Systems and Programming Analyst, Senior

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional with the County of Santa Barbaras Information Technology Department. Come and be a part of a team of talented individuals who are passionate about fostering a culture of teamwork learning and respect !

In the IT Department our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes IT a fun and rewarding place to work! We establish develop and nurture partnerships and open communication within our communities. We embrace a willingness to learn and accept new ideas to actively listen and to be receptive to change. We strive to grow our talents and do our best in the service of others while taking pride in our work. We explore and deliver new and creative ways to pair technology with business needs. We ensure the resources necessary to succeed and encourage thoughtful participation leading to inclusion and ownership.

The Position

We are currently recruiting to fill two full-time vacancies. Both positions are hybrid roles and onsite work in Santa Barbara CA is required when needed. Lodging/travel expenses are not provided. Employees of the County must reside in California. At this time this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent (not temporary) work authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Senior Systems and Programming Analyst Data Architecture

This position plans designs and oversees the Countys enterprise data architecture; establishes data standards models and integration frameworks; ensures data quality security and accessibility across systems; provides expert consultation on data governance analytics platforms and system interoperability; may supervise professional technical staff or serve as a project or technical lead; and performs related duties as required.

Senior Systems and Programming Analyst - Workday Security

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining security policies and end user access to our Workday system with the overall goal of enforcing the companys security policies and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the agency information. Additionally this role will be part of a team of Workday functional and technical subject matter experts (Workday Support Organization) and will help provide configuration testing and other support of the Workday Financial and HCM modules.

Highlighted Benefits:

• Health Plan: County contributes towards premium; HSA offered
• Pension Retirement
• Reciprocity with other public sector retirement systems (like CalPERS)
• 13 holidays 12 sick leave days (unlimited accumulation) and 12 to 25 days of vacation (based on length of service) per year
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate for previous public service.
• For more information on County benefits please click here.

Examples of Duties

1. Plans schedules coordinates and participates in the development testing and implementation of computer applications; consults with current and proposed computer applications users on the feasibility of proposed systems and changes to existing computer applications; analyzes ongoing computerization needs; identifies alternatives; estimates cost and timing of application modifications and new systems development; proposes computer-based solutions for department operating needs.
2. Leads or supervises the monitoring of system operations and the correction of system operations problems; develops and implements solutions to problems; confers with departmental staff vendors and technical support personnel regarding changes in operating procedures and systems design.
3. Leads or supervises and participates in the writing of technical specifications for system and program design; leads or supervises the writing of procedures for operation and maintenance.
4. Leads or supervises staff assigned to modify enhance or add modules to current programs; adapts purchased software systems to conform to hardware used by department and to department requirements; designs procedures for testing new and revised software; leads or supervises the testing of new and revised systems for conformance with specifications and to identify and correct problems.
5. May review the performance of staff; provides training and assistance to assigned staff; may make recommendations regarding the hiring and disciplining of employees.
6. Conducts formal and on-the-job training for systems users in the capabilities and use of computer software.

Employment Standards

The knowledge skills and abilities listed here may be acquired through various types of training education and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Completion of 24 quarter/18 semester units of college-level courses in the principles and methods of systems analysis systems design computer program design computer programming using a language utilized by the hiring department and information system technology; and four years of increasingly responsible applications analysis experience for the type of business application and computer environments used by the hiring department; or
2. two years of experience as an EDP Systems and Programming Analyst II with Santa Barbara County for the type of business application and computer environments used by the hiring department; or
3. a combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

1. Review Application to determine applicants that meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Applicants who meet the employment standard will have their responses to the supplemental questionnaires evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the scored supplemental questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 12 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list. Completion of a 12-month probationary period is required.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check which includes a conviction history check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday November 24 2025 at 4:59 p.m. PST postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at .

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by email during each step of the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Selection Process steps to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

For any questions please contact Sabina Netto ITD Human Resources Manager at

Required Experience:

IC