Complete Description:
**local candidates strongly preferred
**agency may conduct initial interview using Skype for candidates out of VA. However, ALL candidates interviewed will be required to do a personal interview, NO exceptions.
Converts data from project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to create or modify computer programs.
Years of Experience: Advanced experience in the IT industry and as a programmer
Job Description:
Includes descriptions detailed earlier as well as programmer analyst experience in specialized IT technologies which may not be widely used or are new to the industry, including the ability to mentor other staff in the use of the specialty technologies and
make recommendations on the use of the specialty technologies and integration within the organization’s architecture.
• Converts data from project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to create or modify computer programs. Prepares,
or receives detailed specifications to describe sequence of steps that program must follow and input, output, and logical operations
involved. Analyzes specifications, applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic. Confers with
supervisor and representatives of departments concerned with program to resolve questions of program intent, data input, output
requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls. Converts detailed specifications to language processable by computer. Enters
program codes into computer system. Inputs test data into computer. Observes computer monitor screen to interpret program operating
codes. Corrects program errors, using methods such as modifying program or altering sequence of program steps. May prepare computer
block diagrams and machine logic flowcharts for detailed coding of problems, and provides for the documentation of programming work.
• Writes instructions to guide operating personnel during production runs. Analyzes, reviews, and rewrites programs to increase operating
efficiency or to adapt program to new requirements. Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent
revisions. May assist computer operator to resolve problems in running computer program. May work with System Analyst to obtain and
analyze project specifications. May direct and coordinate work of others to write, test, and modify computer programs. Work involves
writing programs to solve problems, documenting the methods and procedures used in program development, and testing and correcting
programs. Work involves analyzing system outlines to develop programs for computer applications; writing solution programs; May train
others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Analyzes proposed
computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities. Assists in developing solutions to software-related problems.
May assist in the generation or installation of systems software.
• Prepares test data. May assist in writing and maintaining functional and technical specifications. Experience in computer programming
work. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis, of computer operations
procedures and systems, and of computer programming languages. Skill in the use of computer equipment. Ability to design programs
and systems architecture; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug computer programs; to interpret technical
information relating to computer programming and other areas of data processing; and to communicate effectively.
Skills:
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
ColdFusion, Dreamweaver and other Adobe web development tools
Required 3 Years
Proficiency in HTML and CSS
Required 3 Years
Web Site design and development
Required 3 Years
Mura or other Content Management System experience
Desired 1 Years
Java experience
Desired 1 Years
Oracle experience
Desired 1 Years
Prior Experience working with TAX on Tax processing
Desired 1 Years