Position Announcement

Position

Programmer Analyst & Technology Support Specialist

Description

This is a full-time salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., for a not-for-profit, faith-based organization that provides Pension, Insurance, and Foundation services for 6,000 individuals and client organizations nationwide. This position reports to the Director of Operations for Information Technology.

Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust is one of four official agencies of the Church of the Brethren, a Protestant denomination founded in 1708 that includes more than 122,000 members, 1,050 congregations, five colleges and one university, one seminary, and more than 20 affiliated retirement communities.

Function

This person serves as the programmer analyst and provides technology support.

Scope of Duties

The primary responsibility is to develop and maintain a working knowledge of all IT systems; handle technology support requests from staff; write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs as well as maintain current computer programs; conduct trial runs; write documentation of programmed applications; provide backup for the Director of Operations for Information Technology, and complete other duties assigned by the Director.

Knowledge/Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of technical proficiency, intense attention to detail, impeccable integrity, a collegial and engaging demeanor, and a strong faith commitment.

We are seeking candidates with an undergraduate degree in computer science or related fields/work experience. Requirements include strong verbal and written communications skills, the ability to work independently and to conceptualize and understand data with minimal direction, and proficiency in --

• Microsoft Visual Studio (2008/10) – .net Framework, MS SQL, XML
  
• VB.net or C#
  
• Windows Forms Application and ASP.net

In addition to required skills, preferred skills include Javascript, HTML, Sharepoint, SSRS, AJAX and Crystal Reports. Current and active membership in the Church of the Brethren is preferred; current and active membership in a faith community is required.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive with Church Benefits Association agencies of comparable size and scope of services. A full benefits package is included.

Applying

Please send a letter of interest, résumé, three professional references, and salary-range expectation to Donna March at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, or dmarch_bbt@brethren.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call 847-622-3371. You may also apply using the form below. For more information about Brethren Benefit Trust, visit www.brethrenbenefittrust.org.