Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking a Systems Analyst Expert

Tasks Performed Are But Not Limited To

Conduct a detailed inventory of legacy applications, documenting their functionality, dependencies, and usage.

Analyze and evaluate the suitability of applications for organizational needs and identify opportunities for modernization.

Develop and document a prioritized remediation roadmap for legacy applications, including technical recommendations.

Collaborate with stakeholders, including end users, technical teams, and DEC leadership, to gather requirements and align modernization objectives.

Design workflows, technical specifications, and process diagrams using MS Visio and other tools.

Use advanced Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Power BI) to document, automate, and report on findings and progress.

Conduct basic assessments of technical application platforms and databases to inform remediation planning.

Act as a liaison between end users, technical teams, and software vendors, if applicable, to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Facilitate system testing and validation processes, including user acceptance testing (UAT).

Train and support end users to ensure successful adoption of modernized systems.

Monitor progress on remediation efforts, reporting on key milestones and recommending adjustments as needed.

Additional tasks and projects will be assigned at DEC leadership discretion.

Requested Qualifications

84 months of experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems to address business challenges.

84 months of experience assessing legacy applications and developing remediation or modernization plans.

84 months of experience using system analysis and design techniques, including process modeling, data modeling, and workflow design.

48 months of experience in an Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions.

48 months of experience creating roadmaps for system remediation or modernization initiatives.

48 months of experience in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Power BI) for collaboration, automation, and data visualization.

24 months of experience conducting training and supporting organizational change management for modernized systems

Agile Certification (e.g., CSM, A-CSM, SAFe, DASM, PMI-ACP, PSM, CBAP)

Microsoft 365 Certification (e.g., MS-900 or PL-900 or equivalent)

Work hours and location:

Full time role with engagement length of 24 months

Daily work hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM (Including 30 Minutes Non-Paid Lunchtime)

Physical office location: 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233

Telecommuting options: 50%, permitted after 3 months of satisfactory job performance

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All Full-time Employees Are Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, dental, vision health benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)

401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.

Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).