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Salary: $71,972.00 - $80,000.00 Annually Location : Winchester, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00677 Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Description Frederick County IT department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT System Analyst to support and enhance critical enterprise applications across the organization. This role is ideal for a resilient professional who can analyze complex business needs, develop effective technical solutions, and clearly communicate those solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you bring strong experience with Cognos or other business intelligence tools and thrive in a collaborative, service-focused environment, we invite you to join our team. Why Join Us? Meaningful Impact: Support systems that directly serve our community, including HR, Payroll, Finance, Permitting, and Planning. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated IT professionals and cross-functional County departments. Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, certifications, and staying current with emerging technologies. Core Hours 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities As an IT System Analyst, you will: Partner with County departments to analyze business needs, gather requirements, and deliver effective application and reporting solutions. Administer and enhance the Cognos reporting environment, including developing, testing, and implementing custom reports and queries. Support, maintain, and troubleshoot ERP systems, IBM iSeries, and .NET applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Research and evaluate new technologies and system enhancements to improve efficiency and automate business processes. Develop and maintain system documentation, coordinate upgrades/patches with vendors, and train users by translating technical concepts into clear, practical guidance. What We're Looking For:4+ years of managing IT applications across the full cycle design, development, deployment, and maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and training. Strong hands-on experience with Cognos (administration, custom report development, and reporting server management) or comparable business intelligence tools. Must possess a valid Driver's License and have held it for at least 2 years Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to multitask, stay organized, and highly motivated. Supplemental Information To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The County's EEO Utilization Report is available at There are a wide variety of benefits available to Frederick County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program and a deferred compensation program. Please click to view our Frederick County Employee Benefits information page with full details on all insurance plans offered.