Applications Systems Analyst Information Technology
Statesville , North Carolina Direct Hire Mar 31, 2026
Applications Systems Analyst Location: Statesville, NC (hybrid) Compensation: $95,000+ annually
The Applications Systems Analyst provides leadership in identifying and implementing technology solutions, supporting end-users, and managing software applications in both on-premises and cloud environments. Key responsibilities include analyzing business needs, ensuring data integrity, enhancing software efficiencies, and maintaining compliance with system updates and integrations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direction and leadership in identifying projects, conducting feasibility/needs analysis studies, and recommendations on appropriate system solutions and design including both on premise and cloud environments.
Provide application support to the end-users, identifying projects. Identify and resolve training needs that may exist.
Manage the development and implementation of software applications – including testing, automation, process re-engineering, training, documenting, and maintaining systems.
Define project schedules – track and present progress according to the defined schedule.
Serve as the liaison between vendors and end user departments to resolve software issues that may arise.
As an active part of the Data Team, provide direction, expertise and support to the business relating to Data Strategy.
Write manuals for users that describe installation and operating procedures.
Collaborate with team members in all business units to research, compile, document data flow processes.
Keep abreast of vendor software direction, enhancements and requirements. Ensure compliance with release requirements and cloud integrations and migrations.
Direct and promote an end-user computing environment and support systems, which extends computing capabilities directly to the end-user in terms of software tools, computer hardware, development/maintenance guidelines, training and consulting.
Supply end users with information and accurate reports to operate the business.
Review security issues with the IT staff and management to ensure data integrity, security, and accuracy.
Enforce all copyright laws regarding copying, distribution, and software as stated in software license and Electronic media policies.
Work with other departments to assess departmental needs for new IT projects and/or re-engineering system processes.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field.
5 years’ experience in IT as an applications analyst understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
Additional experience with Oracle, SQL, Excel spreadsheets, and other third-party reporting tools preferred.
Knowledge of relational databases and client-server concepts, preferably with Oracle and SQL. Should possess knowledge in billing applications, application management, automation best practices and tool sets, Internet applications, MS Access, Report writing applications - preferably Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, and MS Windows operating systems.
Preferred working knowledge of applications including all NISC modules, TOAD, IVR systems, Document Management, Remittance processing systems, AMI, and HRIS (including job applicant/tracking, benefit tracking, performance/talent acquisition and tracking systems.).
Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud environment/infrastructure