The selected candidate will provide support to the Social Security Administration in the areas of analysis, design, and technical documentation of Web applications under the direction of the Project Management. They will frequently apply their prior extensive experience in Systems analysis, Systems design, UML based design for web applications and Web Services. The selected candidate will be held accountable for major projects and will develop detailed and robust requirements, systems design and related documentation. Works out the details of functional and design requirements, systems design, programming specifications, data elements, data validation specifications, data capture mechanisms, and data conversion procedures through discussions with government staff and contractors. Translates the functional requirements into systems designs suitable for development of appropriate computer programs. Makes presentations of findings, recommendations, and specifications in formal reports and in oral presentations. Consults with SSA staff and with counterparts to assure understanding of task objectives, identifies problems and suggests improvements.
-All employees must be able to pass a Federal Suitability Check for a position of public trust.
Skills Requirements:
Needed skills:
-Working experience of SharePoint.
-Solid OOD/OOP foundation with experience in UML diagramming and design documentation.
-Knowledge of creating and maintaining Data Flow Diagrams and developing Use Cases.
-Strong Experience in defining systems and Web application requirements.
-Knowledge of .Net development platform.
-Database experience such as Oracle OR DB2, OR SQL Server/SQL OR JDBC.
-Familiarity with project management frameworks.
-Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and CMMI Level 3 Methodologies.
Desired skills:
-Self starter, highly motivated individual, and a team player who adapts to a dynamic work environment.
-Ability to investigate/research issues, determines impact, and provide solutions.
-Familiar with Web Service technologies such as Apache Axis, SOAP and WSDL.
-Familiar with Rational Unified Process, CMM/CMMI.
-Strong communication and technical writing skills to present ideas and concepts effectively; strong and proven problem solving.
-Self-managed with the ability to mentor others.
-Proficient in defining system documentation requirements based on input from technical personnel.
-Exposure to writing Technical White Papers and systems design documents.