Senior Systems Analyst – Azure DevOps

Stafford Gray LLC

. Work with business units to understand current processes, identify problems, and define input, output, data, and reporting requirements.

Posted 10/17/2026contractLansing • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT systems analysis and application support, with a strong focus on Azure DevOps, SQL, and system integrations. Capable of producing detailed technical documentation and providing support for application issues while mentoring and coordinating teams.

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14+ Years Of IT Systems Analysis Experience5+ Years Of Azure DevOps ExperienceStrong SQL SkillsExperience With Data MappingPublic-Sector Experience

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Hard Skills

IT Systems AnalysisApplication SupportAzure DevOpsSQLData MappingSystem IntegrationsTechnical DocumentationFunctional SpecificationsCost/Benefit AnalysisSystem Improvements

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyMentoring SkillsStakeholder Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOps BoardsWork-Item TrackingBacklogsQueriesDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree In CISBachelor’s Degree In MIS

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ExperienceRegulated-Industry ExperienceSystem SecurityTechnology PlanningProcess Flows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with business units to understand current processes, identify problems, and define input, output, data, and reporting requirements.
Evaluate alternative solutions, including cost/benefit analysis, and recommend the best path forward.
Write detailed functional and technical specifications, including program functions, record formats, and the steps needed to build or modify a system.
Assess whether requested changes are feasible within existing system capabilities, constraints, and schedules.
Study existing systems for effectiveness and design improvements to meet current and future needs.
Produce technical documentation, including reports, process flows, diagrams, data flows, and user/instructional manuals.
Support developers in resolving issues related to specifications and requirements, and coordinate the work of others to develop, test, and deploy changes.
Provide technical support for application issues and for data sharing with external partners.
Support and maintain systems after implementation, including upgrades and defect resolution.
Contribute recommendations on system security, interfaces, and technology planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years of experience in IT systems analysis, application support, or closely related work.
5+ years of hands-on Azure DevOps experience, such as Boards, work-item tracking, backlogs, queries, and dashboards. Pipelines and repos are a plus.
Bachelor’s degree. Computer Science, CIS, or MIS is preferred.
Strong understanding of system capabilities and limitations, software development, databases, and programming concepts.
Ability to work independently and with management and stakeholders on complex problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and revise standards and procedures and to train others.
Must live within 90 miles of Lansing, MI (48933) at time of submission.
Public-sector or regulated-industry experience.
SQL and experience with data mapping or system integrations.
Experience mentoring or coordinating the work of other analysts or developers.