Job Requisition ID: 56772
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $8,060/month; Full Range $8,060 - $11,851/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Senior Application Developer for the DoIT, supporting the IL Gaming Board (IGB). In this role, you will coordinate and conduct difficult and specialized application development using designated software/programming language for the database design, program design, and supplied support tools for testing the new processes. In addition, you will perform functional and technical activities in the design of information processing systems and perform on-line and batch application development/support. This position assists users and operations staff in analyzing results of processing in a production application and serves as a senior team member responsible for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned applications. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
- Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), in performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services by coordinating and conducting difficult and specialized application development.
- Independently performs difficult functional and technical activities associated with the support of a production information processing application and assists users and operations staff in analyzing results of processing in a production application.
- Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems by adhering to adopted methodology standards to ensure integrity of each system/sub-system during maintenance/enhancement activities.
- Serves as a senior team member responsible for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned applications by scheduling processes, reviewing history of processed jobs, and responding appropriately to any abnormal completion status.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in application services or a related Information Technology field.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, and supporting software applications using programming languages including C#, Visual Basic (VB), VB.NET, ASP.NET, or comparable technologies, with demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable code and troubleshoot complex application issues.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience using web-based technologies including JavaScript, ASP.NET, or similar to develop, maintain, and enhance application user interfaces.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in database application development, performing online and batch processes and applying systems analysis methods to create design documents and program specifications.
- Three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, and supporting software applications using programming languages including C#, Visual Basic (VB), VB.NET, ASP.NET, or comparable technologies, with demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable code and troubleshoot complex application issues.
- Three (3) years of professional experience using web-based technologies including JavaScript, ASP.NET, or similar to develop, maintain, and enhance application user interfaces.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in database application development, performing online and batch processes and applying systems analysis methods to create design documents and program specifications.
- Three (3) years of professional application development experience utilizing full system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies to architect, build, deploy, test, and maintain software solutions while delivering high-quality, efficient, and secure code.
- Three (3) years of professional application development experience utilizing cloud computing platforms including Azure DevOps or similar platforms for software development.
- Three (3) years of professional application services experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting complex system issues, and collaborating with users and operations staff to analyze outputs and resolve problems.
- Three (3) years of professional application design experience analyzing and recommending new procedures and techniques to improve supported application systems.
- Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience conducting feasibility studies for system conversions, upgrades, and enhancements, including evaluation of technical, operational, and procedural impacts.
- Ability to analyze data logically, identify root causes, evaluate operational or procedural issues, and provide sound recommendations.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
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