System Analyst

Systems Analyst – Public Works (Temporary, ~6 Months)Location: Modesto, CA (on-site) | Pay: $31.00–$38.00/hr | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PMBolt Staffing is hiring a Systems Analyst for a public sector client’s Public Works Department. The assignment runs about six months. You’ll keep the department’s systems running and help with network and application projects. The client wants someone who is strong technically and also understands how the work affects budgets and operations. This is a good fit if you’ve worked as an IT analyst, implementation specialist or technical project lead and want to work for a local government agency.What You’ll DoHelp plan and carry out network, system and application projects from start to go-liveBe the main contact for outside vendors (sales, applications and support) and coordinate fixes and changesInstall, configure, monitor and maintain client/server operating systems, software updates and hardwareFind and fix system errors, apply patches, and track system and network performanceWrite standards, operating procedures and user documentation, and train end usersWork with department managers and IT staff on short- and long-term technology needsKeep up with current IT practices and suggest improvementsGive good service to coworkers, other agency staff and the publicFollow safety programs and proceduresWhat We’re Looking For3+ years in an IT analyst, systems implementation, business systems or technical support roleHands-on networking experience: TCP/IP, Ethernet, routers and switches, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Active Directory, Windows ServerExperience with the full implementation cycle: setup, testing (UAT/production), migration, go-live and user trainingExperience coordinating vendors and integrating third-party applicationsStrong writing skills for procedures, training materials and briefings for leadersAdvanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Access/databases)Strongly PreferredExperience managing financial data, including budget and inventory analysisExperience with budget or inventory management software, or with ERP or financial analytics platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud/Fusion)Experience building dashboards and reports (Power BI, PowerApps or similar)Knowledge of regulatory compliance in a public sector settingPublic agency or municipal IT experienceExperience with project tools (Monday.com or similar), cloud communications systems (e.g., RingCentral), or Azure and SCCMProcess improvement training (Lean Six Sigma) or a relevant certificationBachelor’s or MBA in IT, Business or a related fieldRequirementsMust pass a background check after receiving a conditional offerAvailable for the full ~6-month assignment, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PMBolt Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in line with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.