Working Title: CA-7 Cross-Platform Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94753
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/10/2026
Closing Date : 06/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Production Control
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.18 - $45.82 / hourly; $58,839 - $95,672 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking a CA-7 Cross-Platform Analyst to join our Production Control team. In this role, you will help ensure reliable, efficient batch processing that supports critical state agency operations.
As a CA-7 Cross-Platform Analyst, you will monitor and maintain batch schedules across mainframe and distributed systems, troubleshoot and resolve processing issues, and collaborate with technical staff and agency partners to support daily production needs. You will also develop and update job flows, document procedures, maintain system accuracy, and support disaster recovery activities.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of two (2) years of IT-related experience in batch scheduling, production control operations, or mainframe/distributed system job processing.
Experience must include:
Experience with CA-7 scheduling, including monitoring, updating, modifying, and troubleshooting batch job streams.
Knowledge of IBM JCL and the ability to interpret, update, and validate batch job instructions.
Experience diagnosing and resolving batch job failures (abends), including job restarts and incident ticket creation.
Experience supporting Application Manager (APPWORX) or similar distributed scheduling tools.
Experience developing or maintaining batch job flows, dependencies, and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experience.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT-related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a mainframe production environment.
Experience using TSO/ISPF to review, troubleshoot, or support mainframe processing activities.
Experience providing technical guidance or training to team members in production control, batch scheduling tools, or related technical processes.
Experience participating or supporting disaster recovery exercises, including validating job streams or system restoration steps.
Experience using or supporting distributed scheduling tools such as Application Manager (APPWORX) or similar platforms.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
