Application System Analyst / Program Supervisor
Date Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Requisition ID: 483547
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
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 Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.
Role Overview:
This role performs supervision over the DWD Unemployement Insurance (Uplink) application. Roles performed by this position involve:
Application Development (Java)
Supervision over development staff
Participating in code reviews
Establishing and reviewing of development metrics
Acting as a point of contact for on-call duties
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Supervises the teams and daily activities needed for the analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications.
Prepare?performance reports and evaluates work.
Confer?with and advise?subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
Participate?in the development and implementation of information technology budgets for the project.
Plan?and direct?the acquisition and use of information technology products, services, and resources to meet the project or departmental goal.
Develop?and promulgate?information technology policy and procedures.
Supports multiple development projects with scheduling, planning, and resource allocation and monitor?completed systems and visit users to ensure that established procedures are properly followed.
Prepare?activity and progress reports regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming project or unit.
Consult?with management and staff within Information Services to ascertain technology needs.
Provide?technical leadership on complex projects.
Confer?with users to define the organization's application software needs, establish priorities and monitor progress.
Confer?with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities for highly specialized technical areas.
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 with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which 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:
Broad knowledge of policies, standards, procedures and techniques used for application development.
Broad knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages.
Broad knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work at the highest technical level and/or specialized area.
Broad knowledge of system design including knowledge of logic, management principles and new system design techniques.
Broad knowledge of Information Technology.
Ability to supervise and manage diverse human resources.
Ability to train, supervise, guide and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to perform effective project management.
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.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which 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 on 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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