JOB
**Classification Study Notice**
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.
Come join the State of Alaska!
Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.
The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.
The Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Division is recruiting for Analyst Programmer 1/2/3!This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
CLASSIFICATION STUDY NOTICEThis position is currently undergoing review as a part of the ongoing IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Permanent Fund Dividend Division (PFD) is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our software development team to help advance the division’s future goals by expanding and improving services for the public, partner agencies, and internal technicians. The successful candidate will design, code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software solutions that support the PFD application and distribution processes, while contributing to projects that upgrade or replace legacy systems and introduce new applications. Our teams work with modern technologies including .NET Core and ASP.NET MVC with C#, SQL Server and Azure SQL, Visual Studio with Azure DevOps, React and other web technologies, Azure native resources, Power BI and SQL reporting services, ILINX Capture for document imaging, and Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Permanent Fund Dividend Division's mission is to administer the permanent fund dividend program assuring all eligible Alaskans receive timely dividends, fraud is prosecuted, and all internal and external stakeholders are treated with respect. We are expanding and improving PFD services to the public, other government agencies and to the technicians that work in PFD. Our goal of offering the best and most professional service to our customers offers us the opportunity to work in new and exciting technologies all the time! Above all our agency values the security and integrity of the dividend, and applicant information entrusted to us. The Permanent Fund Dividend Division is a state agency most Alaskan’s interact with, and team members influence public opinion on state service.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
You’ll enjoy flexible schedules, access to training in current technologies, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The role offers a dynamic environment with exciting, impactful projects and a great team for collaboration.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located on the 11th floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau in the PFD’s largest office or in downtown Anchorage across from the Atwood Building in the LPPG. Our workspace has an open floor plan that allows natural light into all cubicles. We also offer a hybrid schedule for those that would like to remote part of the week and in the office part of the week.
Working in the PFD division provides opportunities to learn in-depth knowledge of programs and services to Alaskans. If you can see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you!
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Software Development- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.-
Requirements Analysis- Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements.
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Database Management Systems- Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.
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Oral and Written Communication- Expresses information effectively, makes clear and convincing presentations, and prepares well-organized written materials.
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Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation and works with others to achieve goals, supporting an Agile team environment.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
If you can see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Analyst/Programmer 1
Successful completion of nine (9) semester hours of college-level coursework in computer languages or system analysis.
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Three months of actual computer programming experience.
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One year of work experience using a computer for analysis, including experience in the use of computer reporting languages, spreadsheets, or statistical packages.
Analyst/Programmer 2
One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of the experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer system user support specialty.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.
Analyst/Programmer 3
Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.
Special Note:
An applicant who will complete the required college-level coursework within three (3) months of hire qualifies to apply for this job class. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the required college-level coursework and proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.
For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Nathan Weed, Data Processing Manager II
Phone Number: 907-465-4777
