Senior Systems Analyst

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of April 2nd, 2026. May be in-person or online.

The City of Stockton is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Analyst to join our Information Technology team, with a focus on enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise application architecture, data integration, and IT best practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing and being fluent in the latest technologies, various AI tools, Power BI, Databricks, Azure, Copilot Studio, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to name a few, with experience in the implementation and optimization of enterprise‑grade IT systems.

The Senior Systems Analyst will collaborate closely with developers, City department SME, and IT leadership to ensure our systems support strategic objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and adapt to evolving technological needs. Experience with large‑scale enterprise environments, IT Security, and GIS is desirable.

Incumbents work a 9/80 work schedule Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with alternate Fridays off. Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system and are represented by Stockton City Employee Association (SCEA) – Professional and Technical Bargaining Unit.

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full‑time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list or a combination of both.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and performs activities related to computer systems, enterprise servers, client/server platforms, and database systems; may implement operational procedures on a Citywide basis and reports to a supervisor classification or higher. The incumbent performs work of a professional nature, utilizing skills that require an understanding of very complex analytical procedures and processes while working with a very high level of independent authority and judgment;

performs related work as assigned.

Senior Systems Analyst is the advanced level in the series, requiring extensive analytical and diagnostic skills. The incumbent performs difficult systems development, technical support, troubleshooting, and operations and programming activities, as well as providing lead direction, managing projects, and training to lower level analysts.

• Provides technical assistance and advice to City staff in areas of responsibility.
• Reviews and conducts detailed analyses of computer systems in operation and makes recommendations for improved system hardware and software.
• Maintains effective communications with user departments about software vendor activities and system problems, status, timelines, and details.
• Integrates systems for inter‑operability across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Serves as liaison between vendor, technical support, network, and departments to resolve systems problems; coordinates and implements corrective measures.
• Monitors and enforces security policies on server platforms.
• Monitors and adjusts thresholds for system resources to assure best performance and efficiency of resource utilization.
• Provides consultation with other analysts regarding complex program or database considerations, and assists with problem solving.
• Applies workflow and related procedures for the implementation of systems.
• Compiles and maintains system documentation.
• Troubleshoots problems on complex customized hardware and software; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.