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ICT Application Analyst

Location: Teagasc, Head Office, Oak Park, Carlow. Other locations may be considered at the discretion of management.
Administration
Salary: Admin Grade 4 with a Salary Scale of €53,208 to €74,112
Closing Date: 04/03/2026 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

Job Description

Duration:

Temporary externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 20 months, subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

Basic Function:

The post-holder will act as the lead Applications Analyst for the NFS ICT system redevelopment project. They will:

Lead requirements definition, analysis, and translation into functional and technical specifications
Manage public-sector procurement, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contracting
Oversee the delivery of an upgrade to the existing application, including SQL Server upgrades, the new data collection application, and reporting changes
Coordinate vendor activities, manage project risks, and ensure adherence to Teagasc ICT standards
Support data migration, security testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and training
Ensure successful deployment and adoption of the new system across NFS operations

This is a key technical and project-management role responsible for ensuring that the modernised NFS system is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with EU FSDN requirements.

Background:

Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – provides integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food sectors. The ICT Department supports over 1,000 employees across more than 50 locations through six units: Applications, Technical Services, Service Delivery, Development, Research & Innovation, and Security/Continuity.

Teagasc has secured EU funding under the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) to modernise the ICT systems underpinning the National Farm Survey (NFS). The NFS is Ireland’s official survey for the EU Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) and will now support expanded environmental and social data requirements under EU Regulation 2023/2674.

The existing NFS ICT system—built in 2005 and reliant on legacy components such as Integra eSeries, Crystal Reports and bespoke Excel workbooks—is no longer fit for purpose. Teagasc will undertake a major two-year ICT redevelopment to:

Upgrade the SQL Server backend
Replace the Excel-based data collection tool with a secure, modern web application
Redevelop reporting using Power BI or equivalent
Enhance integration with external administrative and environmental datasets
Improve data quality, scalability, system security, and sustainability
Ensure compliance with FSDN requirements and GDPR

To lead this work, Teagasc requires a dedicated ICT Applications Analyst (NFS ICT Upgrade Project) to manage requirements, procurement, vendor delivery, testing, and rollout.

Note:

This position requires occasional attendance outside normal working hours and some travel between Teagasc offices.

Job Objectives

Work with NFS business unit to understand and improve performance through ICT and process improvement.
Identify and document user requirements for Application Solutions.
Analyse requirements and design optimal solutions aligned with Teagasc architecture.
Manage procurement processes in line with public-sector rules, selecting external service providers to develop and implement solutions.
Ensure solutions are properly integrated with other Teagasc systems and platforms.
Oversee user acceptance testing and ensure solution quality.
Project manage solution implementation, including planning, communications, budgeting, and vendor management.
Manage ongoing support/enhancement of application systems and ensure adherence to standards and best practice.
To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

* This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Skills Requirement

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	A level 8 degree, (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant degree	PRINCE2 certification Business Analysis certification
Skills/ Knowledge	Two years’ experience in Business Systems Implementation with a proven track record of management from project initiation through to implementation and support of the system Experience in the following areas: Business Analysis Applications Development IT Project Management Applications Testing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills SQL Server experience Good knowledge and understanding of Excel including macros	Experience of working with Power BI or similar reporting tools Experience of implementing web applications in a Windows server environment Experience of working with Microsoft SharePoint Procurement and Vendor Management Skills / Public sector procurement experience Experience of working in an agile development environment Experience of working with Microsoft 365/Microsoft Dynamics Experience of working with enterprise systems e.g. CRM/Finance
Behavioural Competencies	Ability to persuade and influence others to appropriate course of action Ability to lead project team members Self-disciplined, organised and methodical A systematic, considered approach to planning and monitoring Ability to set clear standards and take a quality customer service approach to work Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities A proactive, solutions-focused approach to work Strong operational decision making capacity A commitment to on-going personal and professional development Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos
Other	Candidates must satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc for this role, the legal requirements to drive unaccompanied on Irish public roads.
Eligibility	This is an open public competition. Should a current serving Teagasc staff member be successful in their application through open public competition for this post, their current contract of employment with Teagasc will come to an end on taking up this post.

Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.

Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.

Attachment(s) :

AdminGrade4_InformationBooklet.pdf

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