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Position Description : Cognos Administrator – Navy FACTS Contract
Location : Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Security Clearance : Top Secret (Required)
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday Currently remote with on-site work on Tuesdays; subject to change to 100% on-site at any time. Position Overview
We are seeking a Cognos Administrator to support the Navy Financial Accounting & Cost Tracking System (FACTS) contract at Naval Station Norfolk. This role provides technical support and administration for the NAVSUP BSC FACTS / COGNOS environment, supporting DoD activities across the Navy, USMC, and Army. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining Cognos v12, managing security and access, troubleshooting issues, and working with end users to develop and optimize reports. Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical support for NAVSUP BSC FACTS / COGNOS across DoD entities.
- Maintain and administer Cognos v12 reporting tools, including security configurations and user access management.
- Develop and maintain Framework Manager models, including joining DB2 tables from the MZC mainframe and creating folders and packages for distribution.
- Assist in the design, configuration, and implementation of the NAVSUP FACTS Cognos Web Server.
- Perform server maintenance tasks, including scheduling backups and cleanup procedures.
- Troubleshoot Cognos software issues, logging and resolving system bugs.
- Analyze end-user reporting requirements, define reporting needs, and develop reports using Report Studio, Query Studio, and Transformer.
- Provide Cognos training and documentation for end users, ensuring they can efficiently use Report Studio and Query Studio to generate reports.
- Schedule and manage Cognos Cube refreshes and Report Studio updates for all users (Army, USMC, and Navy).
- Optimize Report Studio and Transformer performance to improve efficiency and reduce long processing times.
- Work closely with DoD end-users to address user-generated problem reports and implement necessary program changes.
- Utilize Azure DevOps to generate and manage Product Backlog Items and Tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
This position offers a unique opportunity to support mission-critical financial tracking and reporting for the U.S. Navy while working in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.
