Various High-Level IT Positions (PM, BA, Dev, Ops, DBA etc.) for TX Govt. Entity Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Managed IT Services and Network Design/Implementation is seeking candidates for IT positions within a TX Govt. Entity. To be considered please submit a resume, no more than two pages, and your minimum salary requirements. Also please refer to MAI’s other postings for additional similar opportunities with this entity. Technical Specialist Under general supervision, performs analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, development and implementation of new and existing personal computer systems Works on moderately complex applications Confers with end users to determine the types of hardware and software required Writes programs to fulfill requirements or selects appropriate off-the-shelf software and modifies, if necessary, to suit the requirements Trains end users in the use of the equipment and software Identifies data, analysis method and report format required to present and explain an issue, phenomenon or potential solution. Plans, schedules and facilitates technical reviews as necessary Documents technical discussions, action plans and assignments Determines and report status of projects and assignments Collates, analyzes and publishes metrics. Qualifications Must have an extensive knowledge of the product's practical and/or business use Must have advanced knowledge of the primary features, a solid understanding of the operating system(s) that the software runs on, as well as the ability to install, configure, set-up and migrate software Must have advanced knowledge of STC Customer's desktops, laptops, keyboards, printer plotters, modems and associated connections May have certification in production or technology Must have good oral and writing communication skills Ability to create and manipulate electronic databases Ability to take general direction and develop a work plan, including identification and retrieval of necessary information, data, required analysis method or technique and effective report format High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment Effective communication and presentation skills Ability to create high-level presentations using the Microsoft suite of software Education and Experience Associate's degree and 3 plus years’ experience or equivalent Junior Test Analyst Contribute to creation of test plans, test cases and prepare test environments Performing functional, application, and regression testing Creating and executing manual testing procedures Identifying, analyzing and reporting defects Qualifications Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field Understanding of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies Acquires and applies skills and knowledge through training and/or documentation Accepts changes in the STC Customer environment, organizational structure, direction or priorities Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and up to 3 years’ experience or equivalent Training Specialist Plans, develops, and executes user training with STC Customer’s Authorized User community, based on needs. Schedules, delivers, and follows up on STC Customer training needs regarding specific products. May serve as a subject matter expert to the STC Customer’s Authorized User community Acts as the corporate training interface Maintains training database and documentation Qualifications In-depth knowledge of products and/or services being delivered Ability to deliver material, to a broad range of user's with a variety of skill sets, excellent communication skills and, knowledge of adult learning principles Utilizes productivity management principles to, facilitate client training needs, Familiar with the analysis, design, development and implementation of instructional courseware using instructional design standards Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and 2 plus years’ experience or equivalent Technical Specialist Programming Analyzes conventional methods employed by the user for which computerization is recommended Develops problem definition and method/specifications for solution Locates system problems and recommends and implements solutions Develops detailed design and flow of system Codes, tests, debugs, implements and documents new programs Maintains, revises and documents changes to existing programs Qualifications Oral and written communications skills High level of sound logic and analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult Attentiveness to detail and precision Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others Strong knowledge of HTML, Web Development, Java Script, etc. and good Internet Explorer capabilities Strong knowledge of relational data bases with programming capability; able to create/modify queries, reports and visual basic modules to meet STC Customer requirements Education and Experience Associates' Degree and 3 plus years’ experience or equivalent Associate Systems Engineer Possesses the technical skills necessary to participate in business systems development and maintenance processes using a systems methodology Identifies problems or business opportunities, defines the scope of the assigned task, and develops a plan to accomplish that task Utilizes technical skills, creativity and communication skills, with assistance from team members, to design and document a system that fulfills STC Customer requirements Meets team standards, and provides the flexibility to meet future STC Customer needs Interprets and modifies programs Develops test plans that address system design requirements, user test data, and issues concerning size and scope Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides application programming/systems development and support for systems of low complexity Identifies data elements and processes using modeling and documentation techniques Documents controls, audit trails, security requirements, plans and decisions Estimates activities required to complete assignments for a specific task Follows a systems methodology when developing or supporting an application Participates in design walk-throughs Implements test plans, including the creation of test data and the verification of the test environment Maintains hardware and software in the production environment for assigned areas Executes assigned implementation and conversion plans Schedules and monitors the processing of production cycles Education and/or Training AS, BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience Experience Minimum of 1-2 years. Documentation Specialist Develops, produces, and maintains a variety of complex technical and user documentation Plans and executes writing projects that need attention to complex technical content Provides effective and useful presentation of that content, and timely reporting of progress in meeting schedule milestones Qualifications Ability to determine project requirements, perform complex writing, copy-editing, technical editing and documentation design activities. Ability to create document structure and graphics at project level The ability to write consistent and clear documentation with the goal of explaining complex information simply and accurately Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent. Test Analyst Creating test plans, test cases and prepare test environments Performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing Planning and scheduling tasks to ensure that developed products meet business requirements and design specifications Creating and executing manual testing procedures Identifying, analyzing and reporting defects Qualifications Ability to collaborate the client organization and 3rd party vendors Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field Understanding of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies Acquires and applies skills and knowledge through training and/or documentation Accepts changes in the STC Customer environment, organizational structure, direction or priorities Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's business in assigned area Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's industry Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills Strong written and oral communication skills Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and up to 5 years’ experience or equivalent Associate Business Systems Analyst Assists in planning and implementing computer systems Assists in coordinating of upgrades/enhancements to engineering business systems Assists in coordinating information activities as necessary with other departments and/or divisions Assists in coordinating projects and activities with Service Provider and Third Parties Uses and administers company technology practices, standards and procedures Assists in the assessment and documentation of business opportunities, benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications Assists in eliciting and clearly defining and documenting, STC Customer needs and associated requirements Analyzes a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow Analyzes and documents logical relationships among the data, process or events Assists in implementing, new or enhanced applications into a production environment Assists in delivering new or enhanced applications utilizing a variety of formal methodologies and disciplines Qualifications High level of sound logic and analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult Highly developed oral and written communications skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others Experience with networked data management systems Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry) Knowledge of tools, techniques and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures. Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components Education and Experience Technical undergraduate degree in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus Training in college level computer systems Systems Engineer Has the experience and technical skills necessary to participate in the development and maintenance of business systems using a systems methodology Identifies problems or business opportunities Controls the scope of the systems development tasks, and supports the high-level project plan Generates and maintains estimates Converts STC Customer requirements and models from analysis, specifications and business needs, into technical specifications Uses the knowledge and experience from past technical environments and communication skills to design and document a system that will meet STC Customer requirements, team standards, and ensure the flexibility of future STC Customer needs Creates reusable code Documents and implements test plans that address system design requirements, user test data, and cases of appropriate size and scope Proactively addressing production support issues and providing recommendations for improvement Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides application programming/systems development and support for systems of medium complexity Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions to meet STC Customer requirements Competent in the use of modeling and documentation techniques Analyzes the STC Customer environment and new business requirements to define solutions that meet STC Customer needs and have the flexibility to accommodate future changes Recommends business system improvements Suggests and implements documents controls, audit trails, security requirements, plans and decisions Establishes target dates and goals Utilizes a systems methodology when developing or supporting systems development Participates in technical designs and walk-throughs Determines the impact of change on the STC Customer and system, and makes recommendations Modifies program logic involving multiple systems and subsystems Develops and implements test plans Identifies the impact of system software and hardware upgrades on the application and creates a test strategy Education and/or Experience BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years + experience or at least 1 year consulting experience with specialty in a highly complex system Data/Math Modeler Developing, testing, implementing and supporting data and math-based models which run in an inter-active environment. Qualifications Gains understanding of the STC Customer’s business in assigned area Possesses knowledge of the STC Customer’s industry Uses knowledge and experience to improve performance Participates in the cost/benefit analysis of alternative technical solutions Organizes, develops and delivers presentations for multiple levels of STC Customer Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience Performance / Automation Test Analyst Responsible for testing a variety of programs and systems for compliance with nonfunctional requirements Use of automation test tools and creation of small tools to automate manual test cases Specifying overall approach to creating test data, and conditions for test scenarios Preparing testing schedules and documents expected results; advising team on debugging aids available for environment Ability to develop test scripts and utilize appropriate testing tools Ability to prepare schedules, documentation and test data to simulate conditions Qualifications Ability to collaborate the client organization and 3rd party vendors Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the testing field Experience with use of performance test tools and automation test tools Acquires and applies skills and knowledge through training and/or documentation Accepts changes in the STC Customer environment, organizational structure, direction or priorities Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's business in assigned area Acquires knowledge of the STC Customer's industry Education and Experience AS, BA, BS related degrees or equivalent experience A minimum of 2 years of coding and/or performance/automation testing experience. Communications industry knowledge/experience preferred Programmer Associate Develops program specifications/detail design documents Codes, tests, and debugs application programs Works under the direction of a team leader, senior technical leader or analysts Develops prototypes from functional specifications Designs application sub-systems and small systems Responsible for designing and building web pages using a variety of graphic software applications, techniques, and tools; designing and developing user interface features, site animation, and special-effects elements Contributing to the design group's efforts to enhance the look and feel of the organization's online offerings; designing the website to support the organization's strategies and goals relative to external communications Qualifications Has participated in the application design of systems, including use of analytical techniques Demonstrates an understanding of object-oriented development tools and techniques Has worked on multiple platforms and/or with multiple methodologies Capable of basic HTML content management support Expert understanding of web based technologies; a working, through knowledge of html, Photoshop Illustrator, and/or other design related application Education and/or Training Trained in basic application development methods Familiarity with web basics through college courses or other computer related experience Bachelor's Degree Under 5 years’ experience Advanced Systems Engineer Applies principles, theories, and concepts, as well as expertise in related disciplines, to work activities and complex business systems Contributes to the understanding of new principles and concepts Leads systems development efforts that impact the STC Customer Advises, counsels and mentors STC Customer and team members on technical issues Improves strategic processes and direction, serves as a subject-matter expert Transfers knowledge base across lines of business Anticipates and resolves problems and advocates change Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides application programming/systems development and support for complex systems Provides technical solutions for technology planning Manages systems development efforts, including activities such as assigning tasks to co-workers, conducting project plan reviews, preparing systems development related documentation, and monitoring cost and resource estimates Conducts post-development reviews and disseminates findings Develops work breakdown structure for large systems development efforts Establishes target dates and goals Supports estimating, forecasting, budgeting, tracking, and control of economics Develops and delivers presentations as a technical expert Provides technical leadership for proposal efforts Prepares cost models for new business opportunities Plans and leads STC Customer requirements reviews Applies Third Party products, services, and processes pertinent to the STC Customer base Translates STC Customer requirements for Third Parties Coaches others in improving programming techniques, methodologies, and deliverables Analyzes measurement results to identify improvements to work practices Education and/or Training Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Experience 4 plus years’ experience or equivalent Business Systems Analyst Establishes uses and supports integration and communications among, applications, databases and technology platforms Uses and administers company technology practices, standards and procedures Manages an inventory of technology related assets hardware, software, application systems, databases, licenses, products Assists in the assessment and documentation of business opportunities, benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications Elicits and clearly defines and documents STC Customer needs and associated requirements Analyzes a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow Analyzes and documents logical relationships among the data, process or events Defines and implements specific technical foundation for an application (software, data bases, and hardware) Designs effective graphic user interface desktop workstation Qualifications High level of sound logic and analytical ability difficult Highly developed oral and written communications skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employee and elicit work output Ability to guide and advise less experienced business systems analysis personnel Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc. Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry) Knowledge of tools, techniques and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years’ experience or equivalent. Associate Business Process Engineer Identifies opportunities for business process improvement Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions Assists in defining business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer IT standards Participates in implementing business process improvement recommendations that increase the use of shared common data and facilitates common processes across departments Aids other STC Customer process engineers to ensure integration of all processes Assists in identifying IT cost reduction opportunities associated with IT projects and/or support services Facilitates the definition of best in class business processes Assists in the implementation of cross function and/or cross sector business processes Incorporates a common process methodology in all re-engineering activity Maintains common process implementation metrics Supports the management of outsourced projects/outsourcer; ensures compliance to quality standards (cost, performance, time, defects) Supports the prioritization of business requirements Qualifications Highly developed oral and written communications skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others Sound business and technical judgment Familiarity with information systems and infrastructure in support of engineering, manufacturing, and general business processes Knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to organization Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc. Ability to establish, use and support integration and communications among applications, databases, and technology platforms Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and tools associated with analysis of a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with company's business needs and architectural principles Education and Experience Technical undergraduate degree in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus Background in major complex, process improvement activities Background in applying business process management techniques to re-engineer business processes Minimum 3 years of consulting experience Project Manager I / Test Leads Applies advanced planning and scheduling techniques (WBS, OBS, CPM) Performs schedule variance analysis Presents project status to the project team Develops templates Facilitates plan development Able to provide project management training Develops and documents basic project management processes and procedures Provides resource requirement planning Identifies issues and recommends alternate solutions Perform small-scale project management needs assessments Uses STC Customer methodologies to develop project plans Skilled defining project scope and requirements with the STC Customer In the case of Test Leads, Performing complex functional, application, regression and performance testing Qualifications Effective oral and written communication skills High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively and motivate team members High degree of professionalism and integrity Ability to understand and translate STC Customer business requirements Analytical and creative ability where problems are extremely complex Typically has knowledge of 3 or more technical skill sets In the case of Test Leads, thorough understanding of testing processes, expertise in commonly used testing tools and extensive experience with testing complex applications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years equivalent work experience 3 to 5 years Project Management and/or business experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project Management Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Project Management systems/applications In the case of Test Leads, minimum of 1 year experience as a test lead Database Analyst Assesses future information requirements in order to develop long-range comprehensive database plans Develops policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment Develops and maintains routines to facilitate database use Coordinates and supports migration to new data management system software levels Assures that appropriate database management software is available and effectively used Determines, implements, and enhances standards on database security Educates applications programmers about database concepts and efficient access techniques, and assists them in analysis and problem resolutions pertaining to database Performs database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements Designs and implements the procedures necessary to save and recover databases from hardware and software failures Supervises the design and maintenance of database structures Analyzes, designs, and implements databases Determines database storage requirements Develops and maintains data dictionary ensuring uniformity of definitions and sets standards for use of data dictionary Performs database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements Develops and maintains database access and update procedures to ensure the proper control of the databases Recommends and executes the procedures Qualifications Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design; of computer operations, systems, and procedures; of project control and cost estimating techniques; of computer programming languages; of data processing flowcharting techniques; of database structures and theories; of current database technologies; of data analysis techniques. Ability to use data base access tools for application delivery Strong familiarity with analysis, planning and management reporting functions High level of analytical ability where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years’ experience or equivalent. Programmer Knowledgeable about various SDLC methodologies and programming languages Responsible for coding of modules, ensure code developed meets coding standards and meets the identified requirements Helps in defining coding standards Assists junior programmers with their tasks and provides necessary coaching and guidance Responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing software code (such as HTML, CGI, and Java scripts) for a component of the website Working with graphic designers and other members of a project team to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the website Qualifications Shows capabilities of performing team leader functions Develops and/or leads the development of prototypes Familiar with data modeling design and database concepts Familiarity with relational database technologies and capabilities Software knowledge, such as: Microsoft Visual InterDev, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft Gif Animator, etc. Working knowledge with programming languages Working knowledge of web technology standards Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and 4 plus years programming experience or equivalent Senior Systems Engineer Leads and develops technical and business systems related activities of major significance to the STC Customer Coaches and counsels project managers and STC Customer on technical solutions Responsible for assisting in the business proposal process Develops principles and concepts and innovative solutions for the STC Customer enterprise Develops/maintains depth and breadth across lines of business Regularly interacts with senior management/major STC Customer Interactions normally involve complex situations and/or influencing and persuading other strategic level managers Major Duties and Responsibilities Supervises a group of consultants/analysts engaged in specialized activities & services Sets technical direction for the project/application Provides program/project leadership for STC Customer solutions Integrates interrelated projects and manages projects Leads technical planning process Defines consistent project management standards and procedures across the organization Employs consistent measurement techniques Informs STC Customer about emerging technologies and business implications based on the project and their overall business Develops intermediate and detailed schedules that support the high-level master schedule and understands the interrelationships among the various levels of schedules Develops alternative proposed project plans to support new business opportunities Develops project management deliverables required to support a request for proposal or quotation Evaluates STC Customer business, technical architecture processes, and objectives using the business enterprise models Leads in the application of the organizational change management process to facilitate a smooth STC Customer implementation Education and/or Experience BA, BS, MS, MBA related degrees or equivalent experience Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of consulting experience, plus expertise with highly complex systems Project Manager II / Test Manager Responsible for project planning, project tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team. Develop complex program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Establishes organization-wide project management strategies Conducts complex program and project management assessments Exhibits strong leadership skills and leads project teams Manages the integration of project management within an organization resulting in culture change Develops project management training classes and programs Identifies new business opportunities Acquires STC Customer product and business process knowledge Qualifications Proficient written and oral communication skills Identifies and recommends project management tools Identifies risk, provides analysis and contingency planning Creates detailed plans for consulting projects Writes design documents and specifications Technical mentoring and leadership skills Facilitates requirements definition sessions managed complex testing engagements Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in project management PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Project Management Systems/Applications Minimum of 3 years’ experience in information technology minimum 1 year of experience managing testing engagement Business Process Engineer Directs/coordinates/supervises a group of employees engaged in consulting activities Identifies opportunities for business process improvement Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions Assists in defining business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer’s IT standards Participates in implementing business process improvement recommendations that increase the use of shared common data and facilitates common processes across departments Works with other STC Customer process engineers to ensure integration of all processes Assists in identifying IT cost reduction opportunities associated with IT projects and/or support services Communicates to all business process stakeholders Consults regarding business process engineering, process measurements, change management, education and training Facilitates the definition of best in class business processes Assists in the implementation of cross function and/or cross sector business processes Incorporates a common process methodology in all re-engineering activity Maintains common process implementation metrics Assists in the management of outsourced projects/outsourcer; ensures compliance to quality standards (cost, performance, time, and defects) Qualifications Highly developed oral and written communications skills Very high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Must have ability to bring large, diverse groups to consensus Sound business and technical judgment Familiarity with information systems and infrastructure in support of engineering, manufacturing, and general business processes Knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to organization Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc. Ability to establish, use and support integration and communications among applications, databases and technology platforms Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and tools associated with analysis of a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with company's business needs and architectural principles Education and Experience Advanced degree with at least 5 years of consulting experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years consulting experience Minimum of 2 to 3 years of IT experience and participation in major complex, process improvement activities Background in applying business process management techniques to re-engineer business processes MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science preferred Web Master Maintains web systems, messaging and other distributed web systems Responsible for communication between legacy, development and production servers Performs usage monitoring and reporting Implements code/change management policies and procedures Provides construction, testing, implementation, and operations of web infrastructure systems based on defined technical architectures and solutions Assist in the evaluation and testing of hardware, software, and network configurations based on STC Customer needs Identifies, analyzes, and devises solutions to infrastructure system problems Establish and maintain security and integrity standards and controls Participates in web infrastructure implementations, upgrades, and conversions Monitors web server load balancing and fault tolerance Qualifications Experience with web based standards and network technologies Experience with maintenance of both legacy client servers and web servers Experience in statistical web tools Hardware knowledge: Cisco Routers, Cisco LocalDirector, Wintel servers, AS400 based hardware, Cisco switches , etc. Programming language familiarity: C, Perl, Visual Basic, CFML, SQL , etc. Expert understanding of web based technologies A working, through knowledge of HTML & XML, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and/or other design related applications , etc. Education and Experience: Associates' Degree and 3 plus years’ experience with web based information management