Application Systems Analyst Senior
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2026
Requisition ID: 474711
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46234
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR):
The Indiana Department of Revenue has served Indiana, its population, and the business community since 1947. Our more than 700 dedicated team members administer over 65 different tax @types and annually process nearly $30 billion of tax revenue. We are a Top Workplace employer.
Role Overview:
The Senior Application Systems Analyst works with senior leadership to ensure business operations achieve agency outcomes. You will also play a vital role in analyzing legislative impacts on agency processes. You will collaborate with staff, agency partners, and community entities to ensure the efficiency, functionality, and reliability of agency applications. You will identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and performance issues.
This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of systems applications, experience with project management, and the ability to guide others in complex delivery requirements.
Salary:
This position starts at an annual salary of $70,122 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
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A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for application systems.
Confer?with the user community to conduct, through research, fact-finding, and analysis to formulate and define system requirements, scope, and objectives, establish priorities, and monitor the progress of complex information systems.
Devise?or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results to obtain maximum computer utilization.
Prepare?detailed project feasibility studies, formulates complete system scope, project cost, time estimates, and human resource and IT infrastructure requirements for new and existing application software systems.
Assist, direct, train?and coordinates the work of less experienced application software developers and/or application systems analyst staff and assist with the development of difficult and complex programs.
May function as Team and/or Project lead responsible for completion of project phase.
Provide?complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs including operational procedures and manuals.
Prepare?detailed specifications from which application software will be written and conduct system testing.
Design, code, and debug?new application software programs and/or make enhancements to existing application software programs of all levels.
Lead the integration of new applications with existing systems and data infrastructure.
Execute?tasks conforming to shop techniques, standards, policies, and procedures.
May use case tools and/or application development software tools.
Train users and junior analysts on new systems or changes to existing ones.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Extensive knowledge of information systems design principles and new systems design techniques.
Extensive knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development.
Extensive knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages.
Extensive knowledge of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of the most recent advancement of information technology equipment, operation, capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Ability to perform problem solving and analytical analysis.
Ability to read and understand complicated technical manuals.
Ability to manage multiple application development software projects and priorities.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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