System Analyst

System Analyst

Client : Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA)

Location : Hybrid (onsite in Maryland; fully remote may be considered)

Clearance / Work Authorization : U.S. Citizen required

Start Date : Immediate

Status : Active Role

Overview :

The System Analyst will play a key role in advancing Phase IIb of the DHCA Housing Portal initiative , which focuses on enhancing data integration and streamlining business processes across multiple housing programs. This phase aims to improve service delivery, transparency, and cross-program collaboration by integrating approximately six distinct housing databases and related programs into a unified portal.

This role provides the foundation for DHCA's long-term data modernization strategy , enabling unified reporting, cross-program insights, and improved operational efficiency. The selected candidate will support the development of technical integration solutions, system documentation, and data models that will inform future automation, predictive analytics, and data governance efforts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the integration of multiple housing databases and applications into a unified Housing Portal (including Licensing, Code Enforcement, Multifamily, Landlord & Tenant, Rent Stabilization, and Common Ownership Communities).
• Conduct comprehensive systems analysis to assess current state, document requirements, and identify integration and automation opportunities.
• Develop technical design documents, integration blueprints, and system architecture diagrams .
• Create Entity Relationship (ER) models , system integration plans , and gap analysis reports between existing databases.
• Design and validate backend integration solutions through scripts, utilities, or proof-of-concept connectors .
• Ensure that all data integration activities comply with County IT security policies, privacy standards, and housing data regulations .
• Collaborate with DHCA and County IT staff to ensure knowledge transfer , adherence to standards, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Support the implementation of Agile methodologies and utilize tools such as Azure DevOps to manage deliverables and workflows.

Deliverables

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2025, 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).

BENEFITS

Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.