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Senior Application Systems Analyst at University Health

University Health San Antonio, TX $34 - $58/year

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides computer project technical expertise, project management, technical guidance and direction in the implementation and operation of computer systems used for financial, clinical and administrative systems. Organizes and schedules a variety of major and/or complex computer system tasks, including programming, in a timely and proficient manner and in compliance with Departmental and Community First Health Plans policies and procedures. Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and other Community First Health Plans staff. Performs other duties as assigned or defined in the performance evaluation form and in the Community First Health Plans policies and procedures.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data processing, mathematical, business or a related field is required. Work experience may be substituted for college requirement. Six years of programming and system analysis experience is required. Must be proficient in at least one computer system language and on data management methodology on at least one or more of the computer platforms used at Community First Health Plans. Language requirements may vary, based on current needs. Working knowledge using one or more of each of the following: Languages: SQL, .net, VB, C# Databases: Current versions of MS SQL Server Software: MS SQL Server: Management Studio/SSIS/SSRS, MS Office Operating Systems: Windows

$71k - $121k is below senior-level pay for Software Developers nationally

National salary averages

Senior title paying at entry-level rates

$71k - $121k
↓ 43% vs typical senior-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$80k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $211k

Senior roles pay 64% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

The title suggests more responsibility than the pay reflects.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+16%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
115,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024