As a skilled and forward-thinking IT Analyst IV (Law & Justice) you will support the Probation Department by leading the management and modernization of a robust portfolio of justice-related applications. This position is responsible for the lifecycle of application services, including vendor oversight, configuration, implementation planning, and transition of operational tasks across IT groups. This position will serve as a technical liaison between IT and justice system partners such as the District Attorney, Sheriff, Public Defender, and Courts, helping to ensure data flows securely and systems remain responsive to evolving business needs. This role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of software development and implementation practices, experience with configurable platforms like Microsoft Power Platform, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, and a working familiarity with SQL, scripting, and relational databases. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping the department’s cloud roadmap, identifying system modernization opportunities, and contributing to strategic budget planning and business case development.

The ideal candidate for the IT Analyst IV (Law & Justice) position is a strategic thinker and systems-minded collaborator with experience working at the intersection of IT and criminal justice. This person thrives in environments that demand both structure and flexibility, understands the nuances of vendor and application lifecycle management, and is comfortable working across agency lines to align systems with real-world public safety needs. They bring a consultative mindset to technical planning, can translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions, and are motivated by opportunities to improve service delivery through thoughtful modernization and data integration.

They are not only skilled in application support and configuration but also excel at navigating project complexity, anticipating downstream effects, and communicating clearly with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with probation operations, county government, and justice-related IT ecosystems is a major plus. This individual values cross-functional teamwork, embraces continuous improvement, and can independently lead initiatives that bridge IT goals with department strategy.