Application System Analyst

Application System Analyst

Date Posted : Oct 31, 2025

Requisition ID : 467703

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 Transportation :

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work / life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview :

Working within a team of 6 GIS professionals, you will support the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) IT Department in the administration and development of ESRI GIS tools, content, and systems to meet the business needs of its departments. The successful candidate will administer ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise environments, develop business driven content models, geodatabases, workflows and triggers. Opportunities to work with other GIS users within state and local government may appear, and collaboration efforts explored.

Location :

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office.

Salary :

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $70,122.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

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 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 :

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment :

Bachelor's degree in computer science and / or 5 years of relevant experience. (Pref certifications – CAD / CSAP / PMP / ITIL).

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.

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 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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