• Assess data needs and design requirements for systems changes and enhancements.
• Develop and execute system testing plans and system change migration to production plans for compliance with system change control requirements.
• Perform trouble-shooting and programming analysis of systems issues.
• Develop system requirements of ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Maintain updated knowledge of contract compliance provisions for the project, department, and position.
• Follow policies and procedures without deviation.
• Develop, design, and implement custom applications supporting enhancements and additional projects as required for meeting project deliverables.
• May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, update, unit test, and maintain IBM COBOL programs
• Update documentation such as Functional Specification Packages (FSPs) or Program Requirements Packages (PRPs) and/or Visio diagrams, and/or spreadsheets as needed
• Track requirements and create/execute unit test cases
• Write, analyze, review and/or provide comments on documentation such as Unified Work Requests (UWR), UWR responses and Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM), Interface Control Documents (ICD) Computer Operator Handbooks (COH)
• Rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, tax processing subject matter expertise, and symbolic logic.
• Perform or direct the revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software
• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program
• Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language
• Consult with and assist testers in the development, SAT and FIT environments

’- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four (4) years of related work experience can substitute for a degree

• At least five (5) years of relevant experience required
• Must possess an active IRS Moderate-Risk Background Investigation (MBI)
• At least four (4) years of experience with IBM COBOL programming language
• Experience with DB2 and IBM DB2 utilities
• Experience with CICS
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in client support
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision and guidance
• Excellent time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting
• Preferred qualifications and experience include Experience with IRS processing systems; experience with SQL, JCL, Batch processing.

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