IT Strategy Analyst

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an IT Strategy Analyst to provide support for various projects and technology implementations. The role involves developing best practices, communicating with stakeholders, and providing expert guidance to bureau users.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient and timely support to designated bureau business sections pertaining to the completion of a variety of projects
• Developing and enforcing business best practices across all designated agencies using these platforms
• Working with DTMB and designated LARA bureaus to identify and prioritize outstanding work on these platforms
• Responsible for various communication requirements, including internal or external communication to designated bureaus, vendors, and DTMB
• Conducting stakeholder presentations and informational sessions outlining technology initiatives and providing written updates to executive team members
• Providing guidance to bureau users and support personnel in the form of expert input into tasks and decisions

Skills

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
• Departmental Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required
• Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professional experience
• Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
• No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
• No-cost vision insurance.
• Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
• Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
• 15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
• Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
• 401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
• 4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
• Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
• State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
• Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
• Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
• Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
• Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development.
• State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children.
• State covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.
• 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement.
• State will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account.
• State will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.
• Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
• Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
• Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
• Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
• Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases.
• Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay.
• Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
• Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
• Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
• Programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
• Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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