Software Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Information Technology Programs for the Dept of the Navy. This initiative leverages advanced technologies and integrates critical defense systems to optimize ship maintenance through IT applications, systems, and training, ensuring sustained mission success in naval ship maintenance operations.

Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME.

Role: Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs application software using tools such as Power BI and Power App. Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts for planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for various purposes including information storage, processing, and reporting. Determines user needs and analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition. Prepares operating instructions and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, web applications, scripts, and utility programs. Ensures software standards are met and maintains compliance with DoD and DoN standards. Troubleshoots application issues, optimizes software performance, and provides user support and training. Collaborates with development teams to implement enhancements and new features, conducts regular system audits, and ensures data integrity and security. Provides design, development, customization, and maintenance support for SharePoint, local applications, web applications, and web servers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support as either the primary application sponsor or as a backup to Government personnel [for locally developed and maintained applications]
• Support application updates and resolve issues [for locally developed and maintained applications]
• Test applications and patches
• Provide application support
• Plan, schedule, and manage the implementation of Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) and COTS software
• Manage and install routine and urgent GOTS and COTS applications updates.
• Prepare Test and Implementation Plans
• Execute and validate COTS/Government developed applications requirements and specifications
• Continuously examine and evaluate the COTS/Government developed applications data interface and batch processes and propose technically feasible improvements to automation
• Troubleshoot COTS/Government developed applications application anomalies
• Coordinate and collaborate with PNSY stakeholders to diagnose and resolve problems
• Provide analysis, design, evaluation, and programming support for web-based IT systems
• Perform re-platforming and new application development
• Install, test, manage, and ensure availability and integrity of corporate software systems
• Manage corporate software releases
• Develop and maintain maintenance and logistics software
• Maintain compliance with the DoN software portfolio and certification and accreditation requirements
• Manage data and process interfaces with other DoN systems
• Provide design, development, customization, and maintenance support for SharePoint, local applications, web applications, and web servers

Qualifications

EDUCATION: BA/BS with 5 years of experience, or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree

REQUIRED EXPERTISE:

• Experience in supporting both corporate and locally developed applications, with a strong understanding of IT policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform including Power BI and Power Apps.
• Skilled in performing complex database software installations, upgrades, and maintenance, ensuring data integrity and recoverability.
• Ability to conduct audits for compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines, and develop new standards as necessary.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, front-end UI design, and automated solutions for reporting and data mining.
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving application anomalies, and providing analysis, design, evaluation, and programming support for web-based IT systems.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: CompTIA Security+ CE

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance