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Position/Title:            Administrative Assistant

Reports To:                Vice President of Human Resources

FLSA:                         Exempt

Hybrid Position:        4 days in the office, 1-day remote work (subject to change)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to support operations within a government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative and clerical support to ensure compliance with federal regulations, contract requirements, and company policies. This role involves front desk supports, managing traveling, maintaining records, handling sensitive documents, and supporting various departments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to executives, managers, and project teams.
  • Handle correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and official government communications.
  • Order office supplies and oversee inventory management.
  • Assist in procurement, invoicing, and expense tracking related to the office.
  • Manage and coordinate schedules, appointments, and meeting logistics that include travel arrangements.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain government contract-related documentation and reports.
  • Assist with compliance tracking, ensuring adherence to government regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
  • Maintain organized filing systems for contracts, records, and sensitive documents.
  • Support proposal development by formatting documents, compiling data, and ensuring accuracy.
  • Maintain security protocols for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other sensitive data.
  • Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive or classified information.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in an administrative role, preferably within a government contracting environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with government contracting procedures, terminology, and compliance (FAR, DFARS, SAM.gov, etc.) will be a plus.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment:

  • Office-based role with standard business hours, may require occasional overtime.
  • May involve interactions with government agencies, contractors, and subcontractors.

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000

Caelum offers comprehensive fringe benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K), holidays, competitive paid leave.  Base salary is commensurate with education and experience.  A year-end or spot bonus is offered for outstanding performance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Caelum is an EOE, offering equal opportunity for any qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, sex orientation, or physical handicap.  We appreciate the values, leadership, and unique skills Service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans. Military and U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Summary:

The AWS Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. This role includes configuring AWS resources, managing security policies, automating deployments, and optimizing cloud performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS services, networking, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

Primary Responsibilities:

AWS Administration:

  • Manage AWS resources, including EC2 instances, S3 storage, RDS databases, and VPC networking.
  • Deploy and configure AWS services such as IAM, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
  • Optimize AWS cost and performance through monitoring and resource adjustments.
  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Security & Compliance:

  • Enforce security best practices using AWS IAM policies, security groups, and encryption.
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Implement compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, FedRAMP) as required.
  • Monitor AWS environments for security threats and respond to incidents (Trellis, Splunk).

Automation & DevOps:

  • Develop CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions.
  • Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
  • Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline cloud operations.

Networking & Performance Optimization:

  • Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, route tables, and VPN connections.
  • Optimize cloud workloads for performance, availability, and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot AWS networking issues, including load balancing and DNS.

Troubleshooting & Support:

  • Diagnose and resolve AWS infrastructure and service-related issues.
  • Provide technical support to developers and other teams using AWS.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, logs, and alerts.

Documentation:

  • Maintain documentation for AWS architectures, policies, and procedures.
  • Create playbooks and knowledge base articles for troubleshooting.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Stay up to date with the latest AWS technologies and best practices.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to enhance cloud strategies and implementations.

Qualifications:

Experience:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering.

Certifications (* Preferred but not required):

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • *AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of AWS services, networking, and security best practices.
  • Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, or Datadog.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS).

Clearance:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Travel:

  • Occasional travel for training or AWS events may be required.

Computer Operator

Computer Operator Job Description

  1. Qualifications.
    1. Computer Operator II
  • Possess an Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Studies or related field such as Information Technology, Information Management Systems, Computer Technology; or an Associate’s Degree and 2 years experience in using data entry Software tools in a Windows environment and using industry standard reporting tools such as IBM Cognos, MS Access or Crystal Reports.
    1. Computer Operator III
  • 6 years experience; or possess an Associate’s Degree in Computer Studies or related field and 4 years experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Studies or related field and 2 years experience;. Experience must be using industry standard reporting tools such as IBM Cognos, MS Access or Crystal Reports.
  • Familiarity with VDLS and/or VISION ATIRS, Cognos, etc.
  1. Job Description. See job description in SCA Directory of Occupations. Additional responsibilities include the following:
  • Supporting functional users of computer systems by accepting processing requirements, preparing them for execution, and in some cases performing or directing program execution through remote terminals
  • Distributing the products and performing related control processing support duties.
  • Setting up, maintaining, and suggesting improvements to the activity’s test databases, such as the ADACS, RITA, ATIRS, and ODIN for more complex projects
  • Using web enabled data management systems such as VDLS, VISION ATIRS, etc., and application tools such as Cognos, etc., to query databases
  • Working with users and personnel from other agencies involved with or interested in the test results of the system in formulation of requirements that will eventually result in modification to the system
  • Assisting in the development of user guidance (e.g., Data Collector’s Handbook, etc.) and in developing enhancements to existing procedures

Safeguarding passwords and access to office computer files and programs

Senior IT Systems Solution Architect – Metadata Management/Data Quality

Senior IT Systems Solution Architect – Metadata Management/Data Quality

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Senior IT Systems Solution Architect (Metadata Management / Data Quality)

Duty Location: Logistics Data Analysis Center (LDAC), Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville AL

Clearance Level (Must Have): Active DoD – Secret

Required Certifications (Must Have): None

Salary: $125,000 – $130,000

Job Description: The Senior IT Systems Solution Architect participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases. Responsible for the quality control and auditing of Telelogic System Architect databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Consults with and advises users on access, works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage, and directs the maintenance and use of the enterprise architecture encyclopedia. Consults with System Architect programming personnel to resolve system performance issues. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of System Architect. Implements application enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the application. Works with network engineers to schedule installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.  Responsible for file maintenance, control, and product support and facilitates change control, problem management, and communication among architects, engineers, and analysts.  Establishes and enforces processes to ensure a consistent, well-managed, and well-integrated application infrastructure.  Develops appropriate application and process documentation. Has a deep understanding of Business Transformation Agency (BTA) business transformation and enterprise architecture’s role in it, the BTA organizational structure, and experience in coordinating delivery and publishing of the Business Enterprise Architecture. A Senior IT Systems Solution Architect must demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to interact at all levels in the chain of command.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and around tight deadlines.

A Senior IT Systems Solution Architect may be called upon to partner with Business Analysts, and/or with customer functional managers when assembling requirements. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the Army’s data and legacy systems, its associated systems, and understand the Army’s concept of Enterprise Data Management and Authoritative processes. The ERP BA III will assist in logistics support activities centered on data quality support and enterprise data management relative to the Army’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically GCSS-Army, LMP, GFEBS, and AESIP. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

General Responsibilities:

  • Define the technical solutions to support identified metrics, as well as monitor ERP data quality and availability using metrics and audits.
  • Enforce the business processes implemented for the organization’s enterprise data management and data integration.
  • Perform technical analysis by assessing the areas of impact of data issues from all levels of the enterprise.
  • Maintain and sustain migration efforts and management of future migration requirements.
  • Utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the data that will be used in support of business processes.
  • Collect requirements for the project business, analyzing them and guiding the developmental team to optimize their work.
  • Evaluate the data collected by project development teams and preparing hardware and software requirement specifications understanding these details.
  • Document the projects by preparing functional specification documents and user guides for the reference of the end users.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Collecting, categorizing, maintaining, integrating, controlling, managing, and delivering metadata.
  • Assess the quality of Metadata documentation through both automated and manual methods.
  • Provide data/information to a single point of reference or repository for alignment of Army Business Processes, Business Terms/Vocabulary, and Technical Assets across the Army Logistics enterprise.
  • Establish, manage, and maintain internal business processes for governing the identification, collection, and use of organization metadata for the Logistics Domain.
  • Document and implement appropriate backup and recovery mechanisms to guarantee the recoverability of metadata in any circumstances.
  • Identify and document requirements necessary to extend the metadata management tools for use by other stakeholders.
  • Identify, develop, and provide training and documentation in support of metadata policies, procedures and tools.
  • Documenting, assessing, and influencing business requirements to develop, enable, and advance metadata capabilities to support the organization’s mission.
  • Control and manage datasets in the Army’s metadata repository.
  • Monitor and manage authoritative datasets within government approved metadata repository to ensure quality requirements for mission objectives are maintained.
  • Support the team in managing customer expectations and resolving issues on time.
  • Perform business and technical presentations in relation to metadata and solutions addressing business problems.

Technology:

  • Maintain skill sets in the hardware/software (Vantage, Collibra, Advana, etc.) being used to accomplish customer tasks.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to include SQL, Microsoft Access, and Excel to query data from multiple complex relational databases and other data sources in support of customer data requests.
  • Exhibit a wide range of technical knowledge including database, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.
  • Maintain an awareness of trends that may either positively or negatively affect the customer.

Required Experience:

  • Army logistics background.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to perform stakeholder management, resolution management, and facilitate Working Groups and IPTs.
  • An understanding and awareness of GCSS-Army/LMP/AESIP/GFEBS interfaces and dependencies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Logistics Domain transformation to the ERP-dominated environment.
  • Ability to articulate objectives of enterprise data quality management.

Required Education/Experience:

  • 12 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Master’s degree and 6 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and 10 years Business Analyst experience, OR

BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Senior (Lead) – Metadata Management/Data Quality

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Senior (Lead) – Metadata Management/Data Quality

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Analyst (BA) Senior (Metadata Management/Data Quality)

Duty Location: Logistics Data Analysis Center (LDAC), Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville AL

Clearance Level (Must Have): Active DoD – Secret

Required Certifications (Must Have): None

Salary: $97,000 – $102,000

Job Description: The ERP BA Senior serves as the senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes and procedures associated with ERP systems.  Defines the detailed requirements, analyzes the business needs, and validates solutions with the client.  Details requirements through the product development and other functions to support the project team.  Monitors other business analysts in software development methods and processes and implementation of those methods.  Evaluates development projects and assists in tailoring the development process to meet the project needs. Performs detailed job analysis of business processes and provides an interface between traditional logistical support organizations and functional requirement definitions. An ERP BA Senior must demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to interact at all levels in the chain of command.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and around tight deadlines.

An ERP BA Senior may be called upon to partner with Business Analysts, and/or with customer functional managers when assembling requirements. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the Army’s data and legacy systems, its associated systems, and an understanding of the Army’s concept of Enterprise Data Management and Authoritative sources. The ERP BA Senior will assist in logistics support activities centered on data quality support and enterprise data management relative to the Army’s ERP systems, specifically GCSS-Army, LMP, GFEBS, and AESIP. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

General Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in defining the technical solutions to support identified metrics, as well as monitoring ERP data quality and availability using metrics and audits.
  • Enforcing the business processes implemented for the organization’s enterprise data management and data integration.
  • Performing technical analysis by assessing the areas of impact of data issues from all levels of the enterprise.
  • Assisting in maintaining and sustaining migration efforts and management of future migration requirements.
  • Utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the data that will be used in support of business processes.
  • Collecting requirements for the project business, analyzing them and guiding the developmental team in optimizing their work.
  • Evaluating the data collected by project development teams and preparing hardware and software requirement specifications understanding these details.
  • Documenting the projects by preparing functional specification documents and user guides for the reference of the end users.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Document and implement policies, procedures and controls to ensure the proper creation, validation, storage, and integration of metadata.
  • Document and implement processes and procedures for governing the identification, collection, and use of organizational metadata.
  • Document and implement policies, procedures and controls to maintain the architecture, metadata standards, and user guides.
  • Document and implement policies and procedures to assess the accuracy and validity of metadata.
  • Assess the quality of Metadata documentation through both automated and manual methods.
  • Ensure Army and DoD business terms, business rules, business processes and associated metadata are documented and maintained in the government provided software application.
  • Document and implement appropriate backup and recovery mechanisms to guarantee the recoverability of metadata in any circumstances.
  • Identify and document requirements necessary to extend the metadata management tools for use by other stakeholders.
  • Identify, develop, and provide training and documentation in support of metadata policies, procedures and tools. Assist in rolling out standards and policies to the organization’s team members. Document, assess, and influence business requirements to develop, enable, and advance metadata capabilities to support the organization’s mission.
  • Control and manage datasets in the Army’s metadata repository.
  • Monitor and manage authoritative datasets within government approved metadata repository to ensure quality requirements for mission objectives are maintained.
  • Support the team in managing customer expectations and resolving issues on time.
  • Perform business and technical presentations in relation to metadata and solutions addressing business problems.

Technology:

  • Maintain skill sets in the hardware/software (Information Steward, Vantage, Collibra, Advana, etc.) being used to accomplish customer tasks.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to include SQL, Microsoft Access, and Excel to query data from multiple complex relational databases and other data sources in support of customer data requests.
  • Exhibit a wide range of technical knowledge including database, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.
  • Maintain an awareness of trends that may either positively or negatively affect the customer.
  • Exhibit a wide range of technical knowledge including database querying, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.

Required Experience:

  • Army logistics background.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to perform stakeholder management, resolution management, and facilitate Working Groups and IPTs.
  • An understanding and awareness of GCSS-Army/LMP/AESIP/GFEBS interfaces and dependencies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Logistics Domain transformation to the ERP-dominated environment.
  • Ability to articulate objectives of enterprise data quality management.

Required Education/Experience:

  • 12 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Master’s degree and 6 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and 10 years Business Analyst experience

BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Associate – Data Reports

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Associate – Data Reports

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Analyst Associate – Data Reports

Duty Location: Logistics Data Analysis Center (LDAC), Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville AL

Clearance Level (Must Have): Active DoD – Secret

Required Certifications (Must Have): None

Salary: $60,000 – 65,000

Job Description:

Developer performs detailed analyses of business processes and provides an interface between traditional information technology support organizations and functional requirement definitions. The developer is responsible for developing products within Vantage, Palantir’s Foundry framework, to create applications, configure existing systems and provide user support.

Developers can write functional code with a sharp eye for spotting defects. The overall goal is to work with internal teams to design, develop and maintain software. Must have a wide range of knowledge in all areas of information technology and have organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills; possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, interact at all levels in the chain of command; work independently with minimal supervision; work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment with tight deadlines. The developer will work under the direction of management and team leads but frequently leads both large and small analysis efforts.

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist in defining the technical solutions to support identified metrics, as well as monitoring ERP data quality and availability using metrics and audits.
  • Enforce the business processes implemented for the organization’s enterprise data management and data integration.
  • Perform technical analysis by assessing the areas of impact of data issues from all levels of the enterprise.
  • Assist in maintaining and sustaining migration efforts and management of future migration requirements.
  • Utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the data that will be used in support of business processes.
  • Collect requirements for the project business, analyze them and guide the developmental team in optimizing their work.
  • Evaluate the data collected by project development teams and prepare hardware and software requirement specifications understanding these details.
  • Document projects by preparing functional specification documents and user guides for the reference of the end users.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Maintain skill sets in the hardware/software that is used to accomplish customer requirements
  • Maintain awareness of trends that may either positively or negatively affect the customer requirements
  • Possess a wide range of technical knowledge including database, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.
  • Possess an understanding of database structure required to support the Visualization Vantage Application
  • Possess an understanding of SQL and database structures that will assist in learning Vantage Dataset Structure
  • Understand Visualization Vantage design standards and Government customer’s standard documentation that will be used by all team members
  • Develop, control coordinate, and maintain assigned visualization projects from inception to deployment into the Government customer’s development environment and through the other customer-specific environments
  • Apply functional knowledge to design and customization of workflow systems that provide seamless integration for client/server applications.
  • Write functional requirements, develops test plans and works with production issues.
  • Create design specifications for the Government customer’s Visualization Application implementation based on the interpretation of the customer’s requirements
  • Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of the total system for the Government customer’s Visualization Application
  • Conduct code reviews, demonstrations and/or walk-throughs of functionality within the Government customer’s Visualization Application, as requested by the customer(s)
  • Assist in identifying common customer(s) problems, suggest corrections/enhancements to those issues or refer to other expertise, as required
  • Provide projected milestones related to the various tasks and identify team members and their areas of responsibility
  • Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and establishing processes to meet internal or contractual commitments
  • Apply standard principles, theories, and concepts to solve problems of moderate/diverse scope
  • Perform assigned project work that requires application of standard practices and techniques used in programming or operations
  • Perform assessments of the system flowcharts, functional specifications and logic, input/output requirements, reports and functional database design for logistical process
  • Support the technical contractor teams with functional guidance and subject matter expertise in development of “As Is” and “To Be” business processes in the government customer’s Visualization Vantage Portal
  • Maintain and develop functional flowcharts, functional specifications, systems engineering, reengineering system support, etc.
  • Interact professionally with internal and external government customers and team members on a regular basis
  • Adhere to all established policies regarding security, completion of mandatory training courses and timesheet submission

Required Experience:

  • Experience developing in Python
  • Experience with PySpark application programming interface (API) to process large datasets in a distributed cluster
  • Ability to efficiently balance simultaneous, high-profile projects and deliver those projects in an effective manner is required
  • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment managing multiple tasks and projects. Must have initiative and strive for continuous improvement. Proven ability to participate in implementing innovative ideas, projects and business solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical users at all levels of the organization
  • Strong problem solving and analysis skills
  • Ability to debug code for root cause analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to complete tasks within established timelines

Required Education/Experience:

  • 5 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and 4 years Business Analyst experience

BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Associate – Data Quality

ERP Business Analyst (BA) Associate – Data Quality

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Analyst Associate (Data Quality)

Duty Location: Logistics Data Analysis Center (LDAC), Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville AL

Clearance Level (Must Have): Active DoD – Secret

Required Certifications (Must Have): None

Salary: $60,000 – 65,000

Job Description: The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Analyst (BA) Associate serves as the subject matter expert associated with content, processes and procedures associated within an ERP system.  Defines the detailed requirements for functional business rules and analysis, analyzes the business needs, and validates anomaly resolutions with the client.  Details requirements through the product development and other functions to support the project team.  Monitors other technical and functional aspects in software development methodology and processes and implementation of those methods.  Performs job analysis of business processes and provides an interface between traditional logistical support organizations and functional requirement definitions. Monitors and supports data migration efforts. An ERP BA Associate must demonstrate the following:

  • Organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • The ability to interact at all levels in the chain of command.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and around tight deadlines.

An ERP BA Associate may be called upon to partner with other Business Analysts, and/or with customer functional managers when developing projects or reports. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the Army’s data and legacy systems, its associated systems, and an understanding of the Army’s concept of Enterprise Data Management and Authoritative sources. The ERP BA Associate will assist in logistics support activities centered on data quality support and enterprise data management relative to the Army’s ERP systems, specifically GCSS-Army, LMP, GFEBS, and AESIP. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

General Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in defining the solutions to support identified metrics, as well as monitoring ERP data quality and availability using metrics and audits.
  • Enforcing the business processes implemented for the organization’s enterprise data management and data integration.
  • Performing analysis by assessing the areas of impact of data issues from all levels of the enterprise.
  • Assisting in maintaining and sustaining migration efforts and management of future migration requirements.
  • Utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the data that will be used in support of business processes.
  • Collecting requirements for the project business, analyzing them and guiding the developmental team in optimizing their work.
  • Evaluating the data collected by project development teams and preparing functional rules and understanding these details.
  • Documenting the projects by preparing functional specification documents and user guides for reference of the end users.
  • Developing briefings and reports as requested by the customer.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Follow policies, procedures and controls to ensure the proper creation, validation, storage, and integration of metadata.
  • Review and assist in documentation and implementation processes and procedures for governing the identification, collection, and use of organizational metadata.
  • Follow policies, procedures and controls to maintain the architecture, metadata standards, and user guides.
  • Review and follow policies and procedures to assess the accuracy and validity of metadata.
  • Assess the quality and timeliness of Metadata documentation through both automated and manual methods.
  • Ensure Army and DoD business terms, business rules, business processes and associated metadata are documented and maintained in the government provided software application.
  • Document and implement appropriate backup and recovery mechanisms to guarantee the recoverability of metadata.
  • Identify and document requirements necessary to extend the metadata management tools for use by other stakeholders.
  • Identify, develop, and provide training and documentation in support of metadata policies, procedures and tools. Assisting in rolling out standards and policies to the organization.
  • Documenting, assessing, and influencing business requirements to develop, enable, and advance metadata capabilities to support the organization’s mission.
  • Control and manage datasets in the Army’s metadata repository.
  • Monitor and manage authoritative datasets within government approved metadata repository to ensure quality requirements for mission objectives are maintained.
  • Support the team in managing customer expectations and resolving issues on time.
  • Perform business and technical presentations in relation to metadata and solutions addressing business problems.

Technology:

  • Maintain skill sets in the hardware/software (Information Steward, Vantage, Collibra, Advana, etc.) being used to accomplish customer tasks.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to include Microsoft Access and Excel to query and analyze data from databases and other data sources in support of customer data requests.
  • Exhibit a range of technical knowledge including database, project management, scheduling, etc.
  • Maintain an awareness of trends that may either positively or negatively affect the customer.
  • Exhibit a range of technical knowledge including database querying, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.

Required Experience:

  • Army logistics background.
  • Communication and presentation skills to perform stakeholder management, resolution management, and facilitate Working Groups and IPTs.
  • An understanding and awareness of GCSS-Army/LMP/AESIP/GFEBS interfaces and dependencies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Logistics Domain transformation to the ERP-dominated environment.
  • Ability to articulate objectives of enterprise data quality management.

Required Education/Experience:

  • 8 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Master’s degree and 2 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Business Analyst experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and 6 years Business Analyst experience

BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.

Data Collector III

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Mainly works independently, with little supervision from supervisor or higher-graded employee. Conducts on-site collection of reliability, availability, maintainability, logistics supportability, and performance data during developmental and/or operational testing of new military/non-military automotive, electronic, general support or ordnance materiel. Applies extensive knowledge of the operating characteristics of equipment and of maintenance procedures to report critical test data used in the evaluations of such materiel. Acts as the lead data collector when multiple personnel are assigned to collect data on the test program and no higher-graded employee is assigned to the project. Provide technical guidance, assistance, on-the-job-training and closely monitor the work of the assigned lower-graded employees. Monitor work in progress and review and initial completed work generated by lower-graded employees for quality assurance, completeness and accuracy on a daily basis. Performs any or all of the following illustrative tasks for routine projects: visually examines equipment or test items for flaws or defects; observes operation of equipment to detect apparent malfunctions; observes operation of simple test instruments and controls during tests and records related test data; downloads test data from on-board instrumentation; performs specified arithmetic computations; and extracts and compiles specified data including detailed narrative from records or other sources such as specifications and drawings. All work is reviewed by a higher-graded employee for quality assurance, accuracy and completeness on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in each individual discipline of math and science and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in High School English and/or a GPA of 2.5 or higher in College English from either an accredited high school or university.

Must have 3 years’ experience in performing data collection of military/non-military equipment and associated maintenance concepts (Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical area may substitute for 2 years experience)

Must have 1 year experience using a computer and Microsoft Software or successful completion of 2 recognized computer classes.

UNUSUAL OR SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  

May require sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time (up to 75%). The ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level and climb onto or into a vehicle is required (up to 50%). Walking a minimum of 50 yards over rough terrain is required (up to 25%).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment may be inside or outside depending on the task. The ability to work in outside field conditions that include hot and cold extreme temperatures and other outdoor climatic conditions is required (up to 50%).  Must be able to work in areas where only portable restroom facilities are available (up to 50%).  Work environment may be fast-paced and require work under pressure to meet deadlines associated with the completion of a task.  Must be available to perform job functions at sites other than APG. Travel may be required.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES INVOLVED IN WORK TASKS:

Must have experience using a computer and Microsoft Software or successful completion of two recognized computer classes. Provides assistance to higher-graded employees engaged in the on-site collection of reliability, availability, maintainability, logistics supportability, and performance data during developmental and/or operational testing of new military/non-military automotive, electronic, general support or ordnance material. Acquires through formal and informal classroom and on-the-job training a practical knowledge of the characteristics, properties and uses of equipment necessary to carry out the data collection process. Work also requires regular use of typical office equipment such as the personal computer, copiers, and fax machines.

CRITICALITY OF ATTENDANCE:

Attendance is critical at all times during normal duty hours. Work outside of normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required with as little as one-hour advance notice.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to obtain an interim secret security clearance in order to gain access to required areas, networks and systems within thirty (30) days of date of your offer letter. Must be able to obtain and retain a secret security clearance. Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Must be able to obtain and retain unescorted access to work areas. May be subject to physicals or exams due to the work area in which you are assigned. May be subject to exposure to noise, temperature extremes, and fumes from fuels and solvents. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation for the purpose of moving around the proving ground to accomplish job functions and in order to operate a rental vehicle if and when travel is required. Must have personal vehicle at your work location and readily available for use at all times in order to move from site to site to fulfill requirements associated with task support. Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

BENEFITS: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.

Senior Data Pipeline Engineer (Azure)

Job Title: Senior Data Pipeline Engineer (Azure)

Company: Caelum Research Corporation

Location: Aberdeen, Maryland (Hybrid telework possible)

About: Caelum Research Corporation is a leading technology solutions provider with a need for expertise in digital transformation initiatives. We want to leverage the power of Microsoft Azure Cloud to deliver secure, innovative and scalable solutions to our clients across various industries. As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a talented Senior Data Pipeline Engineer to join us in revolutionizing the way businesses operate in the digital age.

Position Overview:  This position combines traditional database design and management duties with knowledge of modern cloud-based data fabrics. The Senior Data Pipeline Engineer will fully integrate the application database with a Common Reference Model (CRM) as well as other authoritative data sources accessed directly via APIs or through a data broker. The product database should be structured in such a way as to not only power the application and facilitate its inevitable future modification and growth, but also to make data available to other apps through APIs and the customer’s cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fully integrate the application database with the Common Reference Model and other authoritative data sources
  • Structure the application database to facilitate future modification and growth and make data available to other apps through APIs and the customer’s cloud environment

Education and Experience Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, CIS or cybersecurity or related field) and 4+ years of experience.  No or any degree in non-directly related field with technical certifications and 7+ years of experience

Skills:

  • Proficient with relational database technologies, physical database architecture, database design, data fabrics

Required Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104) – OR – Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate – OR – Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • CompTIA Security+CE ( or other DODI 8570 IAT II certification)

Senior IT Help Desk Technician

Position Title:  IT Help Desk Technician

Location:  Aberdeen, Maryland

Employment:  Full-Time (MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN).

Experience:  5 years experience providing enterprise service desk support in an IT environment; usage of automated ticketing tool; and diagnosing and resolving complex customer IT issues.

Security Clearance:  SECRET

Required Education and Certifications: 

  • High School Diploma (Relevant Education can be substituted for experience)
  • 8570.01 IAT-II certification required (e.g. Security+CE or equivalent)
  • ITIL Foundation strongly desired

Scope:

As part of an on-site Customer Support Team, provide help desk support to the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) HQ and Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Job Description:

Provide desktop, software, and peripheral support, release management, password management, and account management for both NIPRNET and SIPRNET customers, including VIP support for command staff, unit control center, and directors; report significant outages and/or customer issues to appropriate Government management personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deploying IT hardware such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and printers, configuring IT hardware to resolve problems
  • Installing/configuring operating system images and specialty software on customer devices
  • Documenting activities using Trouble Ticket automated software (e.g., BMC Track-IT)
  • Performing backup and restore of software and data on client compute devices
  • Trouble shooting and resolving client network and wireless issues
  • Testing, analysis and repair of computer system hardware and software malfunctions
  • Deploy interoperable and integrated standard office automation desktop software
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, relocate, and repair desktops, peripheral devices, and printers
  • Resolve desktop problems via Remote Control (Dameware or similar); add/delete accounts and reset passwords as needed
  • Identify network problems impacting users and work with appropriate Tier II or III administrators
  • Troubleshoot WIFI and GFE provided broadband devices and VPN connectivity
  • Configure, diagnose, reimage, reload, utilize troubleshoot and repair all AGM MS Windows based laptops and desktops, instant messaging applications, and DoD approved WI-FI and wireless services
  • Utilize remote tools to connect to remote desktops. Applications include MCM
  • Previous experience mitigating system vulnerabilities and patching (e.g. NESSUS) preferred
  • Previous experience supporting a Test & Evaluation environment preferred

Salary: $60K -$75K

Benefits: We designed our employee benefits program around the goal of improving the quality of life for each employee. We offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances; Short and Long Term Disability; Paid Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty; 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, Tuition/Training Assistance, and Referral Bonuses.