OVERVIEW
Kitsap County Information Services Department has an opening for a Program (Technology) Analyst to join our team. This position provides professional and technical expertise to internal customers for enterprise applications, platforms, and databases in support of Workday, Financial Management Systems, Enterprise Interface Builder Integrations, Visual Studio C# custom integrations and applications, Microsoft SQL Server Database programming, and Microsoft Power Platform Administration and configuration. Your duties will include application and database development, configuration, migrations, program/system testing, implementation and maintenance; business analysis; data and database administration; application procurement; technical training; and systems integration. If you enjoy collaborating, innovating, and have the customer in mind with your technical expertise, we invite you to apply!
As the next Programmer (Technology) Analyst, you will:
- Support existing technology solutions (software and database).
- Analyze and document errors and resolve problems independently or in coordination with vendors.
- Repair data and database structures and software issues.
- Monitor performance of systems; plan and test upgrades to operating systems, utilities and applications.
- Define needs, analyze and design, develop, test, train and deploy software and database solutions.
- Develop and maintain application and system documentation.
- Provide technical leadership, expertise, and project management services in areas of assignment to County departments and outside agencies
- Administrative tasks involving but not limited to: providing project team task updates; customer, supervisor and team member communication; time tracking; training; and collaboration on new programming methods
- Provide end user and staff training of line of business applications, technology processes, and internal controls
- Develop Requests for Proposals, define evaluation criteria, recommend vendors and applications and negotiate license and maintenance agreements.
What you will bring (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or closely related field and four years of experience in programming, technical integrations, database development and design; or
- Associate's degree in closely related field and six years of experience in programming, technical integrations, database development and design; or
- Eight years of experience in programming, technical integrations, database development and design
- Please note: Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Workday and FMS technical support and administration
- Workday certification
- Experience with Workday Studio IDE
- Experience with Visual Studio IDE
For the complete job description: https://kitsapgov.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.Aspx?RequestID=eccacd31c825For more information about: Kitsap Information Services
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.
- Application Requirements: Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
- Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
- This posting may be used to fill future openings.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
Benefits
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO) Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette Vision – VSP Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life Insurance – Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL) MetLife Long Term Disability Voya Voluntary Insurance Transportation incentives Employee Assistance Program Travel Assistance Program Wellness program Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: Benefits or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays 11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year, 1 additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows: Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month) Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month) Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***
Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential Overtime Stand by pay Call-back pay
Current County Employees If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
Union Membership This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx
Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Kitsap County Employees Washington State offers several programs that may help eligible employees reduce or even eliminate their student loan debt. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | WSAC Employees working full-time for a public employer may qualify for federal loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. PSLF allows you to check your eligibility, track your progress, and apply directly through the official PSLF portal. Washington Health Corps (WHC) - Washington Health Corps | WSAC Licensed health professionals may be eligible for loan repayment in exchange for serving in critical-shortage areas. Programs include:
- Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment
- Nurse Educator Loan Repayment (NELR) If you think you might qualify or want to learn more, review the program guides and application details on the websites!
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/Documents/Personnel%20Manual%202026/Personnel%20Manual%20-%202026.pdf
