Data Production Analyst (QA) (Information Technology Analyst 3)

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $94,668.29 to $133,073.24 for Schedule A, and $94,668.29 to $126,419.57 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The NJ Courts is seeking a dynamic Information Technology Analysts (ITA3) with a primary focus on Data Lakehouse (AWS data lake, Data Warehouse testing and AI ODS Pipeline Testing), while also actively driving Business Analysis (BA), Data Analysis (DA), and First-Line Production Support. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and performance of complex data pipelines, multi-layered storage, and analytical solutions within the AWS infrastructure with ETL Processes.

REMOTE WORK : The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Data Product Analytics and AI data Pipeline Testing & Quality Assurance (Primary Focus): Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and automated scripts specifically tailored for modern data Lakehouse architectures, data ingestion, transformation layers, and unified storage across AWS. Validates enterprise ETL pipelines, Data Warehouse models, and reporting KPIs alongside Data Analysts, collaborating with Engineering teams to resolve release bottlenecks.
• AI Data Solution and DW Testing: Conducts end-to-end testing for emerging AI solutions, verifying data retrieval, output accuracy, and traceability against authoritative source data prior to UAT and Production deployment.
• Business Analysis (BA): Oversee and manage the creation of Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) to guide data modelers and ETL/Lakehouse developers, ensuring technical solutions align with business objectives. Collaborated with Application team SMEs, Business SMEs on translating the Data Requirement.
• Data Analysis (DA): Perform data profiling on Legacy data systems and ongoing and perform validation for seamless data integration across the business environment.
• First-Line Production Support: Maintain the stability and reliability of the analytical pipeline by serving as the first line of production support through clear communication.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Automated Trial Court Services Unit and application development teams to establish and maintain rigorous data quality procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in Data Lakehouse/Data Warehouse testing, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL like DataStage processes, and AWS infrastructure.
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and validating large-scale data pipelines across databases like Redshift and DB2 Aurora.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and three years of professional experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems, testing, defining business requirements, training and/or installing computer systems applications OR planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services, wide area networks, or local area networks OR generating and maintaining system software OR business analysis which may include defining and gathering business and functional requirements, analyzing and validating data and/or documenting test plans OR business analytics OR data analytics.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.

A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

An associate degree from an accredited college or university, in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

An associate degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education OR one year of experience.

Individuals who have successfully completed internships within the Central Office Information Technology Office; ATCSU; Data Analytics, Research and Statistics Office; and/or the Information Security Unit may substitute their experience as interns for the required professional experience with one such year of intern experience being equivalent to six months of professional experience.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/ )

Supplemental Information

Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

How To Apply

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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