UNISYS Mainframe COBOL Developer

E Logic • Lanham, MD

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer with deep expertise in UNISYS COBOL 85 and Executive Control Language (ECL) to support the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Audit Information Management System (AIMS). This is a critical role supporting Taxpayer Digital Communications (TDC) modernization, legislative changes (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act), and production system maintenance.

Requirements

• UNISYS COBOL 85 (not IBM COBOL)
• ECL (Executive Control Language)
• CMPlus
• IPF
• TSO/CTS
• Utilities: DMS, FILECRACKER, Infoconnect
• Experience with IDRS/AIMS and IRS Master Files
• Strong documentation skills (MS Word, Visio, DocIT)
• Proven SME-level experience with UNISYS mainframe systems
• Strong background in batch processing, job scheduling, and production support
• Familiarity with IRS processes and Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) preferred
• Ability to meet tight legislative deadlines
• Must meet FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 standards
• U.S.-only data access (no offshore work)
• Encryption: FIPS 140-2/3
• IRS background check and Security Awareness Training required
• MFA and secure access compliance mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IRS processes and Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain UNISYS COBOL 85 programs and ECL scripts
• Use CMPlus for version control
• Work within IPF, TSO/CTS environments
• Update AIMS-related programs and support legislative/system changes
• Gather requirements from IRS stakeholders (SBSE, W&I, TEGE, EPEO)
• Create/update Functional Specification Plans (FSPs) and document in DocIT
• Lead requirement reviews and obtain approvals
• Develop and execute Unit and ISAT test plans
• Perform code reviews and support integration/regression testing
• Manage releases via CMPlus
• Provide Tier I-III support and troubleshoot batch/job failures
• Train IRS personnel to assume system ownership
• Maintain system documentation, data flows, and training sessions

Benefits

• Remote (contractor-provided secure environment)
• Standard hours; occasional nights/weekends for releases
• No travel expected (pre-approval required if needed)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed