Information Technology Analyst 1 (35 Hour)
Recruitment # 260518-7603EL-001
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 6/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $76,625 - $96,075/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/das?language=en_US) ), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is currently accepting applications for an Information Technology Analyst 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7603EL&R1=&R3=) to join our Agency Success team in service to the Connecticut Veteran's Affairs in Rocky Hill, CT.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 35 hours per week
Monday through Friday schedule
First shift
The Dept. of Veterans Affairs is located at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill, CT
Hybrid role-combination of in-office and telework
THE ROLE
This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your problem solving abilities, expand your IT expertise, and grow your career within enterprise technology. Agency Success helps agencies modernize their technology, streamline operations, and improve the digital services available to residents.
Responsibilities include the following:
Maintain, secure, and support core systems and existing applications critical to daily operations.
Develop, customize, and maintain applications that improve operational efficiency and constituent services.
Support modernization efforts, including implementing cloud based tools, low code platforms, and improved digital workflows.
Support websites, portals, mobile applications, and digital submission systems that enable constituent access and engagement.
Ensure accessibility, reliability, and consistency of online information and digital services.
Assist with project implementations, platform migrations, system enhancements, and new technology rollouts.
Troubleshoot application issues and collaborate with technical teams to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
Maintain documentation, system configurations, and support procedures.
May be assigned on-call duties and must be able to respond to emergency or priority service needs during non-business hours.
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Selection Plan
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
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Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment, this class is accountable for performing a range of information technology tasks and application development in an IT environment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Service/Help Support:
Responds to calls, email and personnel requests for technical support;
Tracks status of all problems and monitors open problems;
Resolves simple to moderate problems by providing support on hardware and software products;
Resolves simple to moderate technical calls from customers;
Acts as liaison between other technical staff, users and vendors regarding Help Desk and service requests;
Monitors personal computer (PC) performance;
Performs related duties as required.
Desktop Services:
Diagnoses and resolves PC and simple software problems using a variety of diagnostic tools;
Uses diagnostic tools to identify hardware and/or software problems and initiates repair;
Rebuilds PCs and reconfigures user specific settings;
Installs new software releases of simple to moderate complexity;
Coordinates installation of and installs, modifies and maintains network components and PC hardware and/or software;
Assists in implementation of network and/or system hardware and software upgrades and/or enhancements;
Configures and installs terminal emulation software for host connection;
Performs related duties as required.
Network Services:
Provides first level support for network connectivity, or related network issues for user community;
Assists with diagnoses and resolution of simple network problems;
Assists with the configuration of network components;
Resets and reinitializes devices when appropriate;
Assist in executing specific disaster recovery plans;
Provides user support and on the spot training to users;
Performs related duties as required.
Software Development:
Prepares computer programs for solution of business problems from narrative statements, program specifications and other data as source materials;
Customizes software applications to meet user requirements;
Assists systems and application developers in analysis, design and development of information systems;
Prepares test data;
Performs system tests;
Debugs/corrects errors;
Diagnoses problems with operating systems specific to incompatibility with other applications;
Acts as liaison between other technical staff, users and vendors regarding basic application design and modification including database management systems;
Maintains and enhances existing programs;
Installs system upgrades and patches in support of application software;
Documents system changes and problem resolutions;
Participates in project planning sessions with team members to analyze requirements;
Uses programmer productivity tools;
Performs related duties as required.
Production Control:
Performs technical functions in areas of documentation control, production control, systems software and production scheduling;
Responsible for effective utilization of production control software;
Prepares production schedule for computer processing;
Analyzes and resolves production control problems related to area of involvement;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
data control functions;
of IT equipment and diagnostic tools;
Knowledge of
principles and techniques of computer programming;
programming languages;
principles of information systems;
principles and concepts of network environments;
computer operating systems;
fundamental principles and theories of business and planning functions;
principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and development;
capabilities of computer equipment and technology;
Considerable
technical problem solving skills;
logic and analytical skills;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to install and maintain microcomputer hardware, software and network components;
Ability to
prepare and maintain records, logs, reports, documentation, and manuals;
write, test and debug computer programs;
use programming development tools;
identify, analyze and resolve simple business and technical problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations support, programming or another IT related support area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing basic technical support work in such areas as:
help desk functions;
installing and maintaining basic computer hardware and software;
data communications, microcomputer support, production control or programming;
performing any closely related basic technical support function.
NOTE: For state employees basic technical support work is interpreted at the level of Information Technology Technician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
For state employees two (2) years as an Information Technology Technician may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
Successful completion of an Information Technology Analyst Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting and troubleshooting on-premises and cloud applications.
Experience developing solutions with Power Platform tools and SharePoint.
Experience documenting or communicating technical information to users and technical teams.
Experience with modernization, workflow automation or cloud-technology projects.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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