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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5
Location:
Hiring Rate:
$0.000
Job Posting:
JR2026-00029888 IT Applications Analyst (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-29-2026
Job Description:
** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **
The Judicial Branch offers:
Health & Wellness
- 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Financial Security
- 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
- FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
Professional Growth
- Paid training to develop your skills
- Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
- Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
- Opportunity for bilingual pay
Location:
Chief Standing Bear Justice Admin Bldg.
521 S 14th ST, Ste 400
Lincoln, NE 68508
Salary and Compensation:
- Starting Salary: $37,027.38 annually (Hiring Rate).
- Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).
- Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
* Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase .
- Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.
Job Description
1. Coordinates applications, systems, and database upgrades or changes; deploys and implements applications modules and processes; tests and analyzes new implementations; and ensures the efficiency and security of applications, systems, and database.
2. Identifies or consults with end-users regarding business goals and user needs; analyzes applications, systems, and database to identify areas of improvement or sources of errors; provides recommendations to improve system efficiency and security; assist in developing modification implementation strategies and plans; collaborates with the project team to develop and implement work plans, including assigning work and tracking project progress
3. Monitors programs, systems, and database performance and conducts quality assurance of assigned information technology work projects.
4. Prepares, maintains, updates, and reviews a variety of technical records and reports. Presents to and trains end-users on application changes.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Positions assigned to IT Applications Analyst may also include:
- Serving on departmental and/or other technology committees.
- Training and developing instructional materials to assist users with systems, software, and hardware usage.
- Assisting in developing and managing project plans.
Requirements/Qualification
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Knowledge Requirements:
- Applicable applications and software systems;
- System analysis and application design principles;
- Applicable programming principles and/or languages;
- Troubleshooting techniques and procedures;
- Database maintenance techniques and methods;
- Recordkeeping principles;
- Technical and instructional documentation development method;
- Customer service principles;
- Project management principles.
Skill Requirements:
- Analyzing systems and user requirements;
- Developing computer applications;
- Troubleshooting applications and software systems;
- Managing and maintaining database;
- Maintaining operational records;
- Managing projects;
- Developing technical and instructional documentation;
- Providing customer services;
- Communicating technical information to non-technical audience;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 10 LBS
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.