients in communications, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, travel, and transportation.
We have the following opening within our team:
Description:
A senior-level professional, the Systems Consulting Senior Analyst is competent to work on complex projects and applies an in-depth knowledge of systems analysis concepts, practices and procedures. The incumbent regularly works under deadlines and is capable of handling extreme workloads. The Systems Senior Analyst acts independently, operating with only general direction; errors at this level may cause significant disruption or major cost. Incumbents regularly provide guidance to and assist in training less experienced analysts. Provides functional and technical expertise to formulate computer system scope and objectives; devises or modifies procedures to solve problems using information systems. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are written, and the functional design, against which computer programs can be coded, tested, debugged and documented. Assignments are in technical, scientific and business areas.
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs definition of user functional requirements by translating development and/or maintenance requirements into specifications; creates data file and database designs.
Analyzes existing software for incorporation of desired enhancements. Performs detailed reviews and analysis of program changes, new equipment, new technology, and other factors and trends impacting existing systems in order to facilitate the development and conformance of system modifications.
Formulates recommendations on alternative approaches to realize desired functionalities and/or enhancements and desired levels of performance. Performs feasibility studies, life cycle analysis and/or cost/benefit studies.
Consults with hardware, communications and database experts and/or vendors to ensure viability of systems.
Designs system, providing interpretive analyses, preparing flowcharts and associated diagrams/ enhancement plans.
Prepares acceptance test plans; conducts acceptance tests and confirms results. Develops sampling methodologies by applying standard statistical techniques and software packages. Develops and maintains sampling systems. Performs data sampling and provides interpretation.
Ensures that systems documentation is updated according to client and ACS’ standards. May assist in user training.
Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and compiles information into recommendations/analyses.
Participates in marketing presentations where application requires technical staff, and may conduct research for, or write portions of, technical proposals.
May be responsible for instructing, directing and monitoring the work of assigned technical personnel.
Education and Typical Years of Experience:
A Bachelors degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible related technical experience, including 3 years systems design experience in a large-scale computer/systems environment and 2 years with major responsibility for developing, revising and controlling technical documentation of a complex system.
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ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.
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