NY HELP Yes Agency Teachers' Retirement System Title Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming (NY HELPS) Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit CSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System) Salary Range From $76378 to $99656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? Yes Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12211 Duties Description Position Summary:Under the direction of the Information Technology Specialist 3-Programming, the Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming will work in a team environment to support our ERP applications and other third-party solutions. The Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming will perform a full range of activities including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, and deployment, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting defect support.We will be filling three (3) Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming vacancies. These positions will be in the following areas:Pension Member Benefits Solutions Unit – 1 PositionFinancial and HCM Solutions Unit – 2 PositionsJob DutiesThe duties of the Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programming will include, but are not limited to, the following:Pension Member Benefits Unit:- Participate as a team member on a variety of projects including determination of time frames for assigned tasks, completing assigned tasks, assisting in unit and system testing and post-implementation support of the system- Assist in the analysis of user requirements such as information gathering, participating in requirements interviews, documenting existing systems and processes, documenting requirements and developing detailed specifications- Program and provide technical support for application modules and various implementation phases of application systems. This will include coding, testing, installation and documentation of the system’s functions.- Ensure that system development and support projects adhere to application development standards and procedures, standard configurations and policies dictated by the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System- Provide support, troubleshooting and maintenance of assigned systems to ensure that New York State Teachers’ Retirement System staff can utilize applications in an efficient and timely manner- Collaborate on information in a team environment to communicate goals, objectives and knowledge- Assist with project planning including task estimates- Code, test and implement applications in a team environmentFinancial and HCM Solutions Unit:- Serve and support the primary subject matter expert for NYSTRS' Workday Talent, Acquisition (Recruiting), and Asset modules- System Configuration, Talent, and Asset modules: - Configure, test, and deploy new features and enhancements within the Workday Recruiting, Talent, and Asset modules - Troubleshoot system issues and implement solutions, leveraging both configuration and integration-based options - Optimize Workday processes and workflows in collaboration with HR and other department leaders to enhance efficiency, reporting, and analytics - Maintain Workday configuration governance and data integrity, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies- User Support and Documentation: - Address user inquiries and provide support regarding Workday features and processes within the modules - Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Workday module changes, including configuration workbooks, unit test cases, functional/technical designs, and reasons for changes- Project Participation & Continuous Improvement: - Participate as a key team member on Workday projects, contributing to requirement analysis, timeline determination, testing, and post-implementation support - Assist in analyzing user requirements, gathering information, documenting existing systems/processes, and developing detailed specifications - Stay current with Workday updates, releases, and HR and Asset Management best practices to proactively identify and implement improvements Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:EITHER 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2-Programming (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; or a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; or 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology; or two years of professional experience in information technology. Additional Comments To be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/ All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Aleks Szumilo Telephone Fax Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org Address Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12211 Notes on Applying To be considered for a position at NYSTRS, you must apply through our applicant portal. You can find the link to our open positions here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/ All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.