Computer Systems Analyst, Journeyman

About the Role

Provide DevSecOps and Agile IT support services for operational mission support for the systems under the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Information Systems Division (ISD) portfolio. Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Provide analysis and design of business systems for different applications such as financial, accounting, human resources, and other enterprise systems. Handle test scripts and service requirements; work closely with end users on project development and implementation.

Analysts should have a working knowledge of relational database environments, structured analysis, data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling, and cost accounting to plan the system. Specify the inputs to be accessed by the system, design the processing steps, and format the output to meet the users’ needs. Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed system will be financially feasible.

Promptly notify the site ISSM/ISSO when changes occur that might affect certifications and accreditations of systems. Ensure the site Configuration Management plan correlates to the process steps in the system development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
• Review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Analyze or recommend commercially available software.
• Design business systems for applications such as financial, accounting, human resources, and other enterprise systems.
• Handle test scripts and service requirements; collaborate with end users on project development and implementation.
• Apply knowledge of relational database environments, structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
• Specify system inputs, design processing steps, and format outputs to meet user needs.
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses.
• Notify the site ISSM/ISSO of changes affecting system certifications and accreditations.
• Ensure the Configuration Management plan aligns with the system development life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Math, or related field, or at minimum an IT Certification. Three years' experience is equivalent to one year of education.
• Minimum of five years related experience in software engineering, including the design, coding, testing, and documentation of computer programs.
• Experience with principles, practices, and procedures used in phases of applications/systems lifecycle development, engineering, programming, or analysis.
• Experience with databases, network infrastructure, and data processing techniques.
• Two years of experience in an Agile DevSecOps software development environment and methodologies.
• Two years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 1 for unclassified systems.
• Secret Clearance required.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Immediate vesting in 401(k).
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Earned Bonuses & Awards.
• Professional Training Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.