Advanced Systems Design is seeking an Programmer Analyst for our client located in Montgomery, AL.
This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL and requires in-person availability starting day 1.
Job Overview:
- This position will serve as the Alabama Crossroads IT Support and User Acceptance Tester (UAT) for the State Agency Model (SAM) Crossroads Consortium project.
- The SAM project is a four-state (Alabama, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia) USDA /FNS initiative.
- It will work closely with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program on the Crossroads system and ensure the software vendor is providing the desired functionality in the delivered product.
- A solid work history as well as proven experience in the use of SQL server development tools and assisting WIC program staff with business software planning, guiding and directing good software practices, conducting quality assurance and unit testing, and ensuring positive software testing results are required.
- This position also documents and researches problems and assists in their resolution.
Required Qualifications:
- +4 years of experience in Applications Development and Support to include programming/systems analysis experience and SQL experience.
- The candidate must understand and interpret software requirements and know the process transformation of business rules into detailed documentation and validate through Crossroads system functionality.
- This individual must be able to learn current software systems tools and technologies as they relate to the WIC Crossroads project.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to understand system requirements and assist with documentation including detailed design and program specifications using the MS Office Suite.
- Work on multiple programs/systems as a project team member.
- Considered a subject matter expert for a single program/system.
- May coach more junior staff.
- Ability to write ad-hoc queries (complex and simple) using MS SQL Server tools for data research and data update validation.
- Ability to conduct quality assurance testing for completed tasks and unit acceptance testing for system changes, as well as, review and analyze test results for accuracy.
- Ability to develop or modify software utilities and programs using VB.NET or C#.NET to support the WIC program.
- Ability to write complex SQL Server reports for data validation and WIC program use.
- Create, execute, and revise software test plans, procedures, and scenarios as needed.
- Troubleshoot Crossroads user-reported issues, determine solutions for resolving, develop appropriate documentation, and report issues to vendors as needed.
- Ability to understand and document business requirements for requested changes, as well as, review and interpret vendor documentation for accuracy.
- Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff. Good communication skills and attention to detail are essential to this position.
- Good organization skills and the ability to work on deadlines are a must.
- Ability to work independently and as a valued team member.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
- Some knowledge and experience with automated defect tracking and testing tools
- The ability to assist with troubleshooting and resolving problems using Software Quality Assurance processes and standards
- In addition, the ability to work independently to generate SQL queries for research, create SQL Server Reports, and conduct quality assurance and unit testing
Education:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, or a related field, including 2 courses in programming.
Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:
- A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
- A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
- A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
- A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
- Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
- the pre-employment testing protocol:
- background investigation
- drug screening
Our Employees:
- Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
- Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Certification Incentive Plan
- Employee Referral Plan
- Technology Exposure
For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.
Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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