Software Specialist

Leidos • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Leidos is currently seeking a Software Specialist to join their team. This role involves the analysis of systems requirements, timelines, requirements allocation, defining interfaces, system testing and integration, and quality assurance. The specialist will be responsible for technical planning, system design, development, integration, and system verification and validation. The position requires influencing the development of innovative solutions that impact strategic customer goals and results, and recommending new technical solutions in support of strategy and operations. It also includes applying technical knowledge to resolve complex problems, developing innovative solutions through research and integration of best practices, and communicating with leadership on matters of significant importance, including new concepts, practices, and approaches. The specialist is expected to influence others regarding the pros and cons of alternatives and the best value approach to phased solutioning.

Requirements

• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Able to effectively utilize core scripting languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience (additional experience in lieu of degree)
• In-depth understanding of Core programming tools (i.e. Python)
• Understanding of ServiceNow principles
• Understanding of algorithmic theories
• Understanding of data analysis concepts and their application across range of deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a non-prem environment
• Experience navigating proprietary customer developed systems
• Able to create and present power point presentations to demonstrate concepts and solution pathways
• Experience in the Service Now Modules of; Inventory, Procurement, Software Activation, Report Generation
• Experience working with Data Analysis and presentation tools such as PowerBI and Tableau

Responsibilities

• Analysis of systems requirements, timelines, requirements allocation, defining interfaces, system testing and integration and quality assurance
• Technical planning and system design, development and integration, and system verification and validation
• Influences development of innovative solutions that impact strategic customer goals results
• Recommend new technical solutions in support of strategy and operations
• Applies technical knowledge to resolve highlight complex problems, develops innovative solutions through research and integration of best practices
• Ability to communicate with leadership regarding matters of significant importance, including new concepts, practices and approaches
• Proven ability to influence others with respect to weighing the pros and cons of alternatives and the best value approach to phased solutioning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees