Systems Analyst II

Job Title: Systems Analyst II (SAII) (#413)

Reports to: Chief Data Officer/Deputy CIO

Salary: $84,238

Grade/Step: 19 (union)

Location: While the location is posted as 69 W Washington, this role will be expected to travel to various courthouse locations throughout Cook County

Bureau: Administrative Services

Division/Unit: MIS

Application deadline: October 3, 2025

General Description:

System Analysts will perform requirements gathering, development, testing, and implementation on multiple data collection solutions, both new and existing. They will coordinate solutions and support across multiple business units within the State’s Attorney’s Office. They engage with different business units and Chief Data Officer to understand data collection needs, discuss data structures, and capabilities. They also engage with partner agencies to establish and execute data interchange processes when necessary. It is important they utilize SDLC best practice to establish complete and thorough approach to developing solutions.

Working Environment and Reporting Structure:

The Systems Analyst II will engage with prosecutors, administrative staff, and investigators throughout the office. They will report directly to the Chief Data Officer/Deputy CIO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with business units throughout the State’s Attorney’s Office to design, develop, and improve both currently existing data collection systems as well as new data collection data systems
• Use industry-standard relational database best practices including but not limited to primary keys, logical deletes, update timestamps, changelogs, data normalization, and clear naming conventions
• Design frontend interfaces that are user-centric, allowing users to enter data quickly as well as modify data once it has been entered
• Design and implement data replication from the data collection systems into a reporting and analysis database
• Work with outside vendors employed to help the State’s Attorney’s Office develop and implement data collection tools such as case management systems
• Work with other System Analysts to help them develop high-quality products
• Train staff on how to use the interface for data collection systems
• Develop training documentation around interface for data collection systems
• Maintain interface and data collection systems as unforeseen issues impact them
• Stay current on the latest data collection technologies
• Regular access to confidential information; follow strict confidentiality protocols.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Technology, Data Sciences, or other relevant program or other equivalent professional experience
• Three (3) years of experience in Dynamics 365 CE/CRM experience as Administrator and/or Developer
• Three (3) years of experience in developing .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Oracle Application Express & JavaScript programming (web services & web API applications)
• Three (3) years of experience working with SQL Server or Oracle databases
• Three (3) years of experience developing and maintaining data pipelines
• Strong knowledge of data structures and system design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in Information Technology, Data Sciences, or other relevant program or other equivalent professional experience

• Previous experience working for a local, county, state, or federal government agency in information technology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Organized with high attention to detail
• Experience with data management/analysis
• Creative problem solver with the ability to self-teach
• Solid understanding of multi-relational data structures
• Comfortable working in an iteration-based environment
• Ability to build relationships and trust across departments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and with a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• An understanding of criminal justice systems
• An understanding of how to design a meaningful data visualization

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

EEO Message:

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.