IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

GRADE

STD0021\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Enterprise Technology (OET)\r\n201 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time IT Systems Technical Specialist position will be to plan, design, and develop the LTSSMaryland operating system and enhancement initiatives by managing business leads, conducting business process analysis, and translating program needs into clear, actionable system requirements.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will support LTSSMaryland stakeholders by guiding them through the Application Development Life Cycle (ADLC), including requirements definition, testing, validation, and release activities, while ensuring alignment with program goals and technical constraints.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will also serve as a key liaison between non-technical business owners, program\r\nleadership, and the software development vendor, providing recommendations for process improvement, ensuring requirements accuracy, and validating that delivered functionality meets business expectations.\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this position will support, consult, and may be responsible for projects within the Medicaid IT project ecosystem as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.\r\n3.�Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis�for a high school education.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.\r\n5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the�Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience supporting LTSSMaryland, Medicaid, healthcare, or other large-scale government technology systems.\r\n Experience with business analysis, requirements management, user acceptance testing, and Agile development methodologies.\r\n Experience working with software development vendors and cross-functional technical and business teams.\r\n Experience supporting system implementation, enhancement, or modernization initiatives in a regulated environment.\r\n Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n