Ohio Digital Academy Analyst (Application Development Entry-Level)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

The Ohio Digital Academy (ODA) is seeking one application development analyst! Selected analysts will join the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), Office of Information Services (OIS) and will be learning relevant skills and technologies in software development including: .NET framework and C# programming

As an emerging high-tech hub, Ohio is cultivating an innovation environment and skilled workforce primed to meet the advanced technology and cybersecurity needs of the state’s public and private sector employers.

The Ohio Digital Academy seeks to create a technology workforce pipeline by training and employing early entrants to the industry and setting them on a path to careers for in-demand fields such as cybersecurity, coding, software engineering, user experience design, cloud engineering/architecture, and data analytics.

Selected analysts earn $25 an hour beginning the first day of employment and attend an intensive four-week training program that focuses on civil service training, leadership, technical training & exercises, and professional development.

In exchange for a three-year service commitment to the State of Ohio, analysts receive:

Tuition, loan, or certification reimbursement of $40,000 (expenses must be from within one year of joining ODA or while in the program)

Access to quality, competitive benefits as an employee of the State of Ohio

Access to the Employee Development Fund, providing $4,500 annually for industry certifications & professional development

On-the-job training and mentorship opportunities from industry professionals

Public or private sector job opportunities upon completion of three-year service commitment with the State of Ohio

The Ohio Digital Academy is a program housed in the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) created and led by CyberOhio in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT).

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Food and Cash Assistance

• Employment Services

• Unemployment Insurance

• Adult Protective Services

• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Agency Mission

To improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens.

Our Vision

To be the nation's leading workforce development and family support system.

Our Values

Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, and Compassion

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You'll Do:

Under direct guidance and supervision, works toward acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform entry-level duties with the bureau of innovative solutions & services, family services section.

Software Development: Write clean, scalable code using C# and .NET.

Application Maintenance: Debug and troubleshoot existing applications.

Testing & Deployment: Assist in testing applications and deploying software updates

Collaboration: Work with senior developers, designers, and stakeholders to improve applications.

Assisting with software development and debugging.

Providing technical support to users.

Writing database queries.

Documenting IT processes and procedures.

Shadowing experienced IT professionals to gain hands-on experience.

As an ODA Application Development Analyst, you will be learning and working under the guidance of more experienced professionals. Your job duties will involve supporting them in various tasks while gaining hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of software development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate or associate core program in computer science or related major as specified by the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of an accredited technical training program (i.e. “tech bootcamp”) or accredited certification based training program in Information Technology or related career field as specified by the position description & job posting.

-Or current enrollment in an undergraduate or associate core program in computer science or related major as specified by the position description & job posting.

-Or current enrollment in an accredited technical training program (i.e., “tech bootcamp”) or accredited certification-based training program in Information Technology or related career field as specified by the position description & job posting.

-Experience with Microsoft 365 Tools

-Experience or knowledge of IT Security Tools

Job Skills: Information technology, Programming, Active learning, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth mindset, Strategic thinking, Written and verbal communication, Analyzation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

· Customer support and personal service

· Vision, mission, and goals of agency*

· Programming

· Oral/Written Communication

· Organizing and Planning

· Problem Solving

· Software applications

· Technical writing and documentation practices

Skills:

· .NET

· C#

Abilities:

· Engage with customers to gather business requirements.

· Review/evaluate software development methodologies.

· Work in a Team environment

· Use analytical skills to troubleshoot issues