Application Configuration Analyst Jobs in Maryland

Established in 1998, SNAP, Inc. (SNAP) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Maryland and Virginia. SNAP employs more than 150+ professionals. SNAP has office locations throughout the United States including our beautiful headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia. Our other locations include Newport News, Virginia; Rockville, Maryland; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. SNAP is externally appraised at CMMI Level 3 for both Services and Development, holds ISO 9001, 20000, and 27001 certifications, and a Top Secret facility security clearance.

SNAP is a trusted partner to many Government agencies, holds several key government contract vehicles, and provides a variety of IT services including: Application development and System Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Operations and Maintenance, Help Desk, eLearning, and mission-critical training support services. SNAP's ability to identify and define the needs of our customers, our record of accomplishment for meeting those needs, and our reputation for total customer satisfaction results in a continually growing a top-tier customer list www.snapinc.net/clients).

Proposed Work Location: Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Maryland

SNAP is pursuing a contract with the U.S. Census Bureau to provide an experienced Sr. Configuration Manager. The preferred candidate will possess Census Bureau experience, excellent people and leadership skills, and great communication and presentation skills. This position will lead and will serve as a mentor for a team of Configuration Managers on a large program supported by more than 100 full-time employees.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties (this is not a comprehensive list of all duties to be performed):

• Provide design, development, implementation and ongoing operations, maintenance and
  enhancement support for operations/functions in a software configuration and release management system using a COTS-based application

• Provide software configuration and release management support that includes:
  

• Reviewing documentation for internally developed software
• Facilitating technical review board and configuration control board meetings
• Managing COTS-based software systems to support DITD software configuration and release business processes and procedures
• Reviewing documentation related to the change management process for accuracy and
  completeness
• Logging documents in a document tracking system
• Coordinating with staff to resolve questions related to documentation
  

• Provide a change control management process and plan that will support new and existing
  application version control, change management, demos and training

• Support the change effort (e.g., installation, configuration, patching, log monitoring, and system upgrades) as required by the configuration management plan

• Develop assessment that identify the level of change and impacts

Technical Qualifications/Requirements

Qualified candidates should have:

• Previous experience working as a Configuration and Change Control Manager on a similar-sized project.

• Experience with tools such as Synergy or Version Manager.

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Eight (8) years' experience in ADP systems/software analysis, design, engineering, management or programming.

• Prior US Census experience.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience

• Proposed Work Location: Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Maryland
• Contract Length *upon contract award*: 6 years (1 year plus 5 option years)
• Tax Terms:  W2 Only / Salary: Competitive salary with benefits package
• Clearance: Active Public Trust clearance
• Please indicate current immigration status and desired salary range when applying
• SNAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Why be a SNAP Employee?

SNAP is an employee-focused, forward-thinking technology company that delivers quality, innovative, and agile solutions to our customers. We have always believed that our success comes first and foremost through delivering on our commitments and ensuring our customers meet their business and mission objectives.

We are passionate about what we do and have cultivated a team-oriented collaborative organization with a collegial atmosphere that encourages participation, innovation, and entrepreneurship for all employees.

We recognize that in order to achieve our vision, we must attract highly qualified professionals that share our passion and spirit of excellence. To that end, we are proud to offer exciting and rewarding contract and corporate opportunities, a full and generous compensation package which includes highly competitive
salaries, 100% company paid group medical/dental insurance (employee) and 50% company-paid
for dependents, and multiple paid leave opportunities (10 holidays and 15 days PTO).

We also offer life and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and Relocation Assistance (for qualified and pre-approved employees).

To learn more about our culture of employee engagement, our plans for continued exponential growth, new and existing contract vehicles and clients, or our excellent benefits offered to employees and W2 contractors, please visit http://www.snapinc.net/careers.html.