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Various High-Level IT Positions (PM, BA, Dev, Ops, DBA etc.) for TX Govt. Entity
Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Managed IT Services and Network Design/Implementation is seeking candidates for IT positions within a TX Govt. Entity. To be considered please submit a resume, no more than two pages, and your minimum salary requirements. Also please refer to MAI's other postings for additional similar opportunities with this entity.
Technical Specialist
Under general supervision, performs analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, development and implementation of new and existing personal computer systems
Works on moderately complex applications
Confers with end users to determine the types of hardware and software required
Writes programs to fulfill requirements or selects appropriate off-the-shelf software and modifies, if necessary, to suit the requirements
Trains end users in the use of the equipment and software
Identifies data, analysis method and report format required to present and explain an issue, phenomenon or potential solution.
Plans, schedules and facilitates technical reviews as necessary
Documents technical discussions, action plans and assignments
Determines and report status of projects and assignments
Collates, analyzes and publishes metrics.
Qualifications
Must have an extensive knowledge of the product's practical and/or business use
Must have advanced knowledge of the primary features, a solid understanding of the operating system(s) that the software runs on, as well as the ability to install, configure, set-up and migrate software
Must have advanced knowledge of STC Customer's desktops, laptops, keyboards, printer plotters, modems and associated connections
May have certification in production or technology
Must have good oral and writing communication skills
Ability to create and manipulate electronic databases
Ability to take general direction and develop a work plan, including identification and retrieval of necessary information, data, required analysis method or technique and effective report format
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to create high-level presentations using the Microsoft suite of software
Education and Experience
Associate's degree and 3 plus years' experience or equivalent
Junior Test Analyst
Contribute to creation of test plans, test cases and prepare test environments
Performing functional, application, and regression testing
Creating and executing manual testing procedures
Identifying, analyzing and reporting defects
Qualifications
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field
Understanding of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies
Acquires and applies skills and knowledge through training and/or documentation
Accepts changes in the STC Customer environment, organizational structure, direction or priorities
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and up to 3 years' experience or equivalent
Training Specialist
Plans, develops, and executes user training with STC Customer's Authorized User community, based on needs.
Schedules, delivers, and follows up on STC Customer training needs regarding specific products.
May serve as a subject matter expert to the STC Customer's Authorized User community
Acts as the corporate training interface
Maintains training database and documentation
Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of products and/or services being delivered
Ability to deliver material, to a broad range of user's with a variety of skill sets, excellent communication skills and, knowledge of adult learning principles
Utilizes productivity management principles to, facilitate client training needs,
Familiar with the analysis, design, development and implementation of instructional courseware using instructional design standards
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 plus years' experience or equivalent
Technical Specialist Programming
Analyzes conventional methods employed by the user for which computerization is recommended
Develops problem definition and method/specifications for solution
Locates system problems and recommends and implements solutions
Develops detailed design and flow of system
Codes, tests, debugs, implements and documents new programs
Maintains, revises and documents changes to existing programs
Qualifications
Oral and written communications skills
High level of sound logic and analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Attentiveness to detail and precision
Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Strong knowledge of HTML, Web Development, Java Script, etc. and good Internet Explorer capabilities
Strong knowledge of relational data bases with programming capability; able to create/modify queries, reports and visual basic modules to meet STC Customer requirements
Education and Experience
Associates' Degree and 3 plus years' experience or equivalent
Associate Systems Engineer
Possesses the technical skills necessary to participate in business systems development and maintenance processes using a systems methodology
Identifies problems or business opportunities, defines the scope of the assigned task, and develops a plan to accomplish that task
Utilizes technical skills, creativity and communication skills, with assistance from team members, to design and document a system that fulfills STC Customer requirements
Meets team standards, and provides the flexibility to meet future STC Customer needs
Interprets and modifies programs
Develops test plans that address system design requirements, user test data, and issues concerning size and scope
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides application programming/systems development and support for systems of low complexity
Identifies data elements and processes using modeling and documentation techniques
Documents controls, audit trails, security requirements, plans and decisions
Estimates activities required to complete assignments for a specific task
Follows a systems methodology when developing or supporting an application
Participates in design walk-throughs
Implements test plans, including the creation of test data and the verification of the test environment
Maintains hardware and software in the production environment for assigned areas
Executes assigned implementation and conversion plans
Schedules and monitors the processing of production cycles
Education and/or Training
AS, BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience
Experience
Minimum of 1-2 years.
Documentation Specialist
Develops, produces, and maintains a variety of complex technical and user documentation
Plans and executes writing projects that need attention to complex technical content
Provides effective and useful presentation of that content, and timely reporting of progress in meeting schedule milestones
Qualifications
Ability to determine project requirements, perform complex writing, copy-editing, technical editing and documentation design activities.
Ability to create document structure and graphics at project level
The ability to write consistent and clear documentation with the goal of explaining complex information simply and accurately
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience or equivalent.
Test Analyst
Creating test plans, test cases and prepare test environments
Performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing
Planning and scheduling tasks to ensure that developed products meet business requirements and design specifications
Creating and executing manual testing procedures
Identifying, analyzing and reporting defects
Qualifications
Ability to collaborate the client organization and 3rd party vendors
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field
Understanding of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies
Acquires and applies skills and knowledge through training and/or documentation
Accepts changes in the STC Customer environment, organizational structure, direction or priorities
Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's business in assigned area
Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's industry
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and up to 5 years' experience or equivalent
Associate Business Systems Analyst
Assists in planning and implementing computer systems
Assists in coordinating of upgrades/enhancements to engineering business systems
Assists in coordinating information activities as necessary with other departments and/or divisions
Assists in coordinating projects and activities with Service Provider and Third Parties
Uses and administers company technology practices, standards and procedures
Assists in the assessment and documentation of business opportunities, benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications
Assists in eliciting and clearly defining and documenting, STC Customer needs and associated requirements
Analyzes a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow
Analyzes and documents logical relationships among the data, process or events
Assists in implementing, new or enhanced applications into a production environment
Assists in delivering new or enhanced applications utilizing a variety of formal methodologies and disciplines
Qualifications
High level of sound logic and analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Highly developed oral and written communications skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Experience with networked data management systems
Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization
Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry)
Knowledge of tools, techniques and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures.
Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies
Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components
Education and Experience
Technical undergraduate degree in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus
Training in college level computer systems
Systems Engineer
Has the experience and technical skills necessary to participate in the development and maintenance of business systems using a systems methodology
Identifies problems or business opportunities
Controls the scope of the systems development tasks, and supports the high-level project plan
Generates and maintains estimates
Converts STC Customer requirements and models from analysis, specifications and business needs, into technical specifications
Uses the knowledge and experience from past technical environments and communication skills to design and document a system that will meet STC Customer requirements, team standards, and ensure the flexibility of future STC Customer needs
Creates reusable code
Documents and implements test plans that address system design requirements, user test data, and cases of appropriate size and scope
Proactively addressing production support issues and providing recommendations for improvement
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides application programming/systems development and support for systems of medium complexity
Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions to meet STC Customer requirements
Competent in the use of modeling and documentation techniques
Analyzes the STC Customer environment and new business requirements to define solutions that meet STC Customer needs and have the flexibility to accommodate future changes
Recommends business system improvements
Suggests and implements documents controls, audit trails, security requirements, plans and decisions
Establishes target dates and goals
Utilizes a systems methodology when developing or supporting systems development
Participates in technical designs and walk-throughs
Determines the impact of change on the STC Customer and system, and makes recommendations
Modifies program logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
Develops and implements test plans
Identifies the impact of system software and hardware upgrades on the application and creates a test strategy
Education and/or Experience
BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree plus 3 years + experience or at least 1 year consulting experience with specialty in a highly complex system
Data/Math Modeler
Developing, testing, implementing and supporting data and math-based models which run in an inter-active environment.
Qualifications
Gains understanding of the STC Customer's business in assigned area
Possesses knowledge of the STC Customer's industry
Uses knowledge and experience to improve performance
Participates in the cost/benefit analysis of alternative technical solutions
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