About this role
Application Analyst III
Job Description: We are undertaking a transformation to modernize our applications and integrate Digital, AI, and Analytics capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal business partners to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable business value. This role requires a strong ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently. You will be responsible for contributing to multiple projects simultaneously, meeting key milestones and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing and documenting manufacturing operations and business processes, designing effective solutions, and partnering with development teams to bring those solutions to life.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities. May be responsible for completion of a phase of a project. Regularly provides guidance and training to less-experienced analysts/programmers. Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Science or related discipline or work • Work Experience: 5–10+ years in application support, software implementation, and troubleshooting. • Skills o Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL Server, DB2, VSAM, IMS and relational database concepts. o Programming: Proficient in COBOL, JCL, and TSO/ISPF o Environment: Knowledgeable of IBM z/OS architecture and utilities o Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for root-cause analysis o Communication: Clear written and verbal communication to bridge business needs with legacy technical limitations
Competency Summary: At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
Company Overview: Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24 • Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24 • Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25 • Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)