Position: IT Functional Expert Consultant
Location: 601 D St NW Washington DC (Remote options available as determined by USAODC IT Applications Manager)
Duration: 12 Months
Must be U.S Citizen
Required Experience
At least 57 years of handson successful experience in systems development and implementation. Minimum of 4 years of specialized experience in the appropriate technical areas as outlined below.
Technical Skills & Proficiencies
1. Database Technologies
- Advanced expertise in MS SQL Server for largescale data management.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Oracle 12c/19c and PostgreSQL.
- Proficiency in PL/SQL for database programming.
- Expertise in data modeling and database design ensuring efficient data structures and performance optimization.
2. Web Development
- Proficient in .NET applications using C#.
- Strong understanding of XML and JSON for data exchange.
- Skilled in Web Services (SOAP REST API) and testing tools like SoapUI.
- Expertise in HTML5 CSS Ajax for responsive web design.
- Experience in Java development and Internet Authentication Service (IAS) for Windows Server.
3. Development Tools & Technologies
- Experience with ETL processes and SQL Server Integration Services for data transformation.
- Proficiency in data modeling tools such as ERWin and TOAD.
- Skilled in dashboard development using Tableau and Power BI.
- Experience in MS Access development and VB Script.
- Proficient in server management tools specifically Apache and Apache Tomcat.
4. Operating Systems
- Windows Server administration expertise.
- Experience with Linux systems management.
- Desired Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the design implementation and maintenance of data warehouse solutions.
- Develop and manage ETL processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Design optimized data models and schema structures to support reporting requirements.
- Implement and manage dashboards and reporting solutions for data visualization.
- Ensure all technical processes are welldocumented for future reference.
- Evaluate and recommend suitable Commercial OffTheShelf (COTS) or government software solutions.
- Oversee data migration efforts from legacy systems ensuring minimal disruption.
- Develop comprehensive system cutover plans for a seamless transition.
- Conduct detailed technical analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
- Lead user acceptance testing to validate functionality and performance.
- Design and develop interfaces for multiagency data integration.
- Transition legacy SOAP web services to REST API for enhanced compatibility.
- Implement robust solutions for data and document exchange with external entities.
- Coordinate and perform interface testing with external agency partners.
- Lead the development of web applications ensuring scalable and secure design.
- Develop comprehensive database structures including forms reports and interfaces.
- Execute unit and system integration testing to validate application functionality.
- Provide postimplementation support and troubleshooting as required.
- Maintain and update existing applications and processes.
- Implement security measures and improvements to maintain system integrity.
- Maintain uptodate system architecture documentation for audit and reference.
- Develop scripts for data updates and troubleshooting as necessary.
- Provide quick solutions for adhoc user requests to maintain productivity.
Security Requirements
- Must pass a Tier 4 HighRisk Public Trust Background Investigation.
- Must meet the DOJ Residency Requirement (3 out of the last 5 years in the U.S.).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.