Systems Engineer, Lvl 1 - Eligibility & Enrollment

Overview:

Systems Engineer, Lvl 1 - Eligibility & Enrollment

Remote

Active Secret Clearance Required

Summary
Our client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

Eligibility and Enrollment Systems Engineer (Level 1) – In this position you will support the Eligibility and Enrollment (EE) team’s product delivery efforts throughout the SDLC including comprehension of the numerous technical interdependencies across cross-product teams within the CMS Marketplace. You will serve as a liaison between technical development teams and non-technical stakeholders as they work to make improvements to capabilities enhancements that happen year-round, facilitating effective communication and ensuring alignment with project goals/desired outcomes.

• Assist functional delivery team members understand the technical jargon that goes behind the scenes from a system architecture perspective for MAPs ticket or enhancements as they are proposed
• Work alongside capability delivery leads, ask the technical questions during requirements and design phase, and serve as the liaison between technical development teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Articulate marketplace systems' scopes and objectives based on user needs and comprehension of applicable business systems and industry requirements.
• Develop or update documentation for assigned projects; suggest modifications or continuous improvement in processes/procedures.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively to help drive team success.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment as part of a development team responsible for creating proof of concept and operational Cloud-based capabilities and frameworks for their client. The ideal candidate is also a self-starter who is reliable, punctual, and manages their time efficiently to meet deadlines and deliverables, possesses strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.

• Minimum 3 years’ directly related experience.
• 5+ years’ overall IT experience.
• Solid understanding of system engineering and API integration concepts either through direct system experience and/or in an analyst role.
• Leveraging AWS services and best practices to maintain high performance and cost efficiency.
• Ability to identify issues and assess API integration and data management solutions to derive actionable insights and recommendations.
• Developing or enhancing documents, flow charts, layouts, and diagrams to communicate system-to-system interactions (current vs future state).
• Successful background collaborating within multi-vendor team environments to achieve project goals and facilitate cross functional team interactions
• Working knowledge and understanding of an Agile Scrum SDLC process.
• Proficient with Visio and/or other workflow management software.
• Proven track record to work independently, prioritize effectively, multitask, and manage time appropriately.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• We are seeking someone who embodies the following professional attributes and values:
  • Integrity and Accountability: Someone with a principled character and who consistently demonstrates honesty, integrity, and accountability in their work, and who takes responsibility for their actions and upholds high ethical standards.
  • Respect and Diversity: Someone who sincerely treats others with dignity, civility, consideration, and fairness, and genuinely values how different perspectives and experiences have the ability to enhance and foster an inclusive work environment.
  • Effective Communication: Someone who consistently conveys written and verbal information and communications professionally and in a timely manner and ensures accurate and comprehensive delivery with the first conveyance.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Someone who projects a courteous and affable demeanor is essential for successful workplace interactions. We are looking for someone who possesses strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and promoting a collaborative atmosphere.
  • Continuous Improvement: Someone who regularly, proactively, and honestly assesses their performance and skills, and pursues ways to grow and improve, whether via professional development, welcoming constructive feedback, introspection, engaging more, seeking direct or peripheral knowledge, etc.

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or other relevant and acceptable field is required. (Unable to make exceptions for experience in-lieu-of degree for this position.)
• Industry recognized certifications helpful but not required

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Secret clearance is required.