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
Organizes, develops and delivers presentations for multiple levels of STC Customer
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience
Performance / Automation Test Analyst
Responsible for testing a variety of programs and systems for compliance with nonfunctional requirements
Use of automation test tools and creation of small tools to automate manual test cases
Specifying overall approach to creating test data, and conditions for test scenarios
Preparing testing schedules and documents expected results; advising team on debugging aids available for environment
Ability to develop test scripts and utilize appropriate testing tools
Ability to prepare schedules, documentation and test data to simulate conditions
Qualifications
Ability to collaborate the client organization and 3rd party vendors
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field
Experience with use of performance test tools and automation test tools
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
Education and Experience
AS, BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience
A minimum of 2 years of coding and/or performance/automation testing experience.
Communications industry knowledge/experience preferred
Programmer Associate
Develops program specifications/detail design documents
Codes, tests, and debugs application programs
Works under the direction of a team leader, senior technical leader or analysts
Develops prototypes from functional specifications
Designs application sub-systems and small systems
Responsible for designing and building web pages using a variety of graphic software applications, techniques, and tools; designing and developing user interface features, site animation, and special-effects elements
Contributing to the design group's efforts to enhance the look and feel of the organization's online offerings; designing the website to support the organization's strategies and goals relative to external communications
Qualifications
Has participated in the application design of systems, including use of analytical techniques
Demonstrates an understanding of object-oriented development tools and techniques
Has worked on multiple platforms and/or with multiple methodologies
Capable of basic HTML content management support
Expert understanding of web based technologies; a working, through knowledge of html, Photoshop Illustrator, and/or other design related application
Education and/or Training
Trained in basic application development methods
Familiarity with web basics through college courses or other computer related experience
Bachelor's Degree
Under 5 years’ experience
Advanced Systems Engineer
Applies principles, theories, and concepts, as well as expertise in related disciplines, to work activities and complex business systems
Contributes to the understanding of new principles and concepts
Leads systems development efforts that impact the STC Customer
Advises, counsels and mentors STC Customer and team members on technical issues
Improves strategic processes and direction, serves as a subject-matter expert
Transfers knowledge base across lines of business
Anticipates and resolves problems and advocates change
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides application programming/systems development and support for complex systems
Provides technical solutions for technology planning
Manages systems development efforts, including activities such as assigning tasks to co-workers, conducting project plan reviews, preparing systems development related documentation, and monitoring cost and resource estimates
Conducts post-development reviews and disseminates findings
Develops work breakdown structure for large systems development efforts
Establishes target dates and goals
Supports estimating, forecasting, budgeting, tracking, and control of economics
Develops and delivers presentations as a technical expert
Provides technical leadership for proposal efforts
Prepares cost models for new business opportunities
Plans and leads STC Customer requirements reviews
Applies Third Party products, services, and processes pertinent to the STC Customer base
Translates STC Customer requirements for Third Parties
Coaches others in improving programming techniques, methodologies, and deliverables
Analyzes measurement results to identify improvements to work practices
Education and/or Training
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience
4 plus years’ experience or equivalent
Business Systems Analyst
Establishes uses and supports integration and communications among, applications, databases and technology platforms
Uses and administers company technology practices, standards and procedures
Manages an inventory of technology related assets hardware, software, application systems, databases, licenses, products
Assists in the assessment and documentation of business opportunities, benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications
Elicits and clearly defines and documents 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
Defines and implements specific technical foundation for an application (software, data bases, and hardware)
Designs effective graphic user interface desktop workstation
Qualifications
High level of sound logic and analytical ability difficult
Highly developed oral and written communications skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employee and elicit work output
Ability to guide and advise less experienced business systems analysis personnel
Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization
Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
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
Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years’ experience or equivalent.
Associate Business Process Engineer
Identifies opportunities for business process improvement
Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions
Assists in defining business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer IT standards
Participates in implementing business process improvement recommendations that increase the use of shared common data and facilitates common processes across departments
Aids other STC Customer process engineers to ensure integration of all processes
Assists in identifying IT cost reduction opportunities associated with IT projects and/or support services
Facilitates the definition of best in class business processes
Assists in the implementation of cross function and/or cross sector business processes
Incorporates a common process methodology in all re-engineering activity
Maintains common process implementation metrics
Supports the management of outsourced projects/outsourcer; ensures compliance to quality standards (cost, performance, time, defects)
Supports the prioritization of business requirements
Qualifications
Highly developed oral and written communications skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Sound business and technical judgment
Familiarity with information systems and infrastructure in support of engineering, manufacturing, and general business processes
Knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to organization
Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
Ability to establish, use and support integration and communications among applications, databases, and technology platforms
Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and tools associated with analysis of a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow
Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with company's business needs and architectural principles
Education and Experience
Technical undergraduate degree in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus
Background in major complex, process improvement activities
Background in applying business process management techniques to re-engineer business processes
Minimum 3 years of consulting experience
Project Manager I / Test Leads
Applies advanced planning and scheduling techniques (WBS, OBS, CPM)
Performs schedule variance analysis
Presents project status to the project team
Develops templates
Facilitates plan development
Able to provide project management training
Develops and documents basic project management processes and procedures
Provides resource requirement planning
Identifies issues and recommends alternate solutions
Perform small-scale project management needs assessments
Uses STC Customer methodologies to develop project plans
Skilled defining project scope and requirements with the STC Customer
In the case of Test Leads, Performing complex functional, application, regression and performance testing
Qualifications
Effective oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively and motivate team members
High degree of professionalism and integrity
Ability to understand and translate STC Customer business requirements
Analytical and creative ability where problems are extremely complex
Typically has knowledge of 3 or more technical skill sets
In the case of Test Leads, thorough understanding of testing processes, expertise in commonly used testing tools and extensive experience with testing complex applications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years equivalent work experience
3 to 5 years Project Management and/or business experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project Management
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Project Management systems/applications
In the case of Test Leads, minimum of 1 year experience as a test lead
Database Analyst
Assesses future information requirements in order to develop long-range comprehensive database plans
Develops policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment
Develops and maintains routines to facilitate database use
Coordinates and supports migration to new data management system software levels
Assures that appropriate database management software is available and effectively used
Determines, implements, and enhances standards on database security
Educates applications programmers about database concepts and efficient access techniques, and assists them in analysis and problem resolutions pertaining to database
Performs database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements
Designs and implements the procedures necessary to save and recover databases from hardware and software failures
Supervises the design and maintenance of database structures
Analyzes, designs, and implements databases
Determines database storage requirements
Develops and maintains data dictionary ensuring uniformity of definitions and sets standards for use of data dictionary
Performs database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements
Develops and maintains database access and update procedures to ensure the proper control of the databases
Recommends and executes the procedures
Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design; of computer operations, systems, and procedures; of project control and cost estimating techniques; of computer programming languages; of data processing flowcharting techniques; of database structures and theories; of current database technologies; of data analysis techniques.
Ability to use data base access tools for application delivery
Strong familiarity with analysis, planning and management reporting functions
High level of analytical ability where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years’ experience or equivalent.
Programmer
Knowledgeable about various SDLC methodologies and programming languages
Responsible for coding of modules, ensure code developed meets coding standards and meets the identified requirements
Helps in defining coding standards
Assists junior programmers with their tasks and provides necessary coaching and guidance
Responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing software code (such as HTML, CGI, and Java scripts) for a component of the website
Working with graphic designers and other members of a project team to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the website
Qualifications
Shows capabilities of performing team leader functions
Develops and/or leads the development of prototypes
Familiar with data modeling design and database concepts
Familiarity with relational database technologies and capabilities
Software knowledge, such as: Microsoft Visual InterDev, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft Gif Animator, etc.
Working knowledge with programming languages
Working knowledge of web technology standards
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years programming experience or equivalent
Senior Systems Engineer
Leads and develops technical and business systems related activities of major significance to the STC Customer
Coaches and counsels project managers and STC Customer on technical solutions
Responsible for assisting in the business proposal process
Develops principles and concepts and innovative solutions for the STC Customer enterprise
Develops/maintains depth and breadth across lines of business
Regularly interacts with senior management/major STC Customer
Interactions normally involve complex situations and/or influencing and persuading other strategic level managers
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises a group of consultants/analysts engaged in specialized activities & services
Sets technical direction for the project/application
Provides program/project leadership for STC Customer solutions
Integrates interrelated projects and manages projects
Leads technical planning process
Defines consistent project management standards and procedures across the organization
Employs consistent measurement techniques
Informs STC Customer about emerging technologies and business implications based on the project and their overall business
Develops intermediate and detailed schedules that support the high-level master schedule and understands the interrelationships among the various levels of schedules
Develops alternative proposed project plans to support new business opportunities
Develops project management deliverables required to support a request for proposal or quotation
Evaluates STC Customer business, technical architecture processes, and objectives using the business enterprise models
Leads in the application of the organizational change management process to facilitate a smooth STC Customer implementation
Education and/or Experience
BA, BS, MS, MBA related degrees or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of consulting experience, plus expertise with highly complex systems
Project Manager II / Test Manager
Responsible for project planning, project tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team.
Develop complex program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Establishes organization-wide project management strategies
Conducts complex program and project management assessments
Exhibits strong leadership skills and leads project teams
Manages the integration of project management within an organization resulting in culture change
Develops project management training classes and programs
Identifies new business opportunities
Acquires STC Customer product and business process knowledge
Qualifications
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Identifies and recommends project management tools
Identifies risk, provides analysis and contingency planning
Creates detailed plans for consulting projects
Writes design documents and specifications
Technical mentoring and leadership skills
Facilitates requirements definition sessions
managed complex testing engagements
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in project management
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Project Management Systems/Applications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in information technology
minimum 1 year of experience managing testing engagement
Business Process Engineer
Directs/coordinates/supervises a group of employees engaged in consulting activities
Identifies opportunities for business process improvement
Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions
Assists in defining business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer’s IT standards
Participates in implementing business process improvement recommendations that increase the use of shared common data and facilitates common processes across departments
Works with other STC Customer process engineers to ensure integration of all processes
Assists in identifying IT cost reduction opportunities associated with IT projects and/or support services
Communicates to all business process stakeholders
Consults regarding business process engineering, process measurements, change management, education and training
Facilitates the definition of best in class business processes
Assists in the implementation of cross function and/or cross sector business processes
Incorporates a common process methodology in all re-engineering activity
Maintains common process implementation metrics
Assists in the management of outsourced projects/outsourcer; ensures compliance to quality standards (cost, performance, time, and defects)
Qualifications
Highly developed oral and written communications skills
Very high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Must have ability to bring large, diverse groups to consensus
Sound business and technical judgment
Familiarity with information systems and infrastructure in support of engineering, manufacturing, and general business processes
Knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to organization
Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
Ability to establish, use and support integration and communications among applications, databases and technology platforms
Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and tools associated with analysis of a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow
Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with company's business needs and architectural principles
Education and Experience
Advanced degree with at least 5 years of consulting experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years consulting experience
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of IT experience and participation in major complex, process improvement activities
Background in applying business process management techniques to re-engineer business processes
MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science preferred
Web Master
Maintains web systems, messaging and other distributed web systems
Responsible for communication between legacy, development and production servers
Performs usage monitoring and reporting
Implements code/change management policies and procedures
Provides construction, testing, implementation, and operations of web infrastructure systems based on defined technical architectures and solutions
Assist in the evaluation and testing of hardware, software, and network configurations based on STC Customer needs
Identifies, analyzes, and devises solutions to infrastructure system problems
Establish and maintain security and integrity standards and controls
Participates in web infrastructure implementations, upgrades, and conversions
Monitors web server load balancing and fault tolerance
Qualifications
Experience with web based standards and network technologies
Experience with maintenance of both legacy client servers and web servers
Experience in statistical web tools
Hardware knowledge: Cisco Routers, Cisco LocalDirector, Wintel servers, AS400 based hardware, Cisco switches, etc.
Programming language familiarity: C, Perl, Visual Basic, CFML, SQL, etc.
Expert understanding of web based technologies
A working, through knowledge of HTML & XML, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and/or other design related applications, etc.
Education and Experience:
Associates' Degree and 3 plus years’ experience with web based information management
