Kent, Campa and Kate Inc. (KCK) is seeking qualified individuals to support USTRANSCOMs web-based system (DPS) for managing personal property shipments for Department of Defense employees and all service members. Hired candidates will provide operations, development, technology upgrades, and systems engineering support for DPS. This includes a focus on software enhancements and engineering services to improve system capabilities, customer usability, and system performance. KCK is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that works hard to employ Veterans and their family members on government contracts. Please see KCK’s website at kckforvets Place of Performance The Place of Performance for this effort is anticipated to be as follows: 201 W. Pointe Drive Swansea, IL 62226 (Suburb of St. Louis/outside of Scott AFB) Senior Java Applications Systems Analyst/Prog. Technical team lead for large/complex logistics application for the DOD. Responsible for all software related issues with the legacy environment consisting of Java, Oracle and Siebel components. Responsible for development of new capabilities utilizing SoftwareAGs WebMethods tool suite or enhancements to the legacy environment. Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 10-12 years related experience. “J2EE software architect/engineer with over 10 years designing/implementing web-based solutions and has a strong drive to resolve software system challenges through technical innovation. Develops object-oriented solutions that meet complex goals and requirements. Experienced in developing applications utilizing Oracle databases. Excellent problem-solving and abstract thinking skills with proven ability to identify problems, analyze possible solutions and determine the best course of action to meet stated objectives. Experienced leader and team lead.” Desired Qualifications: Webmethods experience, Earned Value experience, project estimating and metrics analysis. Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable Systems Development Specialist 2 Responsible for the installation, development, implementation, and customization of hardware and software systems elements. Conducts detailed requirements and systems analysis. Defines and documents detailed functional and systems specifications. Recommends solutions to meet user requirements. Provides inputs for feasibility assessment, impact analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Assists in the designing of program logic based on overall systems design. Codes programs. Helps develop and document test plans and test cases. Performs and documents results of unit, system, integration and user acceptance testing. Will investigate, analyze and resolve system problems. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written, or equipment fabricated or installed. Coordinates with different IS personnel for end-to-end implementation of user requirements, based on established functions and procedures. Assists users and other IS personnel for immediate resolution of system problems (e.g. data analysis, data fix, etc.) Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 2-4 years related experience. Three years of experience with Java development Desired Qualifications - Java developer certification(s), Oracle database experience, PL SQL, Java script, webMethods, BPM experience Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable System Test Engineer 3 Responsible for internal testing to verify Government-approved requirements, software patches, maintenance releases and replacement of COTS software for the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Key applications include Oracle Siebel, Java EE, and Software AG ARIS and webMethods Business Process Management Suite (BPMS). Creates, develops, maintains, and executes manual and automated test standards for the testing of information technology products, equipment or systems. Tests software releases during the product development. Provides technical expertise on specific products, operating systems and specialized environments. Writes or assists in the development of test plans and test procedures. Establishes test processes and requirements documents. Reports test results and enters problems and issues into the database. Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing. Develops test environment using test automation tools and agile methods. Establishes dashboard for easy accessibility to execution status. Identifies risks and provides mitigation strategies and options. Participates in agile project & task planning and execution. Collaborates with product management and technical writers to ensure manuals are in synch with the software to ensure that quality is built in from the ground up. Interfaces with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve problems that cause test failures. Assists junior engineers in the development of test procedures and actual test conduct. Generates reports and reviews documents generated by junior engineers. Documents usable test engineering data applicable to the assignment. Studies information from suppliers regarding materials and components to be utilized. May work independently on small projects or assists more senior engineers. May assist with the analyses to develop testing design options or recommendations and may assists in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications on low level projects. Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 5-7 years related experience. Experience working in Government’s acquisition environment. Desired Qualifications: Masters degree Experience testing Oracle Siebel and/or Software AG BPMS Experience with the DoDs Logistics functional environment Experience with the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable Software Quality Assurance Specialist Establish and maintain a quality program for a software engineering, software development, and operations support program. Define and develop quality processes and standards in alignment with CMMI Maturity Level 3 (ML3) and corporate delivery framework. Work closely with the project teams to ensure that they define, document, and adhere to their processes. Objectively evaluate and ensure compliance to standards within the various teams. Interface with the customer, management, and corporate departments to report on quality status and issues. Establish and maintain a Quality Plan. Apply CMMI, software development, and engineering knowledge to assist teams within the program to define, document and maintain standard processes. Ensure the team’s processes are in alignment with CMMI ML3 and CACI’s delivery framework. Perform product and process audits according to the QA Plan to ensure plans and processes are documented, compliance to processes and standards, and effectiveness of execution. Identify, document, and track any resulting corrective actions to closure. Provide input for monthly reporting related to quality efforts, progress, and issues. Communicate with corporate QA on quality initiatives. Provide objectivity and raise issues, questions, or concerns to senior leadership. Evaluate areas to determine root cause of deficiencies; plan for and implement corrective actions. Identify and measure against quality objectives. Define, track and analyze quality data for deviations and trends. Train the staff on quality roles, objectives, and expectations for the program. Assist with the documentation review process for client deliverables. Ensure that rework needed is completely and accurately addressed. Facilitate after action reviews, lessons learned, and coordinate and implement process improvement efforts for the program. Assist with impact analysis for recommended changes. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service to our customer. Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 5-7 years related QA experience. Experience with CMMI execution for a software development or systems engineering program is required. Desired Qualifications: none Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable. Applications System Analyst Program Lead DPS System webMethods Applications Programmer and Analyst. Develops new capabilities and incorporates software upgrades in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Supports software releases, technology upgrades, and architecture improvements ensuring they are effectively installed, deployed, and documented for the operational environment without service interruption to end users. Key DPS applications include Oracle Siebel, Java J2EE, and Software AG ARIS and webMethods Business Process Management Suite (BPMS). - Supports analysis and design activities using the ARIS modeling tool using Software AG’s Model-to-Execute methodology. - Delivers completed BPMS application code/components to include developed CIs, a build/install checklist, a revised Deployment Guide, and a revised Installation and System Administration Manual upon delivery of every software release, technology upgrade and architecture improvement - Supports the Government in the installation and configuration of BPMS software releases, technology upgrades, architecture improvements, and Learning Management System guides into production, operational-test, and training environments - Provides training to the Government following implementation of each scheduled BPMS software release to the Production environment - Investigates, analyzes and resolves system deployment and installation problems - Coordinates with different Government personnel for end-to-end implementation of user requirements, based on established functions and procedures. - Assists users and other Government personnel for immediate resolution of system problems - Develops documentation for, but not limited to, procedural, program and user documentation. - Delivers the Software Version Description (SVD) and Software Product Specification (SPS) for every software release, technology upgrade, and architecture change. Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 7-9 years related experience. Experience with Software AG’s webMethods Desired Qualifications: Experience working in the Governments acquisition environment - Experience with Software AG BPMS - Experience with webMethods Composite Application Framework (CAF) - Experience with ARIS - Experience with JDBC/ODBC connectors - Experience with SOA applications - Experience with Software AG’s Model-to-Execute Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable Training Analyst 3 This position will be responsible for updating and delivering all Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Learning Management System (LMS) User and Quick Reference Guides affected by new software changes to the system. May also deliver training of the new changes to customers. Confers with management to gain knowledge of identified training requirements for the DPS LMS Conducts the analysis necessary to develop and revise training materials and user guides. Develops and revises user guides and training materials and prepares appropriate training catalogs. Prepares instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids). Prepares student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms). Trains personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops and seminars. Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 5-7 years related training experience. Desired Qualifications: Experience or background with the USTRANSCOM transportation systems; with preference towards DPS Experience as an instructor of Government LMSs Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable Business Systems Analyst Performs at an advanced technical level on all phases of analyzing business and user needs, documenting requirements, and translating into proper system requirement specifications. Develops or modifies procedures to solve complex problems within information systems. Acts as liaison between end-user communities, stakeholders, and service providers within an enterprise. Interviews personnel from functional user area under study to learn general purpose of systems and information requirements of positions involved in the data flow. Analyzes client resources, including funding, personnel, and unfunded requirements. Analyzes business and user needs, documents requirements, and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Tracks and documents changes to functional and business specifications. Monitors and documents post-implementation problems and revision requests. Develops, coordinates and implements plans to test business and functional processes during system development and quality assurance testing. Trains and provides guidance to less experienced Business Systems Analysts. Collect, analyze, and draft functional requirements for the DPS system Prepare draft and final Requirements Traceability Matrixes Review, develop, and facilitate creation of business process models Collect, analyze, and draft functional requirements for the DPS system Prepare draft and final Requirements Traceability Matrixes Review, develop, and facilitate creation of business process models Education Requirements – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Requirements – 5-7 years related experience. Desired Qualifications: Ability to create, update, and post DODAF architecture products Experience working with ARIS Certification Requirements – none Security Clearance Requirements – Secret clearance, must be obtainable
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:55:22 +0000