Programmer Analyst II or Sr

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G07 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $69,581 - $92,194 - $114,808

Programmer Analyst II

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, schedule and cost estimate, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and application software package evaluations

Coordinates programming activities of Programmer Analyst team members

Performs enhancement and development analysis, program and system design, testing, and installation

Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs

Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules

Recommends hardware and software platforms, DBMS, and language

Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements

Designs and implements system security

Writes and maintains system documentation, functional specifications, data processing run books, and user manuals

Evaluates proposed software changes

Provides production problem resolution and on call support

Codes job control instructions

Performs client surveying and interviewing

Defines and documents clients problems and areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions, and the most cost beneficial recommendations

Assists client with long range planning

Provides hardware and software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring, and maintaining the system for availability of resources

Assists with client training, testing, and system implementation

Assists with the departments long-range planning

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to provide analysis in project, program, and database design for business

Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling

Basic knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process

Ability to evaluate software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house or package systems independently

Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively

Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, with three to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information

Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of at least one of PNMs hardware/software platforms

The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications, and to meet current and projected client needs.

In-depth knowledge of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities

In-depth understanding of database system software and database management

Basic knowledge of various languages, DBMS, and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application

Basic knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G06

Minimum Midpoint Maximum $78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511

Programmer Analyst Sr

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans for all phases of the project life cycle

Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and cost/benefit analysis

Acts as the project technical manager; coordinates team activities; assigns and reviews tasks, insures compliance with technical standards; budgets and schedules; tracks reports and corrects deviations

Recommends resource allocations and project staffing, new information systems standards and development guidelines

Prepares project manuals, improvement authorizations, work orders, and project budgets

Evaluates and recommends software packages for acquisitions based on client needs and functional requirements

Defines program and system requirements, operating constraints, file structures, data control procedures and system test criteria

Performs and documents vendor application software evaluations for efficiency, standards, maintainability, hardware compatibility, enhancements, documentation, and cost/benefit analysis

Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs

Recommends hardware or software platforms, DBMS, and language

Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements

Designs and implements system security

Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules

Evaluates proposed hardware or software changes

Provides production problem resolution and on call support

Codes job control instructions

Performs high-level business needs analysis

Defines and documents client's problems or areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions and the most cost beneficial recommendations

Performs client long-range planning, client testing and training, and system implementation

Performs hardware or software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring and maintaining the system for availability of resources

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling

Knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process

Ability to evaluate productivity tools, interfaces between major systems, package systems and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house systems

Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively

Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in computers or related area, and five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information

Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors

COMPUTER SKILLS:

In-depth knowledge of at least one of the Company's hardware and software platforms

The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications to meet current and projected client needs

Mastery of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities

Mastery of database system software and database management

Extensive knowledge of various languages, DBMS and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application

Working knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.