Applications Systems Analyst II

About the role

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The Business and Technology Applications Analyst II serves as an advanced-level systems analyst and developer responsible for designing, configuring, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications within the department's technology environment. This role focuses on supporting and modernizing complex, large-scale applications. The position operates with a high degree of technical independence and must quickly analyze new and existing systems to implement innovative, efficient, and compliant technical solutions. Duties include application development, system administration, and mentoring junior developers in industry best practices, Agile methodologies, and emerging technologies. This role participates in strategic planning, performance tuning, technical design reviews, system troubleshooting, and support for modernization efforts. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in application development and data migration, with preferences for experience in web-based tools. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $81,504.00 - $122,256.00 Recruitment Range: $81,504.00 - $105,740.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience with developing/troubleshooting SQL queries Programming experience using .Net Technologies Experience in Server Migration, IIS and SSL Certification Binding Provide expert level analysis of database design and structures Management Preference: Experience with Incident Reporting System and able to perform expert level functional and technical assessments of the existing application that was developed in ASP.NET MVC, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML, Entity Framework, SAML Authentication, with SQL Server backend databases. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC About the Office of the Secretary The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department's mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary's Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact. About the NC DHHS Information Technology Division In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services. Compensation and Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits . Supplemental Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Oppor