Everforth ECS is seeking a CODIS SME to work in our Stafford, VA office.
The Everforth ECS Team provides focused Agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. CODIS supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals' profiles.
Responsibilities:
โข Work on a highly complex/high profile project
โข Provide CODIS expertise through frequent communication and collaboration with software development teams, PMO and stakeholders
โข Work with stakeholders to prioritize development
โข Act as liaison between the development team and client to articulate methods to implement business needs within cloud architecture
โข Develop and document requirements based on an expert understanding of the CODIS system and user requirements
โข Work with the Business Analysts, Developers and Test Engineers to decompose user stories that can be implemented in 2-week sprints
โข Continuously monitor and review requirements and backlogs, and provide recommendations or opportunities for improvements in clarity, consistency and accuracy
โข Provide mentorship and training to Business Analysts
โข Review user stories and bugs for development teams
โข Review and update documentation, as needed
โข Active Secret Clearance
โข At least 5 years of experience with CODIS, requirement management or documenting complex software applications.
โข Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain English
โข Strong working knowledge of CODIS functionality that meets the needs of the users, including knowledge of specimen entry, searching, matches, ranks and pedigrees