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SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST
Minimum of 10 years experience with Systems Architecture, C++, Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD), and Requirements Analysis. DB2 experience, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Reengineering, IT Security Systems, Strategic Planning, CASE Tools, CMM, and Tax Systems a plus.
SENIOR APPLICATION ARCHITECT
Minimum of 8 years experience with mainframe, client server, and Internet/Intranet technologies. Experience with C++ or Smalltalk, COBOL, JAVA, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Unix, and MS NT/Windows 2000. Experience with CASE Tools (i.e. Rational Rose or COOL: GEN), Oracle, or DB2.
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
Minimum of 8 years experience with the design, implementation, and testing of LAN/WAN, Internet/Intranet technologies, ATM, TCP/IP, SNA, Frame Relay, X.25, TDM (T1/T3), Routing Protocols (i.e., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and EIGRP), CISCO, Net Security (i.e. PKI, VPN, Firewalls). Unix and ISP experience a plus.
SENIOR SYSTEMS SECURITY SPECIALIST
Minimum of 8 years IT experience, with a minimum of 3 years specializing in computer systems security. Thorough experience with Internet and/or systems security design, implementation, and risk assessment. Security certification and accreditation experience. Experience applying security requirements across entire systems. Experience with Firewalls, PKI, SSL, VPN, etc. a plus.
SPECIFIC POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Employment Links by Category:
Systems Analysis/Design - Network Engineering/Telecommunications
Systems/Internet Security - Web/Software Architecture - Web/Software Development
Systems/Software Testing - Quality Assurance/Product Analysis
Project Management/Planning - Database Development/Administration
Documentation - Graphic Arts
Employment Links by Position:
Systems Architect - Requirements Analysis Specialist - Life Cycle Analysis Specialist
Data Warehouse Architect - Systems Analyst - ATM Network Engineer
NT Systems Administrator - Exchange Administrator/Integrator
Cisco Telecommunications Engineer - Help Desk/Support Services Analyst
Unix/Solaris Administrator - IVR/VRU Engineer - ACD Engineer
Systems Security Specialist - Internet Security Specialist
PKI Expert - Web Architect - Software Architect - Web Developer - Web Master
Java Developer
Perl Developer - Sr. Testing Specialist - Testing Specialist
Unisys Mainframe Testing Expert - Software Tester - Sr. Software Product Analyst
Software Product Analyst - Jr. Software Product Analyst - CM Analyst - QA Analyst
Project Planner/Scheduler - Project Manager - CMM Specialist - Financial Analyst
Business Analyst - DB2 DBA - Oracle DBA - Access Database Developer
Technical Writer
Data Entry Support Analyst - PowerPoint Expert - Graphic Artist
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN
SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION: The Systems Architect has the following responsibilities: provides high level technical expertise to enable the design of future customer solutions; guides the mapping of customer information requirements by process and division to the subject area data architecture; helps define a business migration plan which details the plans for implementing the process changes; and identifies implications for the information technology strategy resulting from the redesigned business processes. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. Has extensive knowledge of systems architecture design principles. Strong experience with requirements definition and analysis. Must have substantial experience with enterprise transformation enabled by large-scale systems. Experience performing business process reengineering and redesign. Able to deal with a dynamic, rapidly changing environment. Has experience with many different types of projects and functions. Excellent analytical skills. Quickly understands complex business situations. Able to articulate complex scenarios and technical implications to business executives.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with designing and deploying Customer Relationship Management systems. Experience with CASE Tools (i.e. Rational Rose or COOL: GEN). Experience in the government arena. Experience with revenue agencies.
REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for reviewing existing documents, existing systems and other information sources to identify, quantify and analyze functional, performance, operational and programmatic requirements. Perform the following activities: categorize and begin decomposing system requirements, quantify system requirements, ensure requirements verifiability and validity, ensure requirements consistency, ensure requirements completeness, ensure requirements feasibility, identify system requirements boundaries, resolve requirements issues, and assemble system requirements. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
(NOTE: For the requirements listed below, each individual need not meet every requirement. However, the combination of all persons proposed to meet this job description must have all of the requirements.)
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. C++ experience, experience with development tools and the Rational Tools Suite, DB2 experience, ALC experience, experience in developing requirements from business processes, experience in conversion of large legacy systems to rational databases, and experience in using a structured methodology.
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for developing processes, procedures and standards for the Requirements and Life Cycle Analysis functions. Work as an Analyst, coordinating, conducting, and participating in Enterprise Life Cycle activities. Participate in project startup requirements reviews, technical impact analysis reviews, Enterprise level technical reviews, and in progress technical reviews. Duties include: coordination with projects for review of work products, documentation of issues & actions items from reviews, conducting presentations, the collection & distribution of review minutes, managing and conducting technical review board activities, analyzing and evaluating Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) documentation, and analyzing existing Engineering activities and documenting them as repeatable processes. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years experience developing Engineering Processes such as requirements analysis, development review, and change control analysis. Strong writing, presentation, and documentation skills. In-depth knowledge of full life cycle development methodology. Full life cycle application systems development experience. Experience with the management of software development project life cycle activities. Experience with the management of database development project life cycle activities. Strong understanding of formal Business Analysis, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, and Design Specifications.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with a structured life cycle methodology, preferably IRS ELC, CSC’s Catalyst, or other CMM Level 3 methodology. Experience working with life cycle modeling systems. Experience with Project Management tools.
DATA WAREHOUSE ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the incremental design, development, and implementation of data foundations for a modernized IRS by replacing the Master Files and related IDRS components with new technology, new applications, and new databases. These projects are critical in modernizing the IRS computer systems. These systems allow employees to post transactions and update taxpayer account and return data from their desks. Updates will be immediately available to anyone who accesses data and will provide a complete, timely, and accurate account of the taxpayer’s information. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a major plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years experience in systems design, development and implementation. Recommends changes to policies, procedures, standards and controls necessary for developing, maintaining, accessing, and securing all data elements, records in data warehouses, data marts, and other OLAP databases. Experience in Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data modeling of Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Web Data. Experience in data architecture standards and guidelines and data modeling. Familiarity with one or more OLAP tools as well as other data warehousing implementations. Knowledge of UML, XML, OMI, and other metadata representation languages and methods.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of data modeling tools such as Popkin System Architect 2001 or the Rational tool set. Familiarity with the Information Engineering Methodology or CSC's Catalyst. Ability to manage and integrate large data models in a multi-project environment.
SYSTEMS ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Serves as a source of technical knowledge on projects. As a member of a technical team, participates in all phases of system life cycles, from system analysis through project implementation. Generally assigned to many tasks concurrently. Extensive interaction with all levels of customer personnel required. Performs services in one or more of the following areas: 1) Information systems, network, and generalized software systems for mainframe, minicomputer, microcomputer, and LAN applications 2) ADP systems hardware and software evaluation 3) Requirement analysis and documentation of requirements specifications 4) Direct the activities of a team of programmers through all project phases. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 7 years experience in information technology. Must be experienced with all applications within the Microsoft Office suite, have experience designing and building queries to gather information from a relational database, be familiar with the design and structure of a relational database. Needs to be able to monitor own work efforts, and supervise the effort of others. Must be a good communicator, able to discuss technical aspects of the job to non-technical customers, and discuss requirements and specifications to programming staff members.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience working with customers in an advisory role. Specific experience in project assessment and planning. Prior consulting experience is a plus. Knowledgeable in Oracle tools, including Designer and/or Developer, good written communication skills for constructing project reports and technical documentation. Experience creating Access tables, reports and queries.
NETWORK ENGINEERING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ATM NETWORK ENGINEER
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the design and analysis of IRS telecommunications and data networks. Responsibilities will be focused upon developing and implementing the technical architecture and physical design of the network, specifically: analyzing the existing production telephony and data networks, and developing an appropriate emulation. The candidate will leverage his/her broad experience in large-scale telecommunications and network design and implementations to: design, implement, troubleshoot and measure the performance of the target solution. The design will integrate legacy (IBM and UNIX platforms) and IRS modernized technology to provide an environment that emulates the IRS enterprise. The target architecture and design will consist of the following key technologies: IRS security and technology infrastructure, corporate database environment, telephony environment, network environment, e-commerce environment, and end-user environment. The position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years networking experience. Proven design and analysis experience with TCP/IP, ATM, SNA and networks. Detailed understanding of core routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and EIGRP. Systems integration experience configuring communications media (switches, routers, concentrators) to provide gigabit Ethernet, ATM, Frame Relay and Internet/Intranet solutions. The selected candidate will be a results-oriented (hands-on) team player with strong experience in ISP, WAN, remote access, switched network design, security, VPN, large-scale routing, and IBM networks.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Extensive and verifiable experience developing and implementing complex LAN/WAN and Internet/Intranet solutions (cradle to grave). Strong telephony experience. Experience with X.25.
NT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
DESCRIPTION:
This position is located with the IRS in the New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area. The individual will be responsible for the overall installation and maintenance of hardware and software on a daily basis that supports the Filing Season Project. The position requires close interaction with a variety of customers to assist with problems and issues regarding the systems and the configurations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. Knowledge and experience in the following areas: NT Server & workstation installation, troubleshooting, networking, and administration; Internet Information Server administration; and SQL Server administration. Effective Communication Skills. Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Understanding of RAID Configurations.
EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATOR/INTEGRATOR
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting in the integration and deployment of a nation-wide secure email-messaging system using Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 5 years relevant software integration experience. Expert knowledge of Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Exchange Server 5. Specific prior experience with large-scale Federal Government integration deployments.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Excellent client interaction skills and strong product life cycle management skills. Experience working for a CMM level 3 project a plus.
CISCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
DESCRIPTION:
The Telecommunications Engineer will be responsible for requirements analysis, design, product evaluation, selection, integration, test, deployment and customer consulting on secure dial-in solutions. Also, installs, configures, and troubleshoots CISCO routers (particularly 5000 series routers). Assists in the planning for, and implementation of technological enhancements. Participates in requirements development and design to ensure testability. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 7 years experience with telecommunications systems. Experience in telecommunications design and management, particularly on complex applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis. The candidate will have a strong background and knowledge of CISCO communications equipment, Windows NT communication interface requirements, and network integration and design. Performs technical analysis to ensure network performance is measured against technical performance, system capacity, availability, security, and network system operations standards. Participates in the review of network and system engineering design and testing to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Applies knowledge of network protocols, architectures, equipment, services, standards and technology to various systems engineering activities. Must be capable of providing customer consulting services with minimal supervision. Is expected to communicate effectively in writing and orally with all levels of technical and management personnel.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with WANs and LANs. Solid training/experience with Network Security Technologies (i.e. PKI, VPN, or Firewalls).
HELP DESK/SUPPORT SERVICES ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Provides troubleshooting and repair support to a variety of information technology users on hardware, software, telecommunications, and application issues and problems. Function as first level support by receiving, recording, responding to, and following up on trouble calls. Must possess excellent telephone skills, good verbal and written skills, and a basic knowledge of information technology, with an emphasis on laptop devices, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Candidate will have good analytical skills, good technical skills, and a familiarity with common business practices and terminology.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of six years working experience providing direct customer support in a problem-solving environment. Experience with MS Windows and MS Office applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to get along in a team setting.
UNIX/SOLARIS ADMINISTRATOR
DESCRIPTION:
Daily maintenance and security of a network of over 50 Windows NT PCs and 3 Sun servers connected via TCP/IP and secured using NIS+ on a UNIX platform. Also responsible for the maintenance of an Oracle database.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The candidate must be thoroughly familiar with the SUN Solaris operating system and the UNIX platform. Experience with the security structure of mainframe OS390, Unix, Solaris, Windows NT operating systems. A minimum of 4 years experience with Sun Solaris 2.x system administration in one or more of the following environments: TCP/IP network; UNIX Bourne Shell scripts; Sun NIS+; NFS file sharing; Sun SPARC Storage Array; Sun Automounter. One year Windows NT 4.0 client administration. Basic knowledge of Oracle 7.3x DB administration.
IVR/VRU ENGINEER
DESCRIPTION:
This position is for the lead engineer for integration of existing and new VRUs within the IRS Enterprise system. This engineer will lead the development and implementation of VRU components within the Modernization architecture. The lead engineer will work closely with management, other teams, projects, team lead engineers, customers and vendors. Experience with IVR systems is essential. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 8 years telecommunications experience. Knowledge of IVR and VRU systems. Experience with test design, conduct, and reporting.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of IRS IVR systems. Experience with Rational Tools and UML. Experience with IRS TRIS and/or Teletax systems. Experience with Aspect Generations. Manager/Team Lead experience.
ACD ENGINEER
DESCRIPTION:
This position is for the lead engineer for integration of existing and upgraded ACDs within the IRS Enterprise system. This engineer will lead the development and implementation of ACD components within the Modernization architecture. The lead engineer will work closely with other team lead engineers, other teams and projects within the PRIME, IRS customers, and vendors. Experience with ACD systems is essential. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 8 years telecommunications experience. Knowledge of ACD systems. Experience with test design, conduct, and reporting.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with IRS Aspect ACD 7.2 systems. Experience with Rational Tools and UML. Experience with Requirements Analysis. Manager/Team Lead experience.
SYSTEMS/INTERNET SECURITY
SYSTEMS SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Review current and proposed systems in order to determine potential risks and mitigation strategies. This individual will prepare necessary documentation to have new systems accredited and certified. He/she will serve as a security liaison, presenting results to IRS senior management. The Security Specialist will be responsible for applying security requirements against design aspects of components in recognizing vulnerabilities, assessing probability of exploitation, and proposing additional counter measures. He/she will lead the development of documentation regarding findings and recommendations. The Security Specialist will shepherd the project through the certification and accreditation of the project release, and is responsible for ensuring delivery of all required work products in an accurate, timely, and complete manner. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. Hands-on experience participating in systems security accreditations and certifications, developing documentation for certifying systems, performing justifications for waivers, and in computer systems risk assessments. Experience applying security requirements across entire systems. Experience explaining security requirements to design.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience in government security certification is a plus, though not required. Progressive experience in numerous, highly specialized security processes involving a wide range of hardware/software solutions. Schedule and activity planning experience. Experience with a structured life cycle methodology.
INTERNET SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Work with management to develop security framework and structure for a large multi-tiered heterogeneous environment. Assess and evaluate security requirements and technologies for identification and authentication, privacy, integrity, and non-repudiation. Evaluate alternate approaches for Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) to support digital certificates and secure transmission and storage of information. Responsibilities will include participating in requirements analysis, developing specifications, integrating middleware and COTS, and coordinating infrastructurearchitecture activity among various project teams. Must be able to interface with users and technical staff to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. Experience with designing security structure for Host-based, Client/Server, and Internet/Intranet multi-tiered heterogeneous infrastructures and environments. Knowledge of Security implementation in web based applications. Knowledge of Internet/Websystems. Knowledge of all aspects of Firewalls, Data Security, and PKI design and implementation. Knowledge of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Strategies and Issues.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of Security Certification process. Knowledge of security in applications based on messaging architecture. Experience with the security structure of mainframe OS390, Unix, Solaris, Windows NT operating systems. Knowledge of SUN platforms and operating systems.INFOSEC and/or IPSEC knowledge and experience. Security Certification and Accreditation experience (with IRS a Plus). Identification and Authentication Techniques/ Considerations. Ability to architect a Web Services capability. Knowledge of VPN.
PKI EXPERT
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the architecture, design, development and deployment of a nation-wide secure email-messaging system using Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A minimum of 8 years relevant software integration experience. Expertise in PKI. Experience with Certificate Authority Server (CA), MS Key Management Server (KMS), MS Exchange Server Advanced Security. Nation-wide deployment of secure messaging in an Exchange Server 5.5 environment. Familiarity with information security issues and cryptography. Expert knowledge of Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Exchange Server 5.5. Specific prior experience with large-scale integration deployments.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Public key cryptography expertise Security protocol expertise (e.g. SSL, IPSEC). Familiarity with security hardware technology and LDAP and/or X.500 programming. Excellent client interaction skills and strong product life cycle management skills. Experience working for a CMM level 3 project a plus.
WEB & SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
WEB ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Web Architect is a technical role with responsibility for all software engineering elements predicated on Web technologies within the projectapplication architecture. The Web architect provides the definitions, standards, structures, methods and approaches to be used across all Web based software development projects. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a major plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years general software development experience. Technology experience: C/C++/JAVA/ JavaScript programming languages; DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server RDBMS environments; UNIX, OS/390, and Windows NT OS environments; n-tier client/server architectures; web enabled presentation partitioning on transactional and messaging infrastructures using MQ Series and CICS or comparable technologies; familiarity with application integration frameworks such as CORBA, EJB, COM/DCOM; HTML and XML data formats; Netscape and Microsoft IIS Web services environments.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience defining the approach to Web enabled application services in the areas of software partitioning methods, security, data access, and end-to-end state control.
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
DESCRIPTION:
The Software Architect is a technical position with responsibility for all software engineering elements associated with the project application architecture. The software architect provides the definitions, standards, structures, methods and approaches to be used across all enterprise software development projects. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a major plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years general software development experience. Technology experience: COBOL, C/C++ programming languages; DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server RDBMS environments; UNIX, OS/390, and Windows NT OS environments; n-tier client/server architectures; web enabled applications; transactional and messaging infrastructures using MQ Series and CICS; familiarity with application integration frameworks such as CORBA, EJB, COM/DCOM.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience defining the approach to application services development in the areas of software development methods (i.e. OO, Functional, Hybrid), security, data access, application instrumentation, messaging, directory services, performance management, operations management, etc.
WEB & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
WEB DEVELOPER
DESCRIPTION:
Implement client-server based applications with World Wide Web technologies. Use object-oriented design, development, and test tools to meet rapidly changing customer requirements within an incremental implementation methodology that makes extensive use of prototyping and component reuse. In addition to developing object oriented computer applications, the candidate will provide analysis, design, modeling, programming, prototyping, testing, documentation and implementation of new computer applications and releases of existing applications. The position requires experience in delivering software for highly scaleable, enterprise-wide applications. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
2-5 years experience in object-oriented implementation, Java, and Internet-based client-server-database technologies. Must have strong proficiency with at least four of following: HTML, JavaScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), Visual Basic, MS Interdev, MS ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).
Must have proficiency with at least three of following: SQL Server, Crystal Reports, MS IIS, MTS, Visual SourceSafe, FrontPage, Site Server, DHTML.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Microsoft Certification is a plus. Configuration management (version control) in web development is a plus.
WEB MASTER
DESCRIPTION:
This position reports to the Development Team Lead and entails the management of web team resources and deadlines and maintenance of client Intranet website and servers. Additional responsibilities include, primary development and maintenance of Perl/CGI scripts and JavaScript to interact with various Microsoft Access databases through ODBC. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a major plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
2-5 years of experience in object-oriented implementation, Java, and Internet-based client-server-database technologies. The nature of the team's dynamics will require an individual that is able to work closely in a collaborative role with other team members. Strong interpersonal skills are also required for interfacing with client representatives, internal customers and vendor representatives. Extensive knowledge of Perl, JavaScript, HTML, SQL and relational databases is required.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of Microsoft IIS 4.0, Microsoft Access and ODBC is desired. Individual should possess experience in all phases of the software engineering life cycle.
JAVA DEVELOPER
DESCRIPTION:
Java Developer with a minimum of 2 years of development experience. Must be able to develop to detailed system specifications. Must be able to develop quickly to meet aggressive project schedules.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Java 2 and/or 1.1x, HTML, JavaScript or VB Script.
DESIRED SKILLS:
EJB, Either Netscape Application Server (NAS) and Netscape Enterprise Server (NES) or BEAS System with Weblogic Application Server, experience Internet Information Server; JDBC, ODBC, ADO; XML, C, C++, CGI, Perl, Swing, ASP, FrontPage 98, Visual Café; UML, Object Oriented Analysis and Design; Oracle, Sybase, Informix; UNIX (any flavor) - SunOS/Solaris, HPUNIX, or AIX; Fundamental Network understanding LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, Routing.
PERL DEVELOPER
DESCRIPTION:
Perl Developer with a minimum of 2 years of development experience. Must be able to develop to detailed system specifications. Must be able to develop quickly to meet aggressive project schedules.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Perl, HTML, JavaScript or VB Script.
DESIRED SKILLS:
XML, C, C++, CGI, Perl, Swing, ASP, FrontPage 98, Visual Café; UML, Object Oriented Analysis and Design; Oracle, Sybase, Informix; UNIX (any flavor) - SunOS/Solaris, HPUNIX, or AIX; Fundamental Network understanding LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, Routing.
SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE TESTING
SENIOR TESTING SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Performs as a Senior Information Systems Specialist/Technical Leader on one or more testing tasks. This includes analysis of test requirements, developing test plans and scripts; participating in test readiness reviews, executing test scripts and analyzing test results. Candidate must report test results using standard PC based procedures and systems. Systems to be tested will be in a variety of environments: UNISYS Mainframe, Pyramid/HP/Sun Unix and Unix workstation or Intel based PC. Candidate must be able to travel outside of the local area for extended periods. Must be able to pass IRS Minimum Background Investigation. Candidates with prior IRS clearance or DoD Secret clearance (or above) are preferred. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in the general area of Information Systems. Three years specific experience with analysis and documentation of requirements, systems integration testing, systems acceptance testing, or Independent Verification and Validation of information systems. Strong communication, writing and organization skills. Must be able to work effectively in a variety of mainframe and distributed systems environments. Hands-on experience in the following areas: UNISYS Mainframe and/or Intel based PC to include Windows 95 or Windows NT.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with Pyramid/HP/Sun Unix and Unix workstations. Knowledge of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM).
TESTING SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Performs analysis of test requirements, develops test plans and test scripts, participates in test readiness reviews, performs test scripts andanalyzed test results, reports test results using standard procedures/system. Systems to be tested will be in a variety of environments, including IBM MVS/ESA and Unisys mainframe, Pyramid/HP/Sun Unix, and Unix workstation or Intel-based PC. Must be able to pass an IRS Minimum Background Investigation. Prior IRS clearance or DoD Secret clearance (or above) candidates are preferred. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Information Systems or Related Discipline or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Required minimum of six years progressive experience in the general area of Information Systems. Two years of specific experience with analysis and documentation of requirements, system integration testing, system acceptance testing, or independent verification and validation of information systems. Strong organization and communication skills. Must be able to work effectively as a user or operator of computer systems in a variety of mainframe and distributed systems environments.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technical environments: IBM MVS/SEA, UNISYS mainframe, Pyramid, Sun or HP Unix, Unix workstation, or Intel-based PC, to include Windows 3.1 Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0. Prior experience with financial or tax processing systems. Prior experience with the IRS computer systems as an end-user or as part of the Information Systems Development, Testing, or Systems Acceptance Testing (SAT) team.
UNISYS MAINFRAME TESTING EXPERT
DESCRIPTION:
Performs as a Lead Technical Analyst on one or more Systems Acceptance Testing (SAT) tasks, to include agreement on work requirements and schedule reporting status and addressing customer issues/questions as needed. Performs system level analysis and planning for Systems Integration testing. Works as part of a team to perform analysis of test requirements; develop test plans and scripts; participate in test readiness reviews, execute test scripts and analyze test results. Reports test results using standard procedures and systems. Systems to be tested will be in a variety of environments: Unisys mainframe (emphasis), Pyramid/HP/Sun Unix, and Unix workstation or Intel-based PC. Must be able to pass IRS Minimum Background Investigation. Candidates with prior IRS clearance or DoD Secret clearance (or above) are preferred. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in the general area of Information Systems. Five years specific experience with analysis and documentation of requirements, system integration testing, systems acceptance testing, and Independent Verification and Validation of Information Systems. Knowledge of ECL required. Hands-on experience with UNISYS mainframes and Microsoft Project. Experience in Pyramid, Sun or HP UNIX technical environments. Experience with UNIX workstations or Intel-based PCs, to include Windows NT. Must be able to work effectively as a team member. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with the customer and other support groups. Strong written and oral communications skills.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Prior experience with Internal Revenue Service's tax processing systems. Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), configuration management, Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and quality assurance.
SOFTWARE TESTER
DESCRIPTION:
The Software Tester will perform system acceptance testing for customer application systems. Other duties include preparing test documentation according to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) testing methodology including test plans, test procedures, test analysis reports, and requirements traceability matrices. Interacts with the customer and application development and test teams to understand requirements and develop effective test procedures.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 4 years in testing client/server applications. Hands-on experience with WinRunner or TSL.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with automated testing tools.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & PRODUCT ANALYSIS
SENIOR SOFTWARE PRODUCT ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Perform software product analysis in the areas of system compatibility against a standard hardware configuration and operating system. This activity would include limited testing of software products, discussion of product functionality against established IRS Standards, and coordinating the approval of product eligibility for purchase and distribution. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years IT experience. Superior communication skills both written and verbal. A thorough understanding of structured Software Engineering Methodologies. Highly adept at using the Microsoft Office product family.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Familiarity composing software standards and writing procedures concerning software acquisition. Experience analyzing COTS products. IRS experience highly desired.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
To assist in the development and presentation of software order packages to the IRS. This activity would include discussion of results established in the initial product analysis with prospective TDA vendors and end-users. Must have technical skills in the areas of report generation and scheduling. This activity would include limited testing of software products, discussion of product functionality against established IRS Standards and coordinating the approval of product eligibility for purchase and distribution. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 6 years IT experience. Good communication skills both written and verbal. An understanding of structured Software Engineering Methodologies. Experience using the Microsoft Office product family.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience analyzing COTS products. IRS experience is desired.
JUNIOR SOFTWARE PRODUCT ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Perform software product analysis in the areas of system compatibility against a standard hardware configuration and operating system. Assist in maintaining an existing database and respond accurately and timely to status inquiries. This would be a support position for Sr. Product Analysts. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 2 years IT experience. Good communication skills both written and verbal. An understanding of structured Software Engineering Methodologies. Experience using the Microsoft Office product family.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities are to support a new effort in aiding to define and establish methodologies, policies and standards for establishing an enterprise approach to software development, and documenting a process to become SEI CMM 2/3 compliant. This position calls for expertise in Configuration Management process, Control Boards, Change Procedures and the tailored development of those processes for the Customer base.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
5 - 10 years of CM experience. Experience with automated CM tools (change and baseline management). SEI CMM and/or ISO 900 knowledgeable. Experience with full life cycle development of systems. Knowledgeable about Information Engineering, Spiral, Incremental and/or Waterfall
methodologies. Experience in defining and documenting Configuration Management processes and procedures. Proven writing, oral and presentation skills. A team player.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with MS Project; MS Office Suite; Paradigm Plus; Object Oriented Modeling, design and development.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for ensuring the effective development and implementation of enterprise programs to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum industry requirements. Duties include: making recommendations regarding QA policies, procedures, and standards products and deliverables; working with Performance Contractors to ensure that they are operating at SEI level 2; and conducting audits of Performance Contractors to determine their CMM maturity.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must have a minimum of 8 years related experience, including 1 - 5 years of QA management experience. Must have proven ability to work effectively and cooperatively with several groups of diverse customers. Knowledge of CMM.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING
PROJECT PLANNER/SCHEDULER
DESCRIPTION:
Provide a broad range of scheduling duties under minimal supervision. Responsible, as part of a team, with updates to the Master, Intermediate and Detailed Schedules on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Interface with clients on a daily basis for information. Maintain an electronic schedule change log. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
B.A. or B.S. (preferably in a Technical or Business discipline) or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Position requires 3 - 5 years of experience as a project scheduler. Position also requires Advanced level Microsoft Project and/or Primavera skills. Additionally, intermediate level skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to work in a busy environment and meet short suspense actions from the client or supervisor. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience working for a CMM level 3 project a plus.
PROJECT MANAGER
DESCRIPTION:
Design, development and maintenance of project plans and schedules. Identify schedule conflicts, interdependencies, slippages, etc., and provide analysis and recommendations for the IRS Strategic Project Office. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
B.A. or B.S. (preferably in a Technical or Business discipline) or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of eight years in information systems, systems development, systems integration, project planning, and tracking and configuration management. Minimum of three years with full life cycle planning and scheduling. Minimum of two years in project management and team leadership.
CMM SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of systems engineering policies and practices. Assist in formulating processes, policies, standards, and guidelines for the establishment of and implementation of a Systems Engineering Environment (SEE). Assess existing processes, investigate best practices, and recommend process and practice improvements.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years experience supporting information and systems engineering activities. Thorough familiarity with systems engineering principles and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM). Experience working in or with organizations that re-assessed at SEI Level 2 or above. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to write technical documents.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for developing a baseline financial model and expanding that model to support assessment of strategic alternatives for an IRS project. Individual will assist in the development of appropriate funding methodologies for telecommunications internal to the IRS as well as the Treasury. Individual will support new performance based contracts (PBC) and proposals. Provide financial analysis for Information Technology systems using business case methodologies. The position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
5 - 10 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a technical environment. Must be comfortable collecting and managing large amounts of dispirit financial and technical information from government organizations or large corporations. Should be versed in Net Present Value (NPV), Cost/Benefit Analysis, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Payback and Sensitivity Analyses, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, and Enterprise Cost of Ownership (ECO) concepts as applied to Network and Systems Management applications and procedures. Must have experience and be able to build net-present-value, cost/benefit models, and full life cycle costing models that provide rapid and flexible alternative assessments. Experience with business case analyses tools and methodologies. Must be able to determine lease verses cost scenarios. Must have experience developing presentations of financial justifications. Must possess strong project management skills.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of government budgeting and funding cycles is highly desirable. Experience analyzing COTS products.
BUSINESS ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
Develop detailed understanding of the Business processes, policies, practices and issues of a specific IRS project. Research and recommend best practices for the project. Apply process redesign techniques to recommend new processes and policies. Work with client personnel to develop viable business alternatives and validate their feasibility. Collaborate with the technical and change management team members to develop strawman solutions. Develop the overall migration plan for transitioning from the current business environment to the proposed environment.
EDUCATION:
B.A. or B.S. (preferably in a Technical or Business discipline) or equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a major plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 8 years experience performing process reengineering/redesign in a managerial capacity. Experience analyzing existing artifacts to develop enterprise wide business strategies and processes. Understands the enabling role of technology in transforming business processes. Proficient writing skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Comfort with working in a large program environment with multiple concurrent initiatives. Ability to comprehend alternative methodologies and develop documentation required for the project. Experience with a life cycle methodology.
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION
DB2 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the analysis, design, development, support, maintenance, and administration of DB2 databases. Developer will be responsible for updating and documenting system designs and data in a DB2 environment. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 5 years experience with large scale enterprise DB2 database design, development, support, maintenance, and administration. Experience with systems conversion, migration, and integration in a DB2 environment.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with document warehousing, data modeling and definition, and Ultra High Volumes in a relational database environment.
ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for maintaining multiple databases with different Oracle versions on a Unix operating system including backup and recovery. The candidate will be responsible for the migration of several databases from Oracle 7x to Oracle 8x and provide technical support to the development team.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 5 years experience with Oracle versions 7 and 8.
ACCESS DATABASE DEVELOPER
DESCRIPTION:
Developer will be responsible for updating and documenting system designs and data in a multi-developer MS Access environment. Responsible for data analysis, design, development and maintenance of MS Access databases and reports. Position is located in New Carrollton, MD.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must know MS Access and be able to develop queries and VBA code to summarize, analyze, and update data. Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in writing application programs in SQL and Visual Basic versions 4.0 and 5.0 using MS Access 95 and 97. At least 3 years experience with MS Office 95 and 97 is a definite plus.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 5 years experience developing relational databases, creating and maintaining database objects and implementing backup and recovery procedures. Should also have a strong background, i.e., no less than 3 years experience with security and configuration management implementation in an MS Access environment.
DOCUMENTATION
TECHNICAL WRITER
DESCRIPTION:
Collects and prepares information required for the preparation of technical publications. Writes and edits documents to ensure appropriate grammar and format. Performs one or more of the following: prepare outline of contents of technical publications; prepare written text; provide editorial and integration functions; coordinate layout and organization of documents; obtain and interpret necessary data, drawings and specifications through research. Translates technical information into format appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences. Participates in formal reviews of deliverable documents. Coordinate/Edit Customers monthly Newsletter, Customers History, update customer brochure and participate in Communications team meetings. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
B.A. in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, Communications or related science. (or extensive Technical Writer/Editor experience).
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The candidate must have highly developed writing and editing skills and be able to re-write material to fit defined document templates and standards. The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with technical staff to produce quality documents and implement and communicate effective internal review procedures for ensuring high quality deliverables. The candidate must be familiar with standard style guides. Full knowledge of English grammar, style, and format. Strong writing and editing skills, preferably in a technical environment. Proficiency in a variety of software, hardware and design skills necessary to produce documents and/or presentations. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks independently.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Desirable candidate skills include strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment at the customers site. Experience working for a CMM level 3 project a plus.
DATA ENTRY SUPPORT ANALYST
DESCRIPTION:
The position requires both analysis of IRS data and entry of IRS computer inventory information. Eligible for IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. This position may be short-term (3 - 4 months duration) or long-term. Position is located in New Carrollton/Oxon Hill, MD area.
EDUCATION:
Minimum High School Graduate. Some college preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The position requires excellent data entry skills. A "self-starter," detail oriented, and capable of working effectively with others, sometimes in a fast-paced work environment with challenging deadlines.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Basic computer and data entry skills and the ability to work independently as well as with a team. The ability to analyze data and categorize it. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook a plus.
GRAPHIC ARTS
POWERPOINT EXPERT
DESCRIPTION:
Drafting and writing briefing papers and presentations for upper management.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 3 years experience in presentation and graphics tools. Expert knowledge of PowerPoint. Able to work in an NT environment. Able to work in a team atmosphere on a customer site.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for general aesthetic work on dynamic and static web pages. Must be able to integrate graphics and visual presentations, and work with development code. Must be comfortable with providing aesthetic direction and making artistic recommendations. Must have an art background with understanding and formal training related to color relationships and artistic spacing.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 2 years experience using Adobe Suite, Macromedia Suite (especially Flash), Corel Suite, and/or HTML.
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