Senior Programmer Analyst

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is a dynamic agency that supports all aspects of the criminal justice system. We are seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst in Richmond, Virginia; this is a full-time position with telework options available. The Computer Services Section is responsible for more than 30 systems used by internal and external criminal justice constituents. This position offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work that impacts the efficacy of the criminal justice system while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates, and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

·       Provide software development, maintenance and support to the agency’s applications written in .NET, Angular, JavaScript and C#.

·       Provide administrative support for the agency’s COTS/SaaS systems.

·       Considerable knowledge and experience with SQL Server, HTML, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Angular and C#.

·       Advanced knowledge and skill in system development methodology (applications development including analysis, design, programming, testing, documentation).

·       Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server and/or Azure DevOps

·       Excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

·       Demonstrated progressive experience in developing and maintaining information systems.

·       Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, developing project scope, and estimates of effort.

·       Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members to ensure success of projects and systems.

·       Ability to stay abreast of and adapt to emerging technologies.

·       Knowledge of project lifecycles and project lifecycle methodologies.

·       A strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills.

·       Ability to identify and solve problems independently and with limited resources.

·       A post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

·       Experience with vendor-based system implementations and support.

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The anticipated starting salary range is $75,000 to $88,000 plus the state’s benefits package.

To apply, submit a completed State of Virginia Application for employment at https://jobs.virginia.gov. This position is “open until filled,” which means that applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After five business days, this position may be closed at any time. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 786-5491 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Please refer to your account at https://jobs.virginia.gov for the status of your application and this position.