Data Practice Analyst (Information Technology Analyst 2)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is seeking applications from experienced individuals for the position of Data Practice Analyst (ITA2).\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat We Can Offer You:\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�new�State Employee Benefits Overview�page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all�employees.\r\n\r\nPosition Details:\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time, 40 hours/week\r\n Monday-Friday\r\n Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility based on operational needs\r\n Located in Hartford, CT\r\n Hybrid work environment\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Role:\r\nThe Data Practice Analyst will support the early development of a scalable data practice within BITS. Positioned within the Architecture & Strategy division, this role supports a more intentional approach by identifying how data is currently used, helping to rationalize existing efforts and introducing practical guidance to improve consistency over time. By laying this groundwork, BITS is better positioned to evolve toward a more scalable and cohesive data practice.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position serves as a central, consultative resource, working across teams to identify opportunities to improve data accessibility, quality, and usage. In its initial phase, the role emphasizes discovery, rationalization, and the introduction of practical guidance and patterns that can be adopted over time.\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Duties:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Assess and document current data practices, tools, and approaches across BITS\r\n Identify opportunities to improve consistency, reduce duplication, and simplify data use\r\n Provide advisory and consultative support to teams, including analyzing needs and recommending improvements to data-informed decision-making approaches\r\n Contribute to the development of guidance, patterns, and lightweight standards for data use\r\n Support rationalization of existing reporting and data assets where appropriate\r\n Develop reusable templates, examples, and reference materials to promote consistency\r\n Provide targeted analytical support to inform and validate emerging data approaches\r\n Perform information technology, business intelligence, and data analysis to evaluate user needs and develop actionable recommendations\r\n Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions\r\n Work with data systems, data structures, and information management tools to organize, process, and maintain data integrity\r\n Utilize SQL to query, analyze and extract insights from structured datasets to support decision-making\r\n Use data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create reports and dashboards\r\n Provide technical and analytical consultation to stakeholders\r\n Analyze and interpret data to identify issues and recommend solutions\r\n Document processes, develop guidance materials, and support solution implementation\r\n Collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCareer Trajectory:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your�Personal Status Board�and select “Update My Contact Information\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at�hayley.newhouse@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of information technology tasks and project coordination work involving infrastructure systems support, security and application development in an IT environment.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For All Functional Areas\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Acts as liaison to hardware and/or software vendors, system developers, programmers and user community;�\r\n Evaluates and recommends products;�\r\n Participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) process;�\r\n Assists in estimating cost for annual budget;�\r\n Identifies and implements opportunities for cost savings;�\r\n Conducts system performance analysis, tuning and storage management;�\r\n Assists staff and customers in use of computer systems and software packages;�\r\n Trains operators, IT staff and end users on new procedures;�\r\n Participates in recovery activities;�\r\n Participates in the evaluation of new, related technologies;�\r\n Analyzes requirements and designs systems;�\r\n Participates in or coordinates project planning sessions with customers, analysts and team members to analyze requirements and provide design recommendations for moderately complex systems;�\r\n Provides technical consultation on moderately complex issues regarding the usage of the infrastructure, integration of applications systems into the infrastructure, etc.;�\r\n Participates in system integration testing of operating system, system utilities, hardware upgrades as well as new software and hardware technologies;�\r\n Works with project team to define and design scope for each project;�\r\n Plans, coordinates and schedules assigned projects;�\r\n Coordinates resources for projects;�\r\n Ensures timely completion of all phases of projects;�\r\n Evaluates and recommends vendors;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nSystems Programming\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Provides second or third level support for network connectivity, or related network issues for the user community;�\r\n Diagnoses and resolves moderate network problems utilizing traces, hardware diagnostic tools, software aids, network management systems and utilities;�\r\n Coordinates the installation and maintenance of network components;�\r\n Analyzes network activity;�\r\n Analyzes capacity planning and facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies;�\r\n Manages, maintains and contributes to network system documentation;�\r\n Develops back-up procedures for LAN servers;�\r\n Analyzes the recovery and reliability capability of systems and network services and makes recommendations for improvement;�\r\n Recommends hardware and software purchases in support of remote access;�\r\n Configures and certifies wiring;�\r\n Participates in projects which call for troubleshooting, installing, implementing, administering, and maintaining network systems;�\r\n Assigns file access controls, encryption keys and other security attributes;�\r\n Maintains host and/or front-end processor communications software;�\r\n Provides support to customers experiencing problems with hardware, operating systems and related utilities in servers;�\r\n Assists in installation and maintenance of performance monitors, schedulers, program management systems and utilities, report generators and compilers;�\r\n Configures and installs application packages;�\r\n Coordinates and/or performs installation and configures operating systems, new software releases, system upgrades and patches in support of hardware products;�\r\n Coordinates backups and file management with operations staff;�\r\n Proactively tunes operating systems and system components to avoid performance problems;�\r\n Writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing;�\r\n Provides and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at operational level;�\r\n Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration;�\r\n Performs functions associated with vulnerability and security risk assessments;�\r\n Performs functions in support of investigative and forensics activity;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nSoftware Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Recommends and creates action plans for system development and/or integration;�\r\n Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration;�\r\n Writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing;�\r\n Configures and installs application packages;�\r\n Develops and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at customer level;�\r\n Prepares time and cost estimates and initiates purchase requests for multiple projects;�\r\n Creates test files and performs system testing across multiple packages and systems;�\r\n Writes and programs system specifications;�\r\n Defines work and/or data flow;�\r\n Designs screens, forms and reports;�\r\n Defines data elements;�\r\n Prepares source code;�\r\n Designs and develops tables and relationships;�\r\n Arranges necessary hardware and software availability for assigned projects;�\r\n Analyzes assigned specifications, codes, tests and implements software solution, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes;�\r\n Debugs and/or corrects errors; maintains integrity of software;�\r\n Maintains and enhances existing programs;�\r\n Writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing;�\r\n Designs and develops routine to moderately complex applications;�\r\n Responsible for all phases of systems development life cycle;�\r\n Develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, security and implementation of routine to moderately complex applications;�\r\n Defines and develops the project scope of multiple projects;�\r\n Constructs operational Database Management System (DBMS) and data stores that enable informational, analytical management inquiry;�\r\n Performs backup and recovery on database management systems;�\r\n Configures database parameters, and prototype designs;�\r\n Provides basic database support and troubleshooting;�\r\n Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration;�\r\n May be responsible for design, development and implementation of new system interfaces for applications on multiple platforms from mid-range computers to client servers and internet-based environments;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nDatabase Administration\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Recommends and creates action plans for system development and/or integration;�\r\n Provides and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at operational level;�\r\n Provides basic database support and troubleshooting;�\r\n Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration;�\r\n Writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing;�\r\n Analyzes requirements and designs systems;�\r\n Recommends and creates action plans for system development and/or integration;�\r\n Provides and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at operational level;�\r\n Proactively tunes operating systems and system components to avoid performance problems;�\r\n Coordinates backups and file management with operations staff;�\r\n Responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration;�\r\n Constructs operational DBMS and data stores that enable informational, analytical management inquiry;�\r\n Performs backup and recovery on database management systems, configures database parameters, and prototype designs;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nNetwork Support\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Recommends and creates action plans for system development and/or integration;�\r\n Performs functions associated with vulnerability and security risk assessments;�\r\n Performs functions in support of investigative and forensics activity;�\r\n Maintains host and/or front end processor communications software;�\r\n Provides second or third level support for network connectivity, or related network issues for the user community;�\r\n Diagnoses and resolves moderate network problems utilizing traces, hardware diagnostic tools, software aids, network management systems and utilities;�\r\n Coordinates the installation and maintenance of network components;�\r\n Analyzes network activity;�\r\n Analyzes capacity planning and facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies;�\r\n Manages, maintains and contributes to network system documentation;�\r\n Develops back-up procedures for LAN servers;�\r\n Analyzes the recovery and reliability capability of systems and network services and makes recommendations for improvement;�\r\n Recommends hardware and software purchases in support of remote access;�\r\n Configures and certifies wiring;�\r\n Participates in projects which call for troubleshooting, installing, implementing, administering, and maintaining network systems;�\r\n Assigns file access controls, encryption keys and other security attributes;�\r\n Provides and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at operational level;�\r\n Develops and implements network security procedures;�\r\n Installs, configures and programs hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, servers, multiplexors, modems and other communications equipment;�\r\n Installs, monitors, maintains and upgrades network access to servers and mainframe services;�\r\n Maintains host and/or front-end processor communications software;�\r\n Monitors network traffic for malicious activity;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nIT Security\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Assists in developing, testing and maintaining agency disaster recovery plans (DRP) designed to restore IT system operability;�\r\n Assists with development of processes and procedures in support of IT Business Continuity Planning;�\r\n Performs functions in support of platform recoverability assessments and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to determine and assess the impacts associated with disruptions to business functions;�\r\n Performs functions in support of risk analysis of IT environments by assessing administrative, technical and physical safeguards;�\r\n Assists with IT investigations to include maintaining chain of custody procedures;�\r\n Performs forensics and documenting detailed reports of findings;�\r\n Monitors network activity for malicious activity;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n IT equipment and diagnostic tools;�\r\n principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development and programming;�\r\n principles of information systems;�\r\n principles and theories of business and planning functions;�\r\n programming languages;�\r\n capabilities of computer technology;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n methods and procedures used to conduct detailed analysis and design of computer systems;�\r\n principles and techniques of software generation and programming;�\r\n practices and issues of systems’ security and disaster recovery;�\r\n computer operating systems;�\r\n project management principles and techniques;�\r\n principles and techniques of business information systems re-engineering;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n skill in technical problem solving;�\r\n skill in logic and analysis;�\r\n skill in problem solving;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills in project coordination;�\r\n Considerable ability to\r\n \r\n analyze, troubleshoot and resolve data communications problems;�\r\n write, test and debug computer programs;�\r\n use programming development tools;�\r\n prepare manuals, reports, documentation and other written materials;�\r\n identify, analyze and resolve complex business and technical problems;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to analyze and debug complex software programs.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT-related support area.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing professional information technology work in such areas as:� installation and support of microcomputer hardware, software and operating systems; analysis, design and development of information systems; network hardware and software installation and support; network hardware and/or software problem diagnosis and resolution; performing any closely related professional IT function.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 1.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology-related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience in data enablement, data governance, or data strategy function within federated or cross-functional environments\r\n Experience with enterprise data architecture concepts, including data flows, integration patterns, metadata management\r\n Experience developing or supporting data standards including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and common reporting frameworks across teams\r\n Experience in public sector or government environments, including compliance, transparency, and reporting requirements\r\n Experience training, guiding, or mentoring teams in the use of data tools and best practices, including data literacy and self-service analytics\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.� As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n