Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Rosslyn, VA
U.S. Citizenship Required with Ability to Receive Secret Clearance
 
Description of Duties:
 
The  .NET Application Developer will design and implement enterprise solutions using .NET for our client at the Department of State.  The position provides the opportunity to work with a team of highly experienced .Net developers working on projects with significant impact.
 
Required Experience: 
�   3+ yrs with .Net development, design and implementation
�   7 overall years in development/integration
� Extensive application development experience with C#
� Strong web application development skills with HTML, javascript, CSS, AJAX
� Oracle and SQL Server database development experience including stored procedures
� Crystal Reports design experience strongly preferred but not required
� US citizenship is required
 
Education Requirements: BS, Computer Science or related field ideal
 
Additional Notes:
 
�   Position will be on-site with our government client.
�   Data modeling experience desired.
 
 
Salary: Highly competitive, depends on experience
 

Business Intelligence Developer

Position:  Business Intelligence Developer for Department of State Enterprise Data Warehouse
Location: Arlington, VA

Clearance: US Citizen with Final Secret Clearance minimum, Active Top Secret Clearance preferred

Description: 
The Department of State (DoS) has identified implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) as a critical initiative.  The immediate system will bring together information from 3 high-level systems in order to prove the value and capability of the EDW.  The Business Intelligence (BI) developer of this system will be responsible for the design and development of reporting and analytic ability of the data warehouse.  Additionally, the BI Developer will help ensure the warehouse is designed to meet the specified requirements through participating in design reviews and testing efforts.  The EDW team will work closely with DoS users to ensure their requirements are accurate and are met appropriately. 

Required Experience:

� 7+ years experience working with complex data warehouse projects
� Experience with Oracle BI, Business Objects, or Microsoft BI solution
� Experience working with users to ensure BI requirements are developed to specification
� Ability to analyze source data for potential data quality issues and recommend a proper course of action
� Experience implementing data warehouse projects following the Business Dimensional Lifecycle/Kimball method
� Experience with Oracle databases
� Experience preparing a Training guide for users detailing use of the BI tool in a user friendly manner.
� Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and written, to end users and executive management 
� Sufficient knowledge to identify and help avoid pitfalls associated with data warehousing
� Must be self-motivated and take initiative in performing tasks

Desired Experience:

� Experience designing ETL processes to populate the data warehouse
� Experience participating in the architecture process and peer reviews.
� Experience participating in end user and technical requirement sessions
� Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

Education: B.S. in computer related field, M.S. preferred
Duration: 1-2 years
Salary: Experience based and competitive

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

 

CITI is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

 

Java Application Developer with experience in all aspect of software development lifecycle for Java based applications.

 

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Mandatory Experience: 5+ yrs in application development using J2EE, Java Swing, Java Beans
Desired Experience: BEA WebLogic, MVC architecture and SOAP/Web Services, JDBC, Oracle, XML, HTML
Responsibilities:
� Review requirements and historical documents to understand project.
� Development and maintenance of, Java and J2EE Web applications
� Unit test components and work with test team to develop integration test scenarios
� Assure that code conforms to accessibility standards, security standards and coding standards
� Revise architecture, models, and documents to reflect changes in implementation of business rules
� Coordinate efforts with development lead and other developers
� Design system components including: interface module and data transference.
� Conduct and participate in peer reviews.
� Report development status to Project Manager.
� Participate in meetings of external developer groups for purpose of development standards and common component design.

Position:  Senior Integration Engineer
Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: US Citizen with Ability to Receive Top Secret Clearance

Description: 
Senior Integration Engineer position at Department of State, Bureau Of Consular Affairs.  Interface with development groups to deploy, manage and troubleshoot releases of custom web applications on Windows servers.  Work with data center operations to install and manage server hardware.   Troubleshoot network or server related application performance issues.

Required Experience:

� 6 + years experience with Windows Server technologies.  Including deep understanding of Windows 2003 Server. 
� Ability to troubleshoot and repair Dell and HP server hardware.
� Strong knowledge of configuring and managing web applications running on IIS 6.0 and earlier.
� Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies.
� Excellent written and oral communication skills.
� Ability to work well in distributed and collaborative team environments.
� Experience in supporting 24/7 operations.

Desired Experience:

� 2 + years helpdesk experience.

� ITIL framework knowledge.

� Experience with server monitoring tools such as NetIQ.

� Rational and Remedy administration.

 

 

Clearance: US Citizen with Final Secret Clearance minimum, Active Top Secret Clearance preferred

Description: 
The Department of State (DoS) has identified implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) as a critical initiative.  The immediate system will bring together information from 3 high-level systems in order to prove the value and capability of the EDW.  The architect of this system will help design and build a near real-time data warehouse following a Business Dimensional Lifecycle approach.  The EDW team will work closely with DoS users to ensure their requirements are accurate and are met appropriately.  Part of this effort is to assist the government in determining the best data warehousing tools to use for the EDW. 

Required Experience:

� 10+ years experience working with complex data warehouse projects
� Experience designing ETL processes to populate the data warehouse using Informatica PowerCenter
� Ability to analyze source data for potential data quality issues and address these issues in the ETL procedures
� Experience using the Informatica Metadata Management tool
� Experience using the Informatica Data Profiling tool
� Experience implementing data warehouse projects following the Business Dimensional Lifecycle/Kimball method
� Experience in architecting a data warehouse from the ground up, including but not limited to security, auditing, maintenance, availability, etc.
� Experience with Oracle databases
� Proficient in dimensional data modeling
� Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and written, to end users and executive management 
� Develop both logical and physical architectures from defined requirements
� Sufficient knowledge to identify and help avoid pitfalls associated with data warehousing
� Capable of documenting system architecture and prepare a design document that is easily understandable to less technical individuals
� High-level knowledge of various industry leading data warehouse components (databases, ETL tools, BI/reporting tools)
� Must be self-motivated and take initiative in performing tasks

Desired Experience:

� Experience with Business Objects Business Intelligence suite
� Experience utilizing an enterprise service bus to transfer data between source and target systems
� Experience participating in end user and technical requirement sessions
� Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

Education: B.S. in computer related field, M.S. preferred
Duration: 1-2 years
Salary: Experience based and competitive

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

 

CITI is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

 

The project supports 250 U.S. government posts domestically and worldwide and supports approximately 3,400 worldwide clients including 1,200 users that are customers at their headquarters.

The customer develops, deploys and maintains the unclassified and classified IT infrastructures that help execute these missions.  To comply with the fast paced changes inherent to data processing and telecommunications, the project requires that contractor services provide for rapid provisioning of highly experienced and trained individuals with the IT backgrounds and the security clearances required of the environment of PC-based local and wide-area network infrastructures.

We handle the network operations for the client�s organization. This includes a staff of approximately 25 people performing operations, maintenance, and Tier II support of a network that supports over 1,200 CA customers at its headquarters facilities, and over 3,400 customers worldwide.

Responsibilities
� Program Management of multi-million dollar government task with ~25 dedicated resources.
� Perform costing analysis, earned value analysis, project performance metrics, and all customer reporting.
� Ensure that all team members are functioning at peak performance.
� Work with PMO Manager to ensure that all task management functions are consistent with the CITI PMO, customer PMO, and PMI methodology.
� Report regularly on performance metrics and project success factors.
� Develop project schedules and ensure conformance.  Identify deviations early in the process and adjust schedules and staffing needs accordingly. 
� Develop staffing plans and ensure availability of necessary resources.
� Manage customer expectations and constrain scope while ensuring satisfaction for all stakeholders.

Requirements
� PMP and 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience
� Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field.
� Familiarity with enterprise network operations and terminology.
� Management experience with government contracts.
� 2+ years of experience managing teams of 15+ team members in a fast paced environment.

Desired Experience
� Department of State network familiarity
� Masters Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
� Technical certifications

U.S. Citizenship Required with Ability to Receive Secret Clearance
 

Provide expert management and coordination of all IT configuration and release activities and requirements for one or more projects. Lead the Configuration Management function at CITI by instituting and demonstrating industry best practices for configuration and release management.  Ensure the integrity of releases and of pre-release configuration items by executing the following:

� Interfacing and managing multiple internal and external teams� configuration needs during release.
� Be CM/Release POC interfacing with customer�s CM function for testing and release.
� Document CM processes and plans using Visio, PowerPoint and other tools.
� Identify and maintain Configuration Items.
� Perform configuration control of software baselines and modifications.
� Perform configuration audits; track, monitor and resolve discrepancy reports.
� Create software builds for testing and release purposes.
� Prepare and package Intellectual Property and documentation for software deliveries.
� Release software packages.
� Act as primary liaison between upper management and other functional groups for configuration and release management purposes.
� Maintain consistent configuration control processes across projects, with the assistance of the corporate PMO.
� Conduct configuration/release readiness reviews to validate release packages.

 

Mandatory Experience: 
� Six to seven years experience in CM field
� Demonstrated experience in all Microsoft Suite products, particularly Project and Visio
� Analytical and critical thinking skills; agile problem-solving abilities
� Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholder needs across internal and external teams
� Experience with rational Visual Source Safe, Subversion or equivalent
� Experience with a defect tracking system
� Experience with Microsoft Installer
� Experience with Wise Installer
� Experience implementing configuration management processes and practices
� Qualified to obtain a USG security clearance at the Secret level or above
� U.S. Citizenship

 

Desired Experience:  
� Two or more years as Configuration and/or Release manager
� Experience with Agile development practices
� Experience creating build/test farms using automated tools such as ANT
� Experience with federal software/IT contractors
� Active USG security clearance at the Secret level or above

US Citizen with Ability to Receive Secret Clearance

 

Description:
To work closely with both the Development & Support Departments, and take responsibility for writing and editing documentation as required by projects following standard SDLC methodology. 
To perform the role of primary resource for planning, coordinating, producing and managing project documentation for all aspects of the project's life cycle.

 

Requirements:

� 3 + yrs experience in technical writing, with experience in developing and maintaining documentation in a team-based environment
� B.S. in computer related or scientific field preferred
� With excellent organization, communication and writing styles the candidate will have an eye for detail.
� Communicate effectively across all areas of project, and with other project teams.
� Manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
� Proactively engage the assistance of team members in cooperative tasks.
� Experience with MS Office Suite including VISIO and MS Project

 

Desired:
� Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client focus a must.
� Experience with CMMI.

Education: B.S. in computer related or scientific field preferred

Responsibilities:
� Manage and develop source material, and work with / consult SMEs in preparing draft and final documentation.
� Provide guidance and direction in the areas of document quality, format, and style. Ensure adherence to specifications.
� Participate in corporate process improvement initiatives; drive activities of project group.
� Assist Project Manager with preparing and formatting Weekly Activity Report and Monthly Status Reports to clients.

 

Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience

US Citizen with Ability to Receive Secret Clearance

 

Description:

The Requirements Analyst will gather business/system requirements, provide oral and written communication, and assist with product life cycle management effort for projects with government and non-profit agency clients.   The Requirements Analyst will be a key player on small teams developing web applications and services.

 

Requirements:
� 5+ years in software development life cycle: requirements management, design definition, application and system testing, and production readiness.
� Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client focus a must.

 

Desired:
� Successful track record using a formal development methodology.
� Experience with CMMI.

 

Education: B.S. in computer related or scientific field preferred

 

Responsibilities:
� Gather and manage system requirements.
� Develop, validate and maintain use cases.
� Maintain and track change requests.
� Communicate with technical and non technical team members and stakeholders
� Develop and maintain project documentation
� Review project deliverables
� Tailor and implement corporate CMMI compliant development processes
� Create and maintain traceability matrices
� Identify and document project risks
� Perform configuration management activities as related to Requirements Management
� Assist in developing and executing test plan and test scripts

 

Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience

Description:
A mid-level software tester with experience in testing web-based and Windows-based client-server applications.

 

Requirements:
� 3+ years in Software Testing of Windows-based and web-based client server systems. 1+ years of Automated Testing experience.  5+ years in IT industry.
� Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client focus a must.

 

Desired:
� 1+ years of Software development in Windows-based or Web-based applications.  Rational Test Tools.  Experience in testing .NET, Java, and PowerBuilder applications.  Knowledge of PC/Network administration and SQL. 
� Experience with CMMI.

U.S. Citizenship Required with Ability to Receive Secret Clearance
 
Description: 
Provide expert �hands-on� assistance with process and project management of corporate teams as part of an agile corporate Program Management Office (PMO).  This assistance may include consultation, document preparation, document review, chairing structured meetings, coaching project teams in identifying and using process improvement practices, to actual management of an entire client process improvement project.  As circumstances require, work as part of a team, or work independently with general guidance from management, or lead a team.  The CITI PMO operates on a service philosophy, and is dedicated to providing support to our operational projects in their usage of best practices for project and process management.  We are looking for practicing professionals with hands-on skills in assisting project management with process engineering, documentation, measurement and compliance, and the facilitation skills to assist project team members in executing operational processes.

 

Mandatory Experience: 
1. Proof of successful completion of SEI�s Introduction to CMMI (Staged and Continuous) training course.
2. Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
3. Minimum of two years full-time experience in IT project management, project coordination or team leadership.
4. Minimum of two years full-time experience managing or coordinating IT and/or software project life cycles and development life cycles (actual coding or development work not necessary).
5. Minimum of two years full-time experience as an integral part of a process improvement team working toward achieving SEI CMMi certification of at least Level 2.
6. Minimum of two years effectively facilitating and communicating in meetings, working sessions, and interviews.
7. Minimum of two years displaying proven excellence in written and oral communication.
8. Minimum of two years displaying ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with people at all organizational levels up to and including executive management. 9. Capabilities-level knowledge of major information technology practices, methodologies, and software packages.
10. Qualified to obtain a USG security clearance at the Secret level or above.
11. U.S. Citizenship.

 

Desired Experience:  
1. Two years experience supporting a SEI CMMI Level 2 or above organization.
2. Experience on a SCAMPI-A, SCAMPI-B or SCAMPI-C level appraisal team.
3. Familiarity with EVMS, ITIL, and/or ISO helpful but not required.
4. PMP or CAPM certification helpful but not required.
5. Active USG security clearance at the Secret level or above.