Senior Computer Systems Analyst

About the role

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Analyst to support the NGC2 Program, a critical component of the US Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement large scale information systems supporting complex operational requirements.
• Study existing systems and procedures to identify improvements or opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Affirm suitability of information systems in terms of intended outcomes and user needs.
• Formulate detailed system specifications for use by computer programmers.
• Support development of coding, testing, debugging, and system validation requirements.
• Liaise with hardware/software vendors and end users to ensure alignment of technical solutions.
• Support creation of complex data models, data flows, and integration solutions.
• Identify inefficiencies in systems and recommend corrective or optimization strategies.
• Evaluate system interactions, interfaces, and workflows for performance improvements.
• Ensure designed solutions support operational effectiveness, scalability, and reliability.
• Resolve complex system design or integration challenges.
• Provide expert guidance on software architecture, system behavior, and data processes.
• Investigate system performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with programmers, system administrators, engineers, and end users.
• Provide system analysis input to program reviews, design reviews, and modernization planning.
• Ensure solutions meet Defense standards, cybersecurity requirements, and mission objectives.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a PhD from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Substitutions are allowed: a BA/BS with 6 additional years of experience may substitute for the PhD, and an MA/MS/MBA with 3 additional years may substitute for the PhD.

Experience: 12+ years of experience analyzing and designing business applications on complex, large scale systems. Extensive experience with database management concepts, data architecture, and information retrieval methods. Experience supporting systems within a DoD environment. Experience providing system specifications to programming teams for coding, testing, and debugging.

Skills

• Advanced understanding of database design, storage systems, and retrieval technologies.
• Ability to analyze workflows, system interactions, and business logic requirements.
• Experience developing system requirements, system models, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with modern development environments, programming logic, and data integration.

Desired qualifications

• Advanced Domain Skills.
• Experience supporting command and control, intelligence, or mission critical Defense systems.
• Understanding of cloud architectures, enterprise systems, or distributed computing.
• Tools & Technology: Experience with modern data environments, middleware, or integration tools.
• Tools & Technology: Familiarity with modern data environments, middleware, or integration tools.
• Tools & Technology: Experience with enterprise level modeling tools, data visualization tools, or workflow systems.
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+).
• Certifications: Enterprise architecture certification (TOGAF, FEAF, etc.).
• Certifications: Data analytics or database certifications.