Computer Operator I

Saalex•Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA

17d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking an Computer Operator I in Point Mugu, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $24.16- $26.50 hourly (depending upon experience) Work Location: Onsite. Essential Functions: A Computer Operator I analyzes existing or proposed systems, designs data processing programs and related procedures to process data, and uses a multi-step process (i.e., system investigation, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance) to bring new or changed systems to meet customer requirements. The employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties: Comply with computer operation policy, standards, and procedures Ensure general guidelines and technical standards are being met Interpret program requirements, audit auxiliary peripheral units to ascertain correctness of input data, and check condition and arrangement of tapes Coordinate inputs/data in support of meeting contractual requirements Compile programs for programmers Write minor operational programs Organize computer input and output of data Investigate and locate source of non-standard irregularities Analyze and recover program operations in complex error situations Provide support to investigate and troubleshoot problems in operational hardware and software and develop solutions for issues discovered Provide technical support to computer users and organize sequence of events in computer operation cycle Provide general maintenance and installation support of computer equipment Establish and maintain a filing system of databases for tracking and inventory of database information Provide direct customer interface to identify and support database requirements Design modifications to current interface to identify and support database requirements Develop, process, and submit data reports for technical presentations and meetings Other duties as assigned or required Other Responsibilities: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Requirements

Demonstrated working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs (Windows)
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Good planning/organizational skills
Ability to work under deadlines
Excel experience
Vocational/technical or military equivalent training beyond high school and a minimum of five years of job-related experience are required for this position required.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Responsibilities

Comply with computer operation policy, standards, and procedures
Ensure general guidelines and technical standards are being met
Interpret program requirements, audit auxiliary peripheral units to ascertain correctness of input data, and check condition and arrangement of tapes
Coordinate inputs/data in support of meeting contractual requirements
Compile programs for programmers
Write minor operational programs
Organize computer input and output of data
Investigate and locate source of non-standard irregularities
Analyze and recover program operations in complex error situations
Provide support to investigate and troubleshoot problems in operational hardware and software and develop solutions for issues discovered
Provide technical support to computer users and organize sequence of events in computer operation cycle
Provide general maintenance and installation support of computer equipment
Establish and maintain a filing system of databases for tracking and inventory of database information
Provide direct customer interface to identify and support database requirements
Design modifications to current interface to identify and support database requirements
Develop, process, and submit data reports for technical presentations and meetings
Other duties as assigned or required