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WF260065 – Information Systems Manager 4 – Kanawha County – Onsite Position Only
EXEMPT POSITION
At WorkForce WV (WFWV) this position reports directly to the Agency Executive Director and assists in the overall direction of WFWV. The incumbent manages and directs a core agency division, the Research, Information and Analysis (RIA) Division—and provides agency-wide leadership for information technology, data-system modernization, and information security and privacy. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing division operations and their interface with state and federal government; supporting development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget; and representing the agency on labor-market statistics before the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and other officials. This is an onsite position only.
Division Leadership and Operations
- Plans, coordinates, and directs the work of the Research, Information and Analysis Division. Ensures policies and missions of division are integrated with agency-wide goals. Monitors and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures; supervises, reviews, and approves regular and special reports on assigned programs. Reviews organizational activity within the assigned area and recommends appropriate action. Advises and consults with the Executive Director on functions, major initiatives, and projects of the RIA divisions. Advises the Executive Director of significant developments or problems affecting the area of assignment.
Strategy, Budget, and Performance
- Participates directly in development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget processes. Monitors achievement of the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives. Assists in the development, presentation, and oversight of budgets and specific grant expenditures for RIA divisions. Reviews and approves or disapproves expenditure recommendations submitted by directors of the RIA program divisions.
Legislative, Intergovernmental, and Public Representation
- Appears before and presents agency information to committees of the West Virginia Legislature as needed. Represents the agency on employment statistics before the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. Provides information to state and federal officials on labor-market statistics. Responds to media and other inquiries related to employment statistics. Oversees interaction with other departments, agencies, the Legislature, and federal, state, and local officials to ensure cooperation consistent with the Executive Director’s direction. Represents the agency in meetings and other activities with federal, state, and local officials and partner agencies.
Policy, Personnel, and Program Development
- Oversees and coordinates development of administrative policies, procedures, and new programs for the RIA Division. Reviews, approves or disapproves, and recommends action on personnel-related requests, including grievances.
Information Technology, Modernization, Security, and Privacy
- Provides agency oversight of the multi-state consortium established to modernize the State’s unemployment services system. Oversees and coordinates all agency information technology projects and data-system modernization, expansion, and integration efforts, including inter-agency coordination and project management as required. Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of all agency expenditures related to information technology hardware and software procurement. Oversees and coordinates all agency information-security and privacy efforts to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, policies, and requirements.
In addition to executive and program-management competency, the position requires the analytic and technical skills associated with senior data-science and labor-market research work, including the ability to lead specialists who design, build, and interpret agency data products.
Data Science and Analytic Skills
- Applies statistical methods, experimental design, and causal inference to unemployment insurance, labor-market, and program-performance questions. Uses Python, R, and SQL (or equivalent) to query, clean, transform, and analyze large administrative and survey datasets. Builds and interprets predictive and explanatory models (regression, classification, time-series, and related machine-learning methods) to support forecasting, risk identification, and program targeting. Designs and evaluates metrics, dashboards, and reproducible analytic workflows; uses visualization tools to communicate findings to executives, legislators, and the public. Applies data-engineering practices: extract-transform-load (ETL) pipelines, data quality controls, metadata, and versioned analytic code. Works with structured and unstructured data, including UI claims files, employer wage records, employment statistics, and linked administrative sources. Understands sampling, survey methodology, and official statistical standards used in employment and unemployment measurement.
Data Governance, Technology Management, and Information Security
- Applies data-governance, information-security, and privacy principles to personally identifiable and federally protected workforce and UI data. Translates research and operational needs into requirements for data-system modernization, integration, and multi-state technology consortia. Evaluates hardware, software, cloud, and analytic-platform investments for fitness, cost, security, and interoperability. Oversees technology management lifecycles, including strategic vendor relations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and the management of enterprise-scale technology budgets. Manages complex IT infrastructure transitions and ensures operational stability of critical agency systems through effective incident response and change management protocols. Ensures proactive information technology security and risk management are integrated as foundational responsibilities across all technology management and data science initiatives.
Communication and Leadership
- Explains complex analytic results in plain language to the Executive Director, Governor’s Office, Legislature, media, and partner agencies. Sets analytic priorities, reviews the quality of research products, and supervises professional staff in research, information, and analysis functions. Connects data products to budget, performance, and policy decisions for the Unemployment Compensation and Research, Information and Analysis divisions.
Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the above training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer programming, office automation planning, purchasing and implementation of hardware and software, teleprocessing, system analysis, or supervision of computer operations and data entry functions.
Substitution: A major in computer science may substitute for one year of required experience.
Other Information
To apply, please send completed Application for Employment to:
WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov
-OR-
Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
Please include job posting number WF260065 on your application.
Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.
Nature of Work
WF260065 – Information Systems Manager 4 – Kanawha County – Onsite Position Only
EXEMPT POSITION
At WorkForce WV (WFWV) this position reports directly to the Agency Executive Director and assists in the overall direction of WFWV. The incumbent manages and directs a core agency division, the Research, Information and Analysis (RIA) Division—and provides agency-wide leadership for information technology, data-system modernization, and information security and privacy. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing division operations and their interface with state and federal government; supporting development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget; and representing the agency on labor-market statistics before the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and other officials. This is an onsite position only.
Division Leadership and Operations
- Plans, coordinates, and directs the work of the Research, Information and Analysis Division. Ensures policies and missions of division are integrated with agency-wide goals. Monitors and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures; supervises, reviews, and approves regular and special reports on assigned programs. Reviews organizational activity within the assigned area and recommends appropriate action. Advises and consults with the Executive Director on functions, major initiatives, and projects of the RIA divisions. Advises the Executive Director of significant developments or problems affecting the area of assignment.
Strategy, Budget, and Performance
- Participates directly in development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget processes. Monitors achievement of the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives. Assists in the development, presentation, and oversight of budgets and specific grant expenditures for RIA divisions. Reviews and approves or disapproves expenditure recommendations submitted by directors of the RIA program divisions.
Legislative, Intergovernmental, and Public Representation
- Appears before and presents agency information to committees of the West Virginia Legislature as needed. Represents the agency on employment statistics before the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. Provides information to state and federal officials on labor-market statistics. Responds to media and other inquiries related to employment statistics. Oversees interaction with other departments, agencies, the Legislature, and federal, state, and local officials to ensure cooperation consistent with the Executive Director’s direction. Represents the agency in meetings and other activities with federal, state, and local officials and partner agencies.
Policy, Personnel, and Program Development
- Oversees and coordinates development of administrative policies, procedures, and new programs for the RIA Division. Reviews, approves or disapproves, and recommends action on personnel-related requests, including grievances.
Information Technology, Modernization, Security, and Privacy
- Provides agency oversight of the multi-state consortium established to modernize the State’s unemployment services system. Oversees and coordinates all agency information technology projects and data-system modernization, expansion, and integration efforts, including inter-agency coordination and project management as required. Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of all agency expenditures related to information technology hardware and software procurement. Oversees and coordinates all agency information-security and privacy efforts to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, policies, and requirements.
In addition to executive and program-management competency, the position requires the analytic and technical skills associated with senior data-science and labor-market research work, including the ability to lead specialists who design, build, and interpret agency data products.
Data Science and Analytic Skills
- Applies statistical methods, experimental design, and causal inference to unemployment insurance, labor-market, and program-performance questions. Uses Python, R, and SQL (or equivalent) to query, clean, transform, and analyze large administrative and survey datasets. Builds and interprets predictive and explanatory models (regression, classification, time-series, and related machine-learning methods) to support forecasting, risk identification, and program targeting. Designs and evaluates metrics, dashboards, and reproducible analytic workflows; uses visualization tools to communicate findings to executives, legislators, and the public. Applies data-engineering practices: extract-transform-load (ETL) pipelines, data quality controls, metadata, and versioned analytic code. Works with structured and unstructured data, including UI claims files, employer wage records, employment statistics, and linked administrative sources. Understands sampling, survey methodology, and official statistical standards used in employment and unemployment measurement.
Data Governance, Technology Management, and Information Security
- Applies data-governance, information-security, and privacy principles to personally identifiable and federally protected workforce and UI data. Translates research and operational needs into requirements for data-system modernization, integration, and multi-state technology consortia. Evaluates hardware, software, cloud, and analytic-platform investments for fitness, cost, security, and interoperability. Oversees technology management lifecycles, including strategic vendor relations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and the management of enterprise-scale technology budgets. Manages complex IT infrastructure transitions and ensures operational stability of critical agency systems through effective incident response and change management protocols. Ensures proactive information technology security and risk management are integrated as foundational responsibilities across all technology management and data science initiatives.
Communication and Leadership
- Explains complex analytic results in plain language to the Executive Director, Governor’s Office, Legislature, media, and partner agencies. Sets analytic priorities, reviews the quality of research products, and supervises professional staff in research, information, and analysis functions. Connects data products to budget, performance, and policy decisions for the Unemployment Compensation and Research, Information and Analysis divisions.
Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the above training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer programming, office automation planning, purchasing and implementation of hardware and software, teleprocessing, system analysis, or supervision of computer operations and data entry functions.
Substitution: A major in computer science may substitute for one year of required experience.
Other Information
To apply, please send completed Application for Employment to:
WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov
-OR-
Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
Please include job posting number WF260065 on your application.
Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A general business degree may not support an Information Systems Analyst petition without supplemental coursework in IT, systems analysis, or data architecture.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Information Systems Analyst roles by location and experience level before you receive an offer. Employers must pay at least this amount on the certified LCA, so knowing the floor strengthens your negotiation.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Information Systems Analyst roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This cuts out companies that list the title but have never filed for the occupation, saving weeks of wasted applications.
Request cap-exempt status through qualifying employers
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are H-1B cap-exempt. Information Systems Analyst roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Review your O*NET profile before the LCA is filed
The O*NET occupation profile for Information Systems Analysts defines the standard job duties USCIS expects. If your actual responsibilities deviate significantly, your employer's attorney should document the specialty nature of your specific role in the petition.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If you're between H-1B employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your previous job ends. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer during this window, but the petition must be received before the 60 days expire.
H-1B Visa Information Systems Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Information Systems Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Information Systems Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a directly related technical field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard for the role in the industry, so your employer's job description and hiring practices need to reflect that requirement consistently.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Information Systems Analysts?
Migrate Mate filters Information Systems Analyst jobs by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, pulled from DOL disclosure data. This shows you which companies have successfully filed for the occupation, not just companies that claim to sponsor. Applying to employers with a track record in your specific role reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing sponsorship mid-process.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition after the annual lottery if I'm not selected?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofits attached to higher education institutions, and certain government research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration. For cap-subject employers, you'd need to wait for the next registration window in March or explore alternative visa categories such as O-1 visa or TN visa if eligible.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Information Systems Analyst role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from systems analysis to a substantially different function, like pure software development or project management, your employer may need to file an amended petition with an updated LCA to keep your status valid.
Does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement differ by city for Information Systems Analyst roles?
Yes. The DOL sets four wage levels for each occupation by metropolitan statistical area, so the certified LCA wage for an Information Systems Analyst in San Francisco will be significantly higher than in smaller markets. Your employer must certify the correct wage level on the LCA based on your actual responsibilities and experience, and USCIS cross-checks this against the job duties in the petition.