What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fellow Engineer - Software Engineer position at Longenecker & Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Fellow Engineer - Software to contribute to our mission supporting our work at SRNS in Aiken, SC.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Keeps assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and problem-solving customer issues. Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of application design, development, installation, or database administration in accordance with SRNS IT processes and procedures.
- Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions.
- Assists more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.
- Work closely with the Software Professional Lead and the customer / owner to understanding and apply your knowledge of the functional and system requirements
- Maintain technical expertise in assigned emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines
- Proactively communicate and coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas Perform other tasks associated with application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database administration :
- Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems
- Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities
- Master software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the software development process
- Guide personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel
- Train less experienced personnel in the development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes
- Lead moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and schedules Conduct feasibility studies of automation opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters
- Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the software is correct
- Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code
- Review policies and procedures for technical accuracy
- Participate in cross- functional IT teams
- Evaluate new requests, offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT solutions
- Provide support for the software infrastructure associated with the system environments
- Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate
- Perform installations and upgrades to software and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic agility
- Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and storage requirements
- Protect operations by keeping information confidential
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 10 years proven performance in related assignments; or
Non-related Bachelor degree with 12 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or
Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 12 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or
Non-related Associate Degree with 11 years proven performance in related assignment(s).
In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 15 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Qualifications
PF-81 Evaluation Criteria :
Price and Cost to Company : 20%
Technical Acceptability : 10%
Availability & Qualifications of Personnel : 70%
Duration of the Contract : 1 year, 2 option periods.
Estimated Hours Per Year : 2080 ST 400OT
Work Schedule : Mon-Thurs 6 : 00a-4 : 30pm
Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
