Complete Description:
**local candidates strongly preferred
**manager may conduct an initial phone interview but ALL candidates must be able to interview in person, NO exceptions
**all candidates must be eligible to be hired directly by the Commonwealth of VA with NO sponsorship
**short term contract with ability to apply for a future full time position
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ Office of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is seeking a highly skilled professional to analyze and document requirements; design application user interfaces; translate requirements into efficient code; develop test plans and test completed programs and modules; communicate with business users concerning requirements, technical needs and issue resolution; provides technical support for production applications. Provide design specifications programmers and ensure specifications are clear, concise and meet the needs of the data owner. The position provides support for both internal and external customer facing projects. Works closely with business unit application users and with all roles in Information Services & Technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: Strong technical skills to include .NET; database design; MS SQL Server Integration Services; MS SQL Reporting Services; writing MS SQL server stored procedures, functions, etc; Java. Well organized with the knowledge of industry standard development processes. Knowledge of SDLC approaches and Agile. Knowledge of behavioral healthcare or healthcare. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening skills. Demonstrated effectiveness in building rapport and relationship with peers and staff at all levels in the organization including executive management. College degree in information systems technology or equivalent combination of course work, experience and training in computer systems concepts and design. Prior experience as a programmer analyst. Healthcare experience desired. Experience in a software development, testing, training and/or other IT technical capacity desired.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
.NET
Required
8
Years
SQL
Required
5
Years
MS SQL server
Required
5
Years
VB
Required
5
Years
ASP
Required
8
Years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required
Bachelor Degree in IT, CS or equivalent
Highly desired