Programmer Analyst 3

ORAU•,

1d•$99,986 - $139,090•Remote

About The Position

As an application developer in HEE/NIOSH (Objective 5 – Program Management and Support; Network Support), the Programmer Analyst 3 maintains, updates, and creates applications in support of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Dose Reconstruction Project, and plans projects for the NIOSH Project. Most applications are ASP.NET web applications, with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the front end and C# and SQL Server on the back end. The role also creates databases—including tables, views, and relationships—writes SQL queries, and develops SQL reports. The position works with NIOSH Project managers and users to gather and analyze requirements, make application decisions that meet user needs, and keep work aligned with project priorities and deadlines. It develops and maintains application documentation, user guides, and test plans; tests applications; provides end-user training; and mentors other developers on newly learned skills and technologies. The role also submits applications for cybersecurity scans, resolves security issues before production release, and works with cybersecurity teams to scan applications routinely for new vulnerabilities. The role is full-time and regular, and is remote from U.S.-based locations. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI-level security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience performing the described duties may substitute for the minimum requirements.
At least 4 years of experience developing web-based database applications.
At least 3 years of solid experience using Microsoft .NET technology and SQL Server databases.
Proficiency developing web applications with Microsoft .NET technologies and proficiency with Microsoft Windows, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and SQL.
In-depth experience developing applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework and C#.
Thorough knowledge of creating, testing, and maintaining web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and debugging with Visual Studio and a browser; exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
Experience using Entity Framework.
Experience implementing web security practices and web performance techniques such as bundling and minification.
Experience developing SQL Server databases and writing T-SQL queries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate with business and technical staff at various levels.
Experience gathering user requirements and creating requirements documents.
Experience creating application documentation, such as user guides, and training users one-on-one or in group settings.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Team Foundation Server.
Experience using SQL Server Reporting Services.
Experience with either Web Forms or MVC.
Preferred experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, or Claude to scale day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Create new applications and update and maintain existing applications, primarily ASP.NET web applications as well as scripts and console applications, with attention to user experience, performance, and security.
Develop test plans, test applications, and provide feedback on applications created by self or other developers.
Provide end-user training and develop user guides.
Modify applications as requested by users or ORAU Team management.
Review applications to ensure methods are current and end-user needs continue to be met.
Align priorities with NIOSH and project priorities and meet deadlines.
Perform backup duties for file transfers between NIOSH and ORAUT.
Learn new skills and technologies through training and apply them when updating and creating applications; teach and mentor other developers in those skills and technologies.
Meet with project managers and users to gather requirements for new and existing applications and make decisions on how to proceed while meeting user needs.
Create and maintain required documentation for each application developed.
Gather, analyze, and present requirements for existing or future needs as requested by ORAU Team management.
Write SQL queries to retrieve database data for project users and create SQL reports.
Submit new and updated applications for NIOSH Project cybersecurity scans, fix security issues before production release, and coordinate routine scans for new vulnerabilities.
Create SQL databases for new applications and update existing databases when needed.

Benefits

Legally required benefits.
Group health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible positions.
Retirement plan contribution matching.
Disability insurance.
Group life insurance.
Travel Accident Insurance.
Section 125 reimbursement accounts.
Other voluntary employee-paid benefits and insurance offerings.
Telework.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks.
Occupational Health and Wellness Programs.
Employee Assistance Program.