Master Data Analyst

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32154

Master Data Analyst

Job Description:

  • The client’s Business Integrated Solutions Division (BISD) is seeking a Master Data Analyst with demonstrated experience in data analytics to work as a key member of Business Analysis and Testing Support team. This analyst will support teams working in Agile (Sprint) as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Responsibilities include analyzing problems; documenting business processes and data lifecycle; developing data requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria; and testing. The client is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency. This position is expected to handle multiple projects, and remain flexible and productive, despite changing priorities and processes. Ongoing improvement and efficiency are a part of our culture, and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and pain points
  • Develop expertise in the customers’ datasets and data lifecycle
  • Profile source data; review source data and compare content and structure to dataset requirements; identify conflicts and determine recommendations for resolution
  • Conduct entity resolution to identify matching and merging and semantic conflicts
  • Elicit, record, and manage metadata
  • Diagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows, context diagrams and data flow diagrams
  • Discover and document requirements and userstories with a focus on improving both business and technical processing
  • Decompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staff
  • Utilize progressive elaboration; map stories to data models and architectures to be used by internal staff to facilitate master data management
  • Identify and group related user stories into themes, document dependencies and associated business processes
  • Assist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog
  • Create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
  • Collaborate with staff, vendors, consultants, and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate, detail and test potential and implemented solutions
  • Perform Quality Analyst functions such as defining test objectives, test plans and test cases, and executing test cases
  • Coordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers/Scrum Masters are informed of the progress

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Delivering business and systems analysis artifacts such as Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Required 10 Years
  • Experience with enterprise data management, data analysis, and data lifecycle Required 5 Years
  • Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology Required 5 Years
  • Experience translating business and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories Required
  • Proficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance process with development Required
  • Experience creating wireframes and prototypes (using applications such as Balsamiq) Required
  • Experience with large, multi-module systems Required
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server) Required
  • Experience with Application Lifecycle management (ALM) Required
  • Exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customers Required
  • Experience using Team Foundation Server for agile software development and work item tracking Desired
  • Experience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete Desired
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Data Professional (CDP) Highly desired
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Certification Desired
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Training Specialist

  • Location: Chester, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32138

Training Specialist

Description:

The Virginia Training Group is looking for two contracted training specialists to join their team. Our training specialists are responsible for the creation and upkeep of training materials such as presentations, handouts, and computer-based training modules. They use the ADDIE Model to create materials that meet identified training objectives and comply with established development standards. These deliverables support training programs in both Power Generation and Power Delivery, as well as supporting other training efforts as needed. The successful candidate will be an expert in Microsoft PowerPoint and have experience with Adobe InDesign (or other products in the Adobe suite).

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Child Welfare Trainer/Content Dev

  • Location: Durham, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32132

Child Welfare Trainer/Content Dev

Note: Extensive statewide travel up to 75% of the time is required in the performance of the work for this position. Travel may include some evenings and weekend days.

Job Description:

  • The client seeks contract resources to assist with the training and implementation of the statewide Child Welfare system (CWS).
  • The purpose for this Training Developer is to design and develop practical training and course materials, as well as provide effective and creative classroom and virtual facilitation of training for employees who administer Child Welfare related programs.
  • This position will work closely with the Training Lead, Applications Lead, Development & Testing teams, and subject matter experts.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in curriculum design and developing training materials for adult learners Required 3 Years
  • Understands the social services programs that drive the efforts of the county, regional, and state staff who administer those programs. Required 3 Years
  • Research and evaluate the NC FAST case management software in order to translate the software functionality into effective learning materials. Required 3 Years
  • Ability to assist with scheduling, preparing for and participating in quality assurance checks on training materials that have been developed. Required 3 Years
  • Experience working with training developers, program subject matter experts, technical support and others to assure training materials are effective. Required 3 Years
  • Experience in business analysis, MS Office Suite (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Required 3 Years
  • Experience in Learning Management System (LMS) technology such as Moodle, XML, HTML Required 3 Years
  • Experience in designing and delivering computer-based training instructional design, with learning program design systems. Required 3 Years
  • Experience in software that may include Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Captivate, Photoshop, Adobe Breeze, Dreamweaver, Visio or other training applications. Required 3 Years
  • Experience developing dynamic instructional training materials using interactions and simulations to create interactive, engaging course content. Required 3 Years
  • Experience developing interactive media presentations that enhance the online educational experience Required 3 Years
  • Experience leading training sessions in a variety of formats that may include in person, virtual and/or webinar. Required 3 Years
  • Ability to assist with basic application software and hardware support Highly desired
  • Must have strong understanding of internet concepts and web technology Highly desired
  • Ability to clearly communicate in oral and written form, and deal effectively with diverse groups to accomplish the objectives. Highly desired
  • Experience evaluating student progress and making recommendations for continued training participation curriculum Required 3 Years
  • Experience providing feedback on learning providing feedback on learning curriculum and methodology to assure program relevance and user comprehension. Required 3 Years
  • Experience with processes to prepare for and conduct classroom training including facility management, course scheduling and student registration. Required 3 Years
  • Knowledge of and experience with NC FAST and the Medicaid Program in NC Highly desired 2 Years
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Enterprise Cloud Architect

  • Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32126

Enterprise Cloud Architect

Job description:

  • The client is seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Architect and Advisor.
  • This position is responsible for overseeing the Department’s cloud computing strategy.
  • This includes cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring.
  • This position will indirectly lead teams of technologists to advance solutions delivery roadmap, providing guidance and oversight.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate projects from an Enterprise perspective, ensuring alignment with business needs, IT roadmap, architecture and security standards, internal controls, and IT methodology.
  • Develop/ Implement Cloud Strategy, Cloud Governance/Principles Framework
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders and develop/ Implement Cloud Adoption Framework
  • Establish and run the Cloud Advisory Council
  • Define standards, process, and community of practice to facilitate cloud computing
  • within our organization in support of client business and strategy requirements.
  • Leads architectural content across all aspects of architecture in support of IT delivery.
  • Provide leadership regarding cloud architecture and the implementation of infrastructure to support the AWS migration of systems.
  • Establish and maintain cloud architecture, tools, and processes.
  • Contribute to the success of application migration projects by supporting multiple customers with environment support and monitoring of the cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, and AZURE)
  • Architect and improve continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and processes through infrastructure automation.
  • Lead cross functional project teams, and workgroups.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders as well as technical leaders within IT and other engineers throughout the organization (product engineering, data/application platforms, etc.)
  • Guide Solution Architects / Tech Leads to ensure that application and integration architecture aligns with system design guidelines and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Be the champion for a cloud and security-first mindset and ensure solution follows  security guardrails/policies defined by PSO.
  • Mindful of the Healthcare Industry and Digital Health trends.
  • Foster innovation and implement creative out-of-the-box ideas by conducting brainstorming sessions, hackathons and other innovation events and elevate the thinking.
  • Assist in the development of policies, standards, and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation, and use of Information Technology within the enterprise.
  • Research and present ideas for the improvement of systems and processes for consideration by project managers
  • Provide leadership in adapting existing application architectures to cloud native architectures.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience with AWS cloud (IAM, EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, LAMBDA) Required 5 Years
  • Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability Required 5 Years
  • Strong supervision, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. Required 5 Years
  • Demonstrated presentation, training skills, oral and written communication skills. Required
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all job levels, use excellent evaluation skills, and ability to relay information in legible reports as required Required 5 Years
  • Experience with AWS cloud services API Gateway, CloudFront, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, Cloudwatch, ElastiCache Required 5 Years
  • Experience with Cloud technologies & SaaS applications running on Cloud Highly desired
  • Strong experience with Cloud migrations/DevSecOps and implementations. Highly desired
  • Experience leading organizations through major change initiatives Required 5 Years
  • AWS Cloud Certified Required
  • Experience with implementing one or more RPA technologies. Highly desired
  • Experience collaborating with Federal, State and Local Government Desired
  • Experience managing implementation of a statewide IT project Desired
  • Experience in establishing and implementing governance model for the Cloud Migration and transformation efforts across programs Highly desired
  • Experience in IT and stakeholder relationship management Required 5 Years
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Project Manager

  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32123

Project Manager

Note: This position is primarily remote. However, candidates will be required to report on site in Harrisburg, PA on occasion.

Job Description:

  • The Project Manager (PM) directs, administers, manages and facilitates the data management for the implementation of performance-based contracting (PBC) for the client.
  • The Project Manager is the individual ultimately responsible for the coordination of collection of all necessary data elements from multiple vendors, counties and internal sources and from multiple IT systems.
  • The Project Manager must ensure that data collection, data collection systems, data analysis, and reporting meet the business, technical, and established quality requirements and timeframes to support the initial implementation of PBC and on-going operations including updating and adjusting performance standards for continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage a data collection, analysis, and reporting project plan to support the implementation of performance-based contracting.
  • Notify relevant task leads of project timelines, milestones, phases, work requests, target dates, and approved executable data management related tasks.
  • Identify and manage project risk, and develop risk mitigation strategies, and track to closure.
  • Monitor project milestones and phases and take corrective action as needed to ensure the project remains on schedule. 
  • Direct data collection activities for performance-based contracting among applicable vendors and counties.
  • Manage data reporting plan to ensure timeliness and accuracy or data collection, analysis and reporting.
  • Monitor the activities of the Performance Analysis Services (PAS) vendor to ensure contract compliance.
  • Solicit, collect and compile recommendations for data management systems improvements to support project objectives.
  • Coordinate and facilitate all reporting to the client’s Provider Performance Review Subcommittee.
  • Coordinate and facilitate all reporting for the client’s Quarterly Provider Forums or successor venues. 
  • Manage data governance process for performance-based contracting reporting to external parties.
  • Maintain performance-based contracting measure sets data definitions and documentation.
  • Support Quality Management Division in evaluation and adjustment of performance measures. 

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Project Management Required 5 Years
  • Data Collection and Management Required 5 Years
  • PowerBI Required
  • Tableau Required
  • Excel Required
  • Reporting Required
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Business Analyst

  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32117

Business Analyst

Job Description:

  • The client is currently working with a vendor to implement an Enterprise Licensing System (ELS).  The ELS system is an enterprise-wide system where licensing, permitting and certifying functions of various Commonwealth Departments will be located. The client is currently using paper-based, Access-based, and Excel-based methods to track the work of facility permitting.  ELS will take current facility permitting functions and automate them for more efficient and accurate tracking and completion of permitting functions.
  • The client needs an IT Business Analyst (BA) to lead the technical effort for our Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) implementation.  This effort includes developing user stories; coordinating user testing; developing staff training materials; delivering staff training in virtual and real-world environments; working with internal and external teams on ELS system fixes; developing workflows for future ELS enhancements; and providing IT support for ELS users.
  • Additionally, the client’s staff BA is currently deployed oversees until approximately October 2024.  The client needs a short-term BA contractor to fill in for projects until the staff BA returns. Those projects include support for digital accessibility of the client’s website and web-based patient and care giver identity card applications.  The BA would assist with SharePoint site management and potential conversion of existing share drive files to SharePoint.  The BA will also provide technical advice as needed on IT-related projects if necessary.
  • In addition to these duties, this person will also assist the client in supporting its Seed-to-Sale and Registry applications as needed. The client’s primary resource for providing these services has indicated a desire to scale back hours in the coming months, and the BA will assist the support team in maintenance and operations functions.  Anticipated duties for this effort include preparing analytical reports, resolving basic system issues identified via error queues, and assisting with daily system support tasks. Furthermore, with the Seed-to-Sale RFP scheduled for release and award, the BA position will be needed to aid in the transition. Anticipated duties for this effort include managing system documentation (requirements, specifications, defects, change orders, etc.), preparing test scripts, conducting pre- and post-production testing, and developing user training.
  • The primary objective of this engagement is to serve as an IT Business Analyst for OMM projects.
  • The IT Business Analyst 3 is a senior level resource with specialized knowledge and experience in requirements analysis and documentation, test case planning and testing, coordinating communications and project tasks, while acting as liaison between customer program areas and IT teams.  This position will work with business analysts, application developers, and DBAs to achieve project objectives – delivery dates, cost objectives, quality objectives, and program area customer satisfaction objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and facilitate requirement sessions with stakeholders to understand and capture requirements based on enhancement request.
  • Comfortable working with various stakeholders which includes internal and external stakeholders.
  • Possess strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Produce all necessary deliverables and artifacts as defined by the project.
  • Plan and facilitate other project related meetings as needed.
  • Serve as the liaison between the technical teams and the stakeholders during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Ability to drive the process forward and ensure all risks and issues are escalated appropriately.
  • Possess strong understanding of IT Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
  • Drive identification of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data.
  • Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities and writing specifications.
  • Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing forward-thinking systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels.
  • Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development.
  • Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability.
  • Work with testing team to provide SME inputs to the testers and assist in testing when needed.
  • Assist with development of training documentation and prepare for and/or conduct training when needed.
  • Maintain documentation on project SharePoint site.
  • Complete weekly timesheet reporting in VectorVMS by close of business (COB) Friday.
  • Provide weekly personal status reporting by COB Friday.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience working with stakeholders directly engaged with technical initiatives working with a large complement of team members Required 7 Years
  • Four-year college degree Required
  • Knowledge of formal requirements gathering methodologies. Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Business Requirements Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Functional requirements Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing User (stakeholder) requirements Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Quality-of-service (QoS) (non-functional) requirements Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Report Specifications Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Requirements Traceability Matrix Required 7 Years
  • Knowledge and familiarity using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, software design tools and structured query language (SQL) queries and tools. Required 7 Years
  • IT Analyst certification through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Highly desired
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Generation Project Manager

  • Location: Waterford, CT
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32116

Generation Project Manager

Job Description:

  • Contractor will report through the Project Management organization assisting with the management of site projects from initiation to closeout phases.
  • Will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in project management, relevant technologies, and leadership in the assigned project areas.
  • Should have strong team building skills, demonstrated skill and ability in effectively leading teams to achieve project goals and milestones.
  • Ability to develop, manage and monitor project performance to ensure results meet project requirements and schedules.
  • Ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes.
  • Contractor will be expected to obtain unescorted access to the facility and will need to be able to comply with and complete all nuclear badging requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience with managing electrical and I&C projects at site from initiation phase (funding requests, starting projects), through Design, Execution (Field Implementation) and Closeout phases.
  • Demonstrated experience with Electrical, I&C disciplines focused projects.
  • Experienced in following Station Processes and Project Management best practices to manage Projects.
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
  • Experience with reviewing P6 Project Schedules. Or Microsoft Project.

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus
  • Demonstrated experience with using Online and Outage processes to schedule projects

Soft Skills:

  • Would need to be polite but forceful with stakeholders and vendors to ensure schedule and budget requirements are being met. Works well with others fits the description.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to work and develop rapport with all levels of management and staff.

Required Experience:

  • 6+ years of directly related experience
  • Nuclear Projects experience.
  • Construction Projects experience
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Senior Quality Assurance Manager

  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32108

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description:

  • The applications testing team lead will work with the Division Chief and the Solutions Manager and their teams to coordinate cross development groups and activities.
  • EBR-DC’s testing methodologies and experience will be utilized within this role to establish standards based on industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical and project leadership for all testing and quality assurance tasks.
  • Maintain testing schedule and testing environment inventory.
  • Coordinate functional, integration, regression, load/performance, and user acceptance testing within the SURE Test environment for all software and hardware to be released into production.
  • Construct and maintain all test cases, test data scripts, and test diagrams.
  • Monitor project progress as it relates to testing by participating as a member of Applications team.
  • Work with project management office and project leads to ensure that project requirements are stated and testable.
  • Develop and deploy quality assurance standards and processes in support of application development.
  • Perform tests on software according to test plans.
  • Perform automated load and performance tests, when applicable, according to test plans.
  • Develop automated test scripts, when applicable, including coding of complex scripts.
  • Assist in coordinating user acceptance tests and in keeping test environments active for these tests.
  • Prepare reports on test results.
  • Ensure completion of all assigned tasks on or before the assigned tasks due dates.
  • Provide honest, thoughtful, timely, and reasonable work and time estimates.
  • Provide honest, regular, accurate, and timely statuses for all assigned tasks and work.
  • Identify all tasks you cannot complete or meet assigned dates and clearly communicate them to the Project Manager(s) and your QA Lead. Clearly, effectively and frequently communicate with the Project Manager(s) and your Functional Manager for all assign work tasks.
  • Meet all of your Functional Manager or Lead’s expectations regarding the quantity and quality of your work.
  • Work cooperatively with all BOIS teams and team members
  • Actively participate in all assigned project and team meetings. If you cannot attend a Team Meeting, inform your Project Manager(s) and QA Lead in advance.
  • Arrive at meetings on or before the scheduled start time.
  • Be prepared for all assigned agenda items in meetings.
  • Read materials provided in advance of meetings and be prepared to provide input, ask questions, and make recommendations.
  • Develop, modify, and complete all reporting and timesheets in a timely manner.
  • Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop, update, and maintain a desk manual to facilitate detailed transition of work.
  • Provide knowledge transfer to designated Commonwealth staff or other contracted staff.
  • Provide mentoring and training to other staff as assigned.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Reviews and understands the Test Team work plan.
  • Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes.
  • Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.
  • Develops contingency plans as necessary.
  • Researches problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.
  • Assists or guides Testers as needed.
  • Defines and utilizes entry / exit criteria for testing.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience using application development testing Required 10 Years
  • Creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance Required 10 Years
  • Microsoft Test Manager Suite or similar tool Required 7 Years
  • Experience developing Training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) materials Required 7 Years
  • Experience working to facilitate collaboration across the full range of executive, business, and technical resources. Required 7 Years
  • Experience with testing efforts to include test plan, test scenarios for SIT and UAT and organizing users to facilitate effective tests. Required 7 Years
  • Experience working on state government projects/assignments. Highly desired
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or related business field or equivalent experience Required 4 Years
  • Experience with Agile methodology Required 7 Years
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio and Project software and Team Foundation server (Dev Ops version) Required 7 Years
  • Experience with SOAP UI, Load UI/Load Testing Skills, SQL Server, LADAP and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services Required 7 Years
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Senior Digital I&C Instructor

  • Location: Surry, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32103

Senior Digital I&C Instructor

Job Description:

  • Develop instructional materials and conduct training for the INPO Accredited I&C technical training program at Surry nuclear power station.
  • A candidate for this position should have in-depth knowledge of INPO accredited instructional design theory as well as in-depth expertise in Digital Control Server Systems (DCS) based digital I&C equipment for which he or she will develop and deliver training.
  • This person will develop and deliver training on the most complex topics and is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training in the classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job.
  • This individual is responsible for maintaining training programs in accordance with nuclear industry, regulatory, institutions, and legal requirements.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards:

  • Nuclear I&C training instructor within a INPO Accredited training program
  • SRO Instructor Certification
  • I&C Digital Technician, or Digital Instrument Engineer
  • Other:
  • Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or applicable discipline INPO accredited initial training program or Certified Instructor meets ANS 3.1 12/79, (Section 4.4.7.2)

Required Skills:

  • The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
  • MUST have In depth knowledge of INPO Accredited Instructional theory, design, and SAT process.
  • MUST have previous experience working with Westinghouse/Emerson Ovation and/or Common-Q DI&C platforms
  • 12 + years of related experience OR 5 or more years of experience in DCS based digital I&C
  • Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, good personal computer, operate various instrumentation and controls, problem solving.
  • Abilities: Analyze and develop training materials, train and lead others, interface with regulatory personnel and industry peers, informal leadership skills, ability to effectively communicate with regulators.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Preferred experience utilizing Vision or equivalent training material development software
  • Experience in the I&C maintenance shop who has actually been a doer has done the work they are training
  • Experience in training for Westinghouse 3 loop PWR

Required Experience:

  • 12 + years of related experience OR;
  • 5 or more years of experience in DCS or PLC based digital I&C
  • Ideal candidate is someone from the nuclear industry

Education (Minimum Requirements):

  • BS Degree or an equivalent combination of demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
  • Bachelor Science – Physical Science, Technology, Mathematics, or Engineering
  • Disciplines: Preferred:
  • Digital I&C Electrical Engineering
  • Senior Digital I&C Technician
  • Digital I&C Training Instructor
  • Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
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Senior Business Systems Analyst

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32098

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Job Description:

  • This role belongs to the Microsoft Center of Excellence team, and the person in this role will assist with both capital and O&M projects related to Generative AI/ChatGPT initiatives as a Business Systems Analyst.
  • This includes collecting and documenting requirements, writing functional development specs, writing and running thorough test plans, and helping with implementations.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with business teams to collect the requirements for chosen processes.
  • Write Requirements Documentation that records the detailed requirements.
  • Take part in the solution design and clear up any questions on requirements.
  • Liaise between the business stakeholders and developers.
  • Work with the developers and offer help needed for testing the automation solutions.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a business or functional analyst
  • 5+ years of experience creating process maps, collecting business requirements with a strong focus on application testing. Experience in writing and running test scripts and writing technical specifications for developers.
  • Proven ability to work independently, or as the backup BSA, on capital projects and O&M activities for multiple client areas.
  • Experience working in and/or leading teams of people with different disciplines. Includes working with clients to collect requirements, develop technical specifications, configuration, unit/regression testing, and performing change management activities.
  • Ability to provide second and third level support for inquiries sent to the IT Help Line; use Quality Center for documenting and tracking work requests.
  • Data analysis skills and experience troubleshooting application functions or database results
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Working experience with the following technologies: Mobile & Web .Net technologies, Power Platforms, ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI Services.
  • Education (preferred): Bachelor’s degree or other education in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or equivalent technical experience.
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App Dev – Java – Guru

  • Location: McLean, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32040

App Dev – Java – Guru

Job Description
The application developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining the services following the enterprise standards and guidelines with a thorough understanding of the cloud environment and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the current systems and their architecture to build the solutions on top of them or from the ground up.
  • Understand Identity and Access Management, SDLC life cycle, and the Cloud environment of the ecosystem and services in it.
  • Collaborate with Product and tech stakeholders for requirements gathering and analysis
  • Design and develop software solutions like APIs, Applications, tools, and frameworks.
  • Conduct and perform code reviews with the team members.
  • Collaborate between cross-functional teams for the integration of the solutions
  • Embrace the DevOps culture and you build your own model
  • End to End Debugging and Root cause analysis in the nonprod and prod environment
  • Collaborate with other teams for end-to-end integration and testing
  • Document the design and the decisions taken for design and implementation
  • Understand the enterprise tools (For compliance, operations, and adoption) and use them effectively

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in software development including design, coding, and testing
  • At least 2 years of experience in Java, Spring, and SprintBoot frameworks
  • At least 3 years of experience in the design and development of Restful APIs
  • At least 3 years of experience in using the DEVOPS tools for pipelines
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Cloud environment using various computing, storage, and network services

Skills:

  • Additional Skills: Java, J2EE, Spring, AWS, Identity, and Access management

 

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App Dev – Java – Lead

  • Location: McLean, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32039

App Dev – Java – Lead

Job Description
The application developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining the services following the enterprise standards and guidelines with a thorough understanding of the cloud environment and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the current systems and their architecture to build the solutions on top of them or from the ground up.
  • Understand Identity and Access Management, SDLC life cycle, and the Cloud environment of the ecosystem and services in it.
  • Collaborate with Product and tech stakeholders for requirements gathering and analysis
  • Design and develop software solutions like APIs, Applications, tools, and frameworks.
  • Conduct and perform code reviews with the team members.
  • Collaborate between cross-functional teams for the integration of the solutions
  • Embrace the DevOps culture and you build your, own model,
  • End to End Debugging and Root cause analysis in the nonprod and prod environment
  • Collaborate with other teams for end-to-end integration and testing
  • Document the design and the decisions taken for design and implementation
  • Understand the enterprise tools (For compliance, operations, and adoption) and use them effectively

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in software development including design, coding, and testing
  • At least 2 years of experience in Java, Spring, and SprintBoot frameworks
  • At least 3 years of experience in the design and development of Restful APIs
  • At least 3 years of experience in using the DEVOPS tools for pipelines
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Cloud environment using various computing, storage, and network services

 

Skills:

  • Additional Skills: Java, J2EE, Spring, AWS, Identity, and Access management

 

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RPA Automation Administrator

  • Location: Cayce, SC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #32038

Senior Enterprise Administrator

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an RPA Automation Administrator. This role will be responsible for overseeing the deployment and management of Automation Anywhere robotic process automation (RPA) bots, as well as performing Windows and server administration tasks within the RPA organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RPA or Automation software, excellent troubleshooting skills, and experience in managing Windows-based server environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Automation Anywhere RPA solutions, including deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Monitor the performance and health of RPA bots, and proactively identify and report issues to ensure automations run efficiently and reliably.
  • Coordinate with IT infrastructure and security teams to ensure the secure and compliant operation of Windows server environments.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to developers and analysts encountering issues with servers, accounts, and software.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including operating procedures, and knowledge base articles related to RPA processes.
  • Stay informed about updates, patches, and new features released by Automation Anywhere and evaluate their potential impact on existing implementations.
  • Administer Windows-based servers, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls on Windows servers and Active Directory.
  • Monitor system performance, conduct regular backups, and implement security measures to protect server infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of RPA server infrastructure with other systems and services.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to Automation Anywhere bots and workflows.
  • Experience in Windows server administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and other Windows server management tools.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience administering RPA software in an enterprise environment is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications in Automation Anywhere administration, RPA, or Windows server administration are a plus.

Top (At Least 3 If Possible) Must Have Skill Sets (Technical/Functional):

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Automation Anywhere RPA solutions, including deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to developers and analysts encountering issues with servers, accounts, and software
  • Administer Windows-based servers, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.

Soft Skill Requirements (Team Fit and Personality Requirements):

  • Ability to clearly communicate and articulate a technical topic can interface directly with business partners as needed.

 

Duration: 1-year contract (Hybrid in Cayce)

Hours: 8:00 AM  – 4:00 PM, flexible

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Care Worker

  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31998

Care Worker

Note: This position is fully remote. However, candidates will be required to work within the Pacific Time Zone.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides non-clinical support to workflows involving utilization management, case management, disease management, and health promotion.
  • Troubleshoots when an appropriate provider, type of service, or appropriate level of care cannot be readily found.
  • Has current knowledge or researches availability of community resources and services and link members to appropriate services.
  • May assist in transitions in care for hospitalized patients and makes appropriate placements, if needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for self-development and career progression.
  • Proactively seeks and participates in ongoing training (formal and informal) in all aspects of the Care Worker role.
  • Assists in the mentoring and training of new Care Workers.
  • Remains responsible for updating self on ever changing information to ensure accuracy when dealing with members and providers.
  • Coordinates and manages distribution of correspondence and materials to enrollees and providers.
  • Participates in operational activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Excel)
  • Public Outreach experience

Required Soft Skills:

  • Must have excellent written /verbal skills
  • Organized, time management

Nice to Have Soft Skills:

  • Independent worker

Required Experience:

  • Experience in a managed care environment, integrated medical and behavioral health care and/or training in chronic pain management.
  • Understanding of plan benefit structures, psychiatric/medical terminology, and local communication resources.
  • For roles supporting the Chronic Pain Management SBU, understanding of Chronic Pain Management guidelines and workflows is also required.

Education:

  • Associate’s (Preferred)
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Environmental Specialist

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31957

Environmental Specialist (HYBRID) (2 DAYS/WEEK ON SITE)

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities include coordinating field services and transportation for wastes and materials (i.e. hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, PCB, and recyclable wastes and materials.
  • The successful candidate must have related experience with RCRA, DOT, and TSCA regulations and programs.
  • Coordinates and ensures company programs and projects are compliant with federal, state, and local environmental regulations including any specific areas of concern.
  • Promotes corporate environmental policy, by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance and promote sustainability.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental requirements prescribed by laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
  • Provides regulatory interpretations for new and existing environmental regulations.
  • Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of Federal and State waste and transportation regulations (RCRA, TSCA, asbestos, DOT) to successfully coordinate the off-site transportation and disposal of wastes and recyclables.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, experience with SAP is a plus.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
  • Ability to influence others.
  • Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
  • Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
  • Ability to understand implications of new information.
  • Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
  • Ability to adapt actions.
  • Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.

Education:

  • Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor (Note: A Master’s degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of experience of six months or more will be rounded up to one year).

Preferred disciplines:

  • Environmental Science, Engineering, Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
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Senior IT Analyst

  • Location: Beech Island, SC
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31875

Senior IT Analyst (REMOTE)

Responsibilities:

  • Independently participate in requirements documentation, business systems configuration and defining/execution of acceptance criteria.
  • Document issues and participate in their resolution.
  • Work closely with development and business teams to understand business requirements.
  • Translate business needs into high-level technical specifications and design.
  • Identify gaps and ensure deployment of solutions.
  • Support business-critical systems using mature IT and software engineering practices.
  • Develop, deploy, and execute test strategies.
  • Work with team to ensure the highest quality product delivery.
  • Work closely with cross functional teams and across boundary organizations to gather requirements, define solutions, implement new tools and process, and provide ongoing support to these teams.
  • Test applications and products at the user level, both manually and with automated tools.
  • Develop deep understanding of the applications that he/she/they support.
  • Communicating cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings.
  • Track multiple test executions simultaneously and synthesize the results.

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years related experience including developing requirements, designing and executing test cases in IT.
  • Experience with QA methodology and problem solving techniques/tools.
  • Detail-oriented person who is passionate about quality and is enthusiastic about the new technology offered to customers.
  • Demonstrated software testing experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail; the ability to juggle several tasks in parallel without lowering your quality bar.
  • Experience with analytical programming languages such as SQL.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid change.
  • Experience with process flow diagrams.
  • Experience with applying Agile Methods.
  • Experience with Problem Solving Techniques.
  • Hands-on experience running queries and creating reports.
  • Ability to understand technical specifications and analyze log files.
  • Experience working with industry standard claims, billing or EHR systems.

Preferred Skills:

  • Edifecs Experience
  • Experience with gathering business requirements

Experience:

  • IT

Education:

  • Bachelor’s
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Senior Software Engineer

  • Location: Beech Island, SC
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31874

Senior Software Engineer (REMOTE)

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes problems and program in two or more programming language/platforms.
  • Understands and develops functional and non-functional requirements for a system.
  • Works with multiple programming frameworks.
  • Develops, tests, and maintains code using software development methodology and appropriate technologies for the system being used.
  • Integrates systems to databases and other applications using middleware such as SnapLogic and consume or produce SOAP or REST based services, etc. Agile, DevOPS and Cloud.
  • Possesses proficiency in automated testing strategies, including TDD.
  • Understands advanced concepts of Containers, Micro-Services, Continuous Integration.
  • Understands Cloud computing concepts and how to build Cloud deployable application.
  • Performs load and performance testing on the application and do regular performance tuning.

Required Skills:

  • 3+ years of programming experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of modern programming languages including JavaScript, Java, Swift etc.
  • Critical thinker.
  • Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Experience:

  • IT Programming 3+ Years

Education:

  • Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Preferred)
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Senior Network Analyst

  • Location: Cayce, SC
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31853

Senior Network Analyst (ON SITE)

Responsibilities:

  • Configure and install network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
  • Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
  • Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
  • Monitor network resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
  • Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
  • Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
  • Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Required Skills:

  • MPLS, Cisco ACI, CISCO ISE, SD-WAN technologies, Wireless
  • F5 load balancing, Infoblox, SolarWinds
  • 7 years of networking experience
  • Cloud-based connectivity (AWS, Azure)
  • RoIP, Multicast, Voice over WLAN, WiFi
  • Packet decoding technology
  • Experience with NERC CIP environments
  • Utilities experience

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Firewall exp, RoIP, Multicast

Soft Skills:

  • Team player, good listener.

Education:

  • Bachelor, Other Education: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Math or Business or technical equivalent.
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Senior Systems Analyst (HYBRID)

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #31800

Senior Systems Analyst (HYBRID) (1 WEEK ON SITE/1 WEEK REMOTE)

Responsibilities:

  • Works independently depending on the level of experience on the most complex projects, at the highest technical level, of all phases of applications systems analysis activities.
  • Formulates or defines system scope and objectives, based on user needs.
  • Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems, considering computer capacity and limitations, operating time, and desired results.
  • Works with multiple business units, in multi-platform environments, on multi-project assignments.
  • Senior and Specialist level guides and advises less experienced Systems Analysts.
  • Monitored on projects’ progress and results.
  • Errors may cause delay, expense, and disruption.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Able to handle the most complex work and all aspects of the job using wide knowledge of the field and mastery (advanced knowledge, skill and/or abilities that provides subject matter authority and superior command in a particular job) of the subject matter
  • May provide input in setting objectives and policy, identifying critical issues and introducing new concepts
  • Makes decisions independently
  • Provides assistance, advice, and solutions to peers, customers, and co-workers
  • Identifies and implements better work alternatives and business processes
  • Conducts system design and business information flow studies
  • Develops technical specifications, system use cases, and wireframes. Conducts unit, system, and integration testing
  • Support of applications and infrastructure in both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Responsible for working in multi-platform server environments on multi-project assignments.
  • Maintains and manages defects list, remediation, and testing

Required Skills:

  • Enterprise Esri Server Management (installations, configuration, and server administration)
  • Knowledge/understanding of other enterprise technologies (storage, networking, security, RDBMS/ArcSDE (geodatabases))
  • ArcSDE skills (manage, performance tune and set up of geodatabases)
  • System-level troubleshooting (monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting web and desktop GIS solutions)

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Gas and Electric Utilities
  • IT GIS experience
  • GIS/Esri experience

Soft Skills:

  • Team player, good communication skills (written and verbal), good time management skills, stress management

Education:

  • No licenses required.
  • However, candidate should have IT GIS experience
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Information Technology Manager

  • Location: Orange, VA
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #31773

Purpose:

Oversees and coordinates all of the client’s efforts in the areas of technology-related product/service selection, set-up, support, communications, and data protection in order to assist employees in efficiently completing work. Oversees and assures up-to-date, effective hardware and software applications are in place and employees are properly trained in their use.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains IT asset information to ensure appropriate lifecycle management

• Works with appropriate personnel to establish and adhere to annual IT budget

• Coordinates purchasing new technology solutions including computers, servers, cell phones, software, etc.

• Develops and enforces policies to allow for the most cost-effective use of existing solutions

• Maintains knowledge of current technology and stay abreast of new technological advancements in order to provide cost effective solutions for the client

• Maintains administration of all user IDs and passwords, grants clearance to systems and applications as appropriate

• Safeguards the client’s technology systems through items such as acceptable use, password, and network access policies

• Safeguards data by assuring timely back-ups and processing

• Installs all software, vendor, and pricing updates on all systems and coordinates the installation and set-up of all new equipment

• Cyber security aspect, in the setting up of and maintaining of the related training along with satisfactory meeting vendor requirements for overall security metrics.

• Provides IT support to employees in all locations by prioritizing, troubleshooting and resolving problems quickly

• Escalates technology installation and support issues to appropriate dealership, partner, and vendor personnel as appropriate.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 5+ years’ experience in information technology management

• Strong communication skills with ability to train others on technology solutions

• Experience with routers, servers, and network technology desired

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Must be physically able to perform minor lifting of equipment, climbing or crawling to install equipment and run cables and occasionally long periods of time sitting at a workstation

• Must be willing to travel to company locations

• Familiar with the client’s and competitive products desired

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience require