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2964

Systems Analyst III: Business Analyst needs to be a lead contributor in the requirements capture, specification, documentation and management for public health information network (PHIN) functional areas. Primary job responsibilities include: Interface with CDC and partner Subject Matter Experts to determine functional requirements for PHIN functional areas. Manage documentation of Functional Requirements for PHIN functional areas. Interface with technical resources to facilitate documentation of technical specifications. Work with Subject Matter Experts to determine discrete testable components and measurable metrics for PHIN functional areas. Work with Certification team in creating certification criteria from functional requirements and testable components. Coordinate with communications team to develop publications for difference audiences. Must be able to effectively communicate with functional and technical staff.

Required Skills:
· Must be experienced in leading requirements gathering sessions, as well as managing and documenting requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
· Must be skilled at developing and delivering presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
· Must be experienced in coordinating activities and facilitating communications between different groups.
· Must be experienced with process development and refinement of existing processes. Must be experienced with process development and refinement of existing processes.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Preferred – Public health and healthcare experience a plus.
· Preferred - Experience with Rational’s Requisite Pro software.
· Must have excellent oral/written communication and facilitation skills, high initiative, sense of urgency, teamwork, and customer service, and the ability to multi task.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: CS, IE, Others]
· 6 Years of experience in lieu of degree

 

2994

Cost Analyst: Financial Analyst (aka Cost Analyst)for Global Aids Program (GAP) Office of Manangement and Operations: Primary responsibilities will focus on Global Aids Program financial and budget activities; Interface directly with GAP business office technical contacts; Perform financial trend analyses and cost forecasts related to GAP international programs; Forecast costs, analyze financial reports and invoices to identify and resolve discrepancies; Develop “what if” scenarios to determine funding constraints and their impact on staffing, resources and tasking.

Required Skills:
· Prior experience in auditing and reporting on business/contract financial activities. Prior experience working in a customer support role with direct and frequent customer interaction.
· 5+ years experience in MS Office software; advanced skills in Excel; Excellent verbal and writing skills. Understanding of, and experience with, budgeting processes, with an emphasis on accuracy; Excellent logical thinking skills; Attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal skills; Experience working in an administrative capacity with large groups of staff with a variety of backgrounds.
· Patience;Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; Flexibility;

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Knowledge of, and experience with, contracting regulations a plus.
· Understanding of CDC environment a plus.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: MBA a plus]
· 10+ years in a financial or budgetary setting Years of experience in lieu of degree

3032

Business Subject Matter Specialist: Data Quality Analyst Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Support data quality efforts of mission-critical data streams within high-volume data environment. Implement designated data quality monitoring processes that ensure DaRT needs of each release, including initial loads and production support recovery. Ensure that data meets or exceeds specifications, through data analysis performed for system tests as well as analysis and validation of datasets. Fully learn and understand the CDC’s data, business rules, and data structures to fill a critical role on the Data Quality Team for ensuring quality and integrity. The Data Quality Analyst will work closely with the other team analysts to validate data integrity and assess data quality.

Required Skills:
· Knowledge with both Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models, understanding the Extract, Transform, Load(ETL) tools and their use.
· SQL programming experience - ability to write, read and execute SQL code
· Knowledge of MS SQL Server / Oracle

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Previous Data Warehousing support, a plus
· Healthcare knowledge or experience with Federal government contracting, a plus
· Knowledge of Informatica PowerCenter or other industry standard ETL tool, a plus

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: Preferably IT Major]
· 4 years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3033

Technical Subject MatterSpecialist(Associate): Data Quality Analyst Lead Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead data quality efforts supporting internal delivery of mission-critical data streams within high-volume data environment. Design and implement data quality monitoring processes that ensure DaRT needs of each release Improve the quality, reliability, and timeliness of data feeds. Maintain relationships with client managers to ensure validity of business rules and data quality processes. Produce regular analytical reports for various corporate teams documenting relevant trends within individual data streams, and guiding empirical analysis supporting any associated product development.

Required Skills:
· Knowledge with both Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models, understanding the Extract, Transform, Load(ETL) tools and their use.
· Previous data quality management.
· SQL programming experience - ability to write, read and execute SQL code.
· Knowledge of Informatica PowerCenter or other industry standard ETL tool. Knowledge of MS SQL Server / Oracle.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Previous Data Warehousing support, a plus.
· Healthcare knowledge or experience with Federal government contracting, a plus

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: Preferably IT Major]
· 7 Years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3037

Quality Assurance Specialist(Intermediate): QA Analyst/Tester Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Testing through all phases of the development life cycle. Implement test plans in order to ensure the highest quality functionality, and performance. Understand system design documents and translate requirements into test plans. Through the use of excellent communication skills, liaising between developers and business analysts. Possessing basic technical skills including the ability to write basic queries to examine data in database.

Required Skills:
· Knowledge with both Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models, understanding the Extract, Transform, Load(ETL) tools and their use.
· SQL programming experience - ability to write, read and execute SQL code.
· Knowledge of Informatica-PowerCenter or other industry standard ETL tool, a plus.
· Knowledge of MS SQL Server / Oracle, a plus.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Previous Data Warehousing support, a plus.
· Healthcare knowledge or experience with Federal government contracting, a plus.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: Preferably IT Major]
· 4 Years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3038

Data/Configuration Management Specialist(Associate): On Call ETL OPS Support Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Extracting data from source systems, transforming the data (i.e. standardizing, cleaning, de duping, etc), and then loading and mapping the data into the data warehouse. The team member will also be responsible for maintaining processes, programs, and functions related to improve data quality, data security, and data consistency. Available for after hours support on call.

Required Skills:
· Knowledge with both Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models, understanding the Extract, Transform, Load(ETL) tools and their use.
· SQL programming experience - ability to write, read and execute SQL code.
· Knowledge of Informatica-PowerCenter or other industry standard ETL tool, a plus.
· Knowledge of MS SQL Server / Oracle, a plus.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Previous Data Warehousing support, a plus.
· Healthcare knowledge or experience with Federal government contracting, a plus.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: Preferably IT Major]
· 4 Years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3063

Applications Programmer: ASP.net developer - Northrop Grumman is seeking a junior ASP.NET developer (3 yrs experience or less) to join the Internet Development Team supporting the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The selected programmer will work on multiple projects and will be responsible for: (1) developing SQL Server databases and developing ASP.NET pages (2) testing all pages across a variety or workstation configurations and printers for accuracy and legibility; (3) monitoring performance of the application once in production mode and refine utilities as necessary. (4) maintaining legacy ASP applications. Position is 90 % coding and 10 % design and analysis.

Required Skills:
· Experience in Web technology & coding experience in .NET Framework 1.x, VB.NET , ASP. NET , ADO.NET, VS.NET 2002/3, ASP, VB, VBScript , COM/DCOM, IIS Visual Interdev, JavaScript is desirable.
· Knowledge of development tools & components. Experience developing stored procedures. Candidate should have some analytical skills and have ability to gather requirements on multiple small Web Projects. Analysis skills should entail scope definition leading to in-depth requirements gathering & analysis of assigned individual tasks within a project. Ability to assist in design work.
· Experience developing Use Cases, process flow, storyboards etc. necessary. Understanding of N- tier architecture. Understanding of software development processes in a structured environment. Team player (global understanding of team concept and software delopment) and strong communication (verbal, written, listening) skills.
· Adaptive, flexible and ability to work under tight schedules to meet deadlines.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: Computer Science, MIS,]
· 1+ Years of experience in lieu of degree

3075

Functional Analyst: Usabilyty Analyst- Northrop Grumman is seeking a Documentation/Usability Specialist to assist in the creation of intra/internet applications for the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Responsibilities will include: Conducting user analysis for application requirements Develop sites from conceptualization and prototyping through implementation and evaluation Design and implement information architecture for a large website Create navigational flows and wire frames using Visio Create prototypes with Dreamweaver, using cascading style sheets and HTML code as needed Assess the intended audience and understand their needs Analyze technical and scientific information and translate it for the intended audience Implement Section 508 accessibility requirements Monitor websites and ensure usability and content guidelines are maintained Editing and formatting team documents such as project presentations and development guidelines Creating online help text for multiple software applications

Required Skills:
· Code in HTML and cascading style sheets. Knowledge of issues associated with structuring and communicating information on the web. Analysis skills should entail scope definition leading to in-depth requirements gathering, analysis and design. Frequent interaction with end users required. Ability to design a clean, consistent page layout, both in print and online. Ability to edit team members' submissions for structure, consistency and grammar.
· Team player (global understanding of team concept and software development) and strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills). Adaptive, flexible, and ability to work under tight schedules to meet deadlines necessary. Communicate effectively with all levels of the contract and customer organizations. Work independently and as part of a team. Take the initiative to bring up questions, issues, and needs. Analyze, track, and resolve issues using negotiation skills as needed.
· In-depth knowledge of User Interface Design principles, Human Factors, User Centered Design Processes, Iteration, Design guidelines, Usability Methodologies, industry standards and trends. Knowledge of issues associated with structuring and communicating information on the web (Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Familiarity with surveillance and information management applications. Track and resolve project issues using negotiation skills.
· Handle multiple projects and prioritize workload. Communication skills for all levels of the contract and customer organization.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA required, [Major: ]
· 10 years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3077

Training Specialist II: Primary responsibility is to conduct SAS Enterprise Guide (SEG) v3 or later training to internal and external staff and customers. Additionally, provides user support and technical assistance on the use of complex PC-based applications and analytic software in support of HIV/AIDS surveillance. Support is provided over the phone, via e-mail, web conferences, or in-person. Participates in application testing, participates in the creation of training materials, and reviews user manuals and technical reference guides.

Required Skills:
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to work well in a team environment.
· Solid foundation in Windows operating system functionality. Microsoft Office products and database concepts.
· Experience in training adult users and creating training materials.
· Willing to travel up to 2 weeks per month throughout the country and train in various environments. Willing to learn and train on applications other than SEG.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Detail-oriented.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA desired, , [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3085

Tech Writer/Doc Specialist: Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist - The contractor supporting this work will provide technical writing and documentation services to a major division within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specific responsibilities and activities will include: 1. Edit informational materials, including articles, book chapters, and abstracts, developed by authors for publication in the medical and scientific literature or for presentation. 2. Analyze publication materials in terms of grammatical correctness, sentence structure, clarity of expression, conformity to required style, organization and presentation, and technical accuracy. Apply basic and advanced principles of writing to achieve well organized, concise manuscripts. 3. Consult with authors to gather topic information needed to produce accurate and clear materials; rewrite or rearrange portions of the material and recommend changes. Make suggestions regarding format and appropriateness for intended audience, length and tone, and selection and editing of graphic illustrative materials. Advise DHQP staff on editorial policy, journal requirements, printing regulations, and the preparation of documents for electronic presentations (on the Internet), including citations of Internet sources. Write usage notes and memorandums for authors. 4. Write documents for publication by CDC or in response to requests for division-based information (reports, congressional responses, brochures, MMWRs, letters, fact sheets, newsletters, training materials, brochures, interpretive handbooks, pamphlets, guidebooks, scholarly works, reference works, press releases, speeches, scripts and other written materials). 5. Collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including scientists, clinicians, statisticians, and epidemiologists to develop documents and other materials. In developing documents, the vendor must consider agency policy, style requirements, consistency with other information presented by the agency, and the level of knowledge of the intended audience. 6. Ensure that new, revised, and reprinted publications by authors follow proper clearance procedures, including CDC, DHHS, and OMB clearance requirements. Assist DHQP staff with clearance procedures, including tracking progress of materials through clearance. Assist in the maintenance of an electronic tracking system for materials that are submitted for clearance. 7. Provide to CDC staff and others technical, statistical, and programmatic information regarding healthcare-associated infections. 8. Research materials (printed and electronic) that reflect division and CDC policies and information.

Required Skills:
· Expertise in scientific writing and editing
· Knowledge of sources and research methods to develop authoritative information on the programs, policies, functions, and research of the agency.
· Knowledge of regulations and policies affecting Government publications; of publishing concepts, practices, and standards; and of recent advances in publishing technology sufficient to serve as technical authority.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: English, Communications, or related]
· 6+ Years of experience in lieu of degree

3091

Training Specialist II: The Application Development Group within the Prevention Informatics Office is in need of a Training Specialist to conduct training of internally developed applications and Microsoft Office Suite products. The candidate will be required to conducts forums for discussion of training issues and provide ongoing training needs assessment. They will analyze users, questions, problems, and requests to determine systems required to meet their needs and then to develop plans for how their identified training needs are to be met. The candidate will identify and recommend commercially available training or materials. In addition, this person will identify resources that are needed and provides justification to management for procurement of these resources. This candidate must be able to represent NCHSTP on IT training issues identified across the Center. This position will require the candidate to keep abreast of new training technology within IT and shares those new technologies appropriately. The candidate will establish and coordinate NCHSTP users’ groups devoted to common technologies. This person will be required to establish and maintain training facilities and other infrastructure teacher led and /or self-directed training.

Required Skills:
· Experience in conducting training sessions both one on one and in a group setting.
· Ability to design and develops instructional materials (including lecture content) software manuals, and documentation for system updates and modifications. This will require the ability to read and interpret technical materials.
· Proficient in developing training material for hardware or software training and in teaching and developing instructional materials for hardware and software products and systems.
· Working knowledge of automated testing software (e.g. Rational).

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Good communication skills both oral and written.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3097

Project Lead: Project Manager is needed to support NCHSTP/DHAP/BCSB. Northrop Grumman is seeking a project manager to lead a national surveillance project, the Morbidity Monitoring Project (MMP), which aims to collect a core set of information on the characteristics of persons diagnosed with, living with, and dying from HIV infection and AIDS. The CDC has funded MMP in an effort to design a surveillance system that is nationally representative of HIV-infected persons receiving medical care in the United States. The MMP is taking place across the United States in 19 states, 1 US territory, and 6 cities. The MMP project manager will provide oversight for multiple Information Technology (IT) health-related projects within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The candidate will plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and manage MMP related IT projects. Functions may include identifying resource needs, acquiring new resources, and assigning resources to tasks; developing and gaining approval of project plans and budgets; conducting cost/benefit analyses and risk assessments; monitoring and reviewing project progress; serving as a liaison with customers; adjusting schedules and plans as necessary; identifying and resolving issues; and obtaining user acceptance of completed products/services. The project manager will ensure technical proficiency and productivity of project staff and the quality of project deliverables. In addition, the project manager should have a technical background to help define requirements, possess the ability and initiative to complete the project by meeting the time, cost and quality requirements set at the onset of the project, understand project management processes, have the ability to facilitate small groups of people, and be comfortable in a complex political situation.

Required Skills:
· Experience in managing/supervising small to medium groups of people (12-15 people). Ability to interview and participate in the hiring and training of contract employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise work performance; reward and discipline contract employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
· Skill developing project schedules and tracking tasks using Microsoft Project 98 or higher. Ability to create, review, and deliver estimates; manage budgets.
· Full Project Management Life Cycle experience, including full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) IT experience.
· Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Experience in a government contracting environment.
· Experience in a public health setting.

Educational Requirements:
· , MS/MA required, [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3104

Technical Writer/Editor: Documentation Specialist - needed to work with the Prevention Research Centers (PRC) of the Division of Adult and Community Health with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Ideal candidates for this position will have a highly skilled professional writing background, and be capable of taking on responsibilities, as needed, under the direction of the program’s coordinator of health communications. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide support to three Project Officers in their writing of PRC reporting guidelines, site visit reports, and other materials. Assist the Deputy Director in communications with the network, funders, and internal and external constituents. Assist the Communications Coordinator in the preparation of speeches and accompanying visuals. Assist an off-site Medical Officer in projects such as researching and writing case studies and collecting information for and coordinating the efforts of co-authors of scientific articles. Independently write feature articles and comparable content for the public audience reached through the Internet. Serve as a note taker for selected conference calls and planning sessions to facilitate communication among participants. Contribute to the content and design of exhibits and other special-purpose materials. Serve as a copy editor for all program communication, as requested, and apply the appropriate CDC standards for language and usage.

Required Skills:
· Additional responsibilities will include using electronic products such as spreadsheets, word processing software, and presentation software as well as the Internet and selected data bases to search for information. This position will require knowledge and experience with the print production process, knowledge of how to specify typography and other parameters for a published product, and be able to follow a document from concept through production. Experience with communication in other media—such as computer-based products, film production, and digital photography—is highly desirable. As necessary, the position will be expected to conduct periodic travel for conferences, meetings, community site visits, and in-person interviews of research participants.
· Candidates should have a working knowledge of public health and/or demonstrate an ability to readily become conversant with the language of chronic disease and health promotion. Candidates should submit a portfolio for review illustrating their work in a wide range of media and for varied audiences.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: public health education, public health policy and management, journalism, communications]
· 5 Years of experience in lieu of degree

3107

Database Specialist II: SQL DBA - Experienced SQL DBA with at least 5 years of experience. Perform database administration duties to ensure the consistency, confidentiality, availability, and integrity of CDC data. Act as a database administrator of development and production SQL Server databases, and provide database administration of development and production databases. This requires the ability to work alone without assistance to successfully complete standard DBA tasks such as, but not limited to: 1. database backup and recovery, 2. database and application tuning, 3. troubleshooting problems with the database and with establishing connections to the database from client systems, 4. DBCC maintenance tasks, 5. management of users, 6. ensuring the security of the data within the database and establishing/maintaining security of database connections (e.g., SQL SSL encryption), and 7. loading data in bulk copy processes. Other duties: Configure, test, and verify online backup operations and database maintenance tasks

Required Skills:
· Microsoft SQL Server 2000; Expert knowledge of SQL and extensive knowledge and experience writing both DML and DDL; understand and use TSQL for writing procedures, views, end functions, and triggers
· Experience installing RDBMS software
· Experience with tuning, data normalization, and data transformation services
· Experience with clusters, and log shipping in a data center environment

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3109

Systems Analyst III: A Project Leader is needed to work closely with the ITSO designated Technical Contact for Project Management Activities. The contractor must be an experienced project coordinator with sound experience in planning, monitoring, tracking project progress, reviewing organization project plans, proactive issue identification and escalation, cross team coordination and work prioritization. Must have the ability to synthesize and interpret programmatic objectives and goals, standard measures and indicators, into effective requirements. The Project Manager Position will assist in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Stand-Up of ITSO¡¦s multiple disciplines, including transition planning, transition implementation, staff education and training, and evaluation of operational processes in the Customer Service Centers and Designated Server Sites to ensure cost savings and efficient utilization of resources. Phase One activities consists of the standup of the Customer Service Centers, implementing full planned functionality and integration of the ITSO Service Desk, consolidation and standup of the Designated Server Sites, and organizational integration of Network Technology Branch activities and responsibilities. Coordination of all these disciplines and activities is critical to the effective and efficient operation of ITSO in fulfilling its mission of providing IT Infrastructure services to the entire agency. Phase Two activities include implementation of ITSO processes, refinement of processes and procedures in more detail and the development of new processes and procedures as required. The focus of Phase Two will be to ensure that ITSO¡¦s transformation results in the establishment of consistent infrastructure and operational environments on all campuses. Phase Two will also require the evaluation of efficiencies; staff to customer, staff to server and staff to network devices. Recommendation of load balancing from these evaluations is expected to translate into the cost savings and more efficient utilization of staff. Staff education will consist of instructing CSC, DSS and NTB staff on the process models that have been defined for each discipline and how each process and each discipline interact with one another. Escalation of incident processes will be an ongoing activity. Recommendations will be made and implemented as lessons are learned in the training process. Other tasks include: „X Developing project plans; update project schedules in MS Project, prepare project milestone and detailed reports and monitor work assignments. „X Review project deliverables „X Identify project risks and resolving project issues „X Communicate project status to upper management „X Lead project planning meetings

Required Skills:
· MS Project and Project Management experience; preferably in a dynamic environment with multiple projects. Must demonstrate an understanding of the synergy between technology and business processes. Ability to define, develop, maintain, and publish project plans and schedules. Able to provide timely project status reports and escalate issues to manager. Project coordination and/or management experience on small or mid size project.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office Suite and exposure to Visio. Familiar with various types of system applications, tools and hardware
· Contractor should have strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening. Must be able to communicate effectively and be team oriented with strong organizational skills. Team player with strong interpersonal and flexibility skills.
· Must be able to lead and co-lead meetings with other professionals in the Technology and Public Health Field

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, PHD desired [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3112

Systems Analyst III: Business Analyst for Outbreak Management System(OMS). The candidate will have experience gathering requirements, designing feature-based systems, and supporting the development life cycle. This person will act in a consultative manner with the customer groups as well as the development organization in determining the best approaches for providing customer solutions. The person must be an innovative, analytical, thinker in order to develop conceptual informatics solutions to scientific problems and integration into other information systems, internally and externally (e.g.; state health departments).

Required Skills:
· Must be experienced in leading requirements gathering sessions, as well as managing and documenting requirements for technical and non-technical audiences.
· Must be skilled at developing and delivering presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
· Must be experienced in coordinating activities and facilitating communications between different groups.
· Must be experienced with process development and refinement of existing processes. Must be experienced with process development and refinement of existing processes.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Preferred – Public Health and healthcare experience a plus.
· Preferred - Experience with Rational’s Requisite Pro software.
· Must have excellent oral/written communication and facilitation skills, high initiative, sense of urgency, teamwork, and customer service, and the ability to multi task.
· Experience with AVR (Analysis, Visualization and Reporting) would be very helpful

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: ]
· 6 Years of experience in lieu of degree

3119

Cost Analyst: The Travel Coordinator will be responsible for providing training and guidance to travelers on travel-related policies and procedures. Prepare and submit travel expense claims for reimbursement. Resolve travel arrangement and expense claim issues by working closely with NG corporate staff. Track and report on the ongoing status of all travel for Atlanta-based employees. Design, develop and implement processes related to arranging travel and expense processing. Create and send out regular communications to employees on changes in travel-related policies and procedures. Provide assistance with creating MOUs for relocation agreements and processing expense claims for reimbursement of relocation expenses. In addition to the responsibilities under domestic travel, for international travel, the Travel Coordinator will aid staff in securing visas and country clearance and provide assistance with required export control documents.

Required Skills:
· Full knowledge of NG travel policies, CITS contract travel requirements and Federal Travel Regulations.
· Strong verbal and written communication, customer relations, and organizational skills, ability to work independently, ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Organized and efficient with a strong aptitude in process design and continuous process improvement
· PC skills to include MS-Office, Northrop Grumman business systems and Northrop Grumman Intranet applications.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Experience in using software such as etrip for submission of travel expense claims.
· Experience making travel arrangements for travel under federal Government contracts.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA desired, , [Major: Business Administration]
· four Years of experience in lieu of degree

3120

Computer Programmer II: Contractor will serve as either the Internet or Intranet technical point of contact for the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE), National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP). The contractor will also serve as back-up technical point of contact for either the DTBE Intranet or Internet. The contractor provides support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the DTBE Web sites, including Web-based courses and multimedia products (CD ROMs). To accomplish this, the contractor collaborates extensively with the Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch (CEBSB) personnel and Center-wide technical staff on the appropriate display and collection of information and data. The contractor works closely with the other DTBE Webmaster on current and new technologies and their presentation to the CEBSB team leader for Center-wide acceptance. The contractor will serve as a DTBE representative to the NCHSTP Internet Redesign Workgroup and the NCHSTP Internet and Intrant workgroups by providing technical assistance to the NCHSTP and providing advice on web design. Position Deliverables: 1. Communicate Center-wide web policies to CEBSB Team Leader on a timely basis. 2. Lead on 508 compliance issues and implementation processes and briefings to CEBSB staff. 3. Lead on multimedia project planning, development, and implementation. 4. Technical expert for Web graphics providing technical assistance to the Center and provides advice on Web graphics and design. 5. Develops and maintains DTBE Web pages on a timely basis. 6. Create data entry forms for Web deployment utilizing current CDC standard tools. 7. Implement a secure data collection process for collecting data components from Web deployed data entry forms. 8. Provide streamlined processes for passing data collected from the Web-enabled applications to the DTBE client. 9. Creates CD ROMs for various meetings.

Required Skills:
· Senior level experience (3+ years) working on Section 508 compliance issues and Web implementation.
· Senior level experience (3+ years) in utilizing Web page design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash for data collection and display.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Senior level experience (3+ years) in developing web applications in a health care setting in infectious diseases.
· Data conversion for import from various formats such as MSAccess, Excel, and SDF into cell based flat files for migration to Section 508 compliant readers.
· SQL server database configuration and implementation experience or training.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3135

Consultant: Messaging Architect Establish strategic direction and architecture for creation/maintenance of the enterprise data data/messaging solutions. This responsibility includes but is not limited to data integration strategies, data formatting, data validation, inbound and outbound message and data feeds, tracking and reporting. Collaborate with multiple teams to establish standards and policies to ensure enterprise information assets are properly secured, protected by appropriate access management and privacy controls. Develop and implement data quality measures. Assist with the design, development and implementation of the brokering solutions. Maintain metadata and documentation associated with the physical implementation of brokering solution. Represent the enterprise perspective in brokering discussions. Identify, understand, and document all data sources feeds pertaining to brokering. Contribute methodology knowledge to the project planning process. Ensure data standards compliance at a project level – oversee Interface Analyst and Developers designs. Required Skills: The resource for this position should possess the following types of skills and experience: • 10+ years of overall IT experience • Must have knowledge of EAI technology trends, and to apply that understanding to articulate a strategic vision • Knowledge of additional messaging tools and mapping tools, such as Orion’s Rhapsody and Symphonia, a plus • Knowledge of HL7, a plus • Experience integrating large complex data warehouses and technologies • Strong Integration skills, particularly back-end (both application-to-application and data integration) • 3+ years solid experience as an architect • Expert in strategies and approaches for interface design and performance • Experience with developing data quality improvement strategies • Extensive experience creating, manipulating, and evaluating metadata • Familiarity with UML, use case methodologies • Minimum 3 years SQL programming experience • Minimum 2 years Java programming experience • Ability to represent the enterprise perspective (understand how the projects and subject areas fit into the “big picture” • Ability to understand and critique concepts expressed in process models, data models (logical and physical), spreadsheets, work flow diagrams, data sourcing project plans (sequence of tasks, dependencies between tasks, standard deliverables, techniques, roles and responsibilities), logic flow charts, • Ability to decompose complex concepts to component parts that can be easily defined and related • Ability to contribute to the creation of effective and reasonable data management policies and procedures. • Excellent communication skills – oral, written, graphical

Required Skills:
· None

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: Computer Science or Related]
· 10+ years Years of experience in lieu of degree

3137

Systems Analyst III: Senior Data Warehouse Project Manager Responsible for managing all aspects of the data warehouse project lifecycles by effectively initiating, planning, scheduling, controlling, and bringing to closure multiple, large, high profile, high priority projects. Experience in project management methodology, standards, strategy, quality and change leadership is required. Serves as an influential leader by demonstrating PM professionalism, passion/enthusiasm, providing communication/motivation and creating teamwork and collaboration for data warehousing. - Manages all aspects of project management and project lifecycles by effectively initiating, planning, scheduling, controlling, and bringing to closure multiple large, high profile, high priority projects. - Schedule Management: Create and maintain an effort-driven project schedule for each project by identifying and monitoring: overall project timeline, project milestones, tasks, resources, task dependencies, and critical paths. - Control and track project performance, time allocations, cost, and quality by constantly evaluating project progress and conducting regular team status meetings. - Cost Management: Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics, staffing requirements, resources, and risk. - Cross Functional Leadership: Provides leadership, direction and integrates activities with other projects to ensure successful implementation and support - Issue / Risk Management: Anticipates and identifies Risks and Issues that may impact deliverables and develops and implements mitigation and corrective actions - Reporting: Monitors and reports on the status of project efforts - Scope: Ensures the project remains focused on key objectives and goals and comply with established methodologies. Develop and manage project expectations ensuring all applicable functional areas are engaged on the project - Closure: Promote continuous improvement by conducting, documenting, and communicating lessons learned. - Written and communication skills: Communicate and present to large audiences on multiple topics - Uses innovative problem solving and critical thinking approaches to proactively solve a broad range of problems across technologies Serves as a role model for PM professionalism, critical thinking and setting productivity pace as well as promoting a financial focus with emphasis on business value metrics

Required Skills:
· Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas - Well developed negotiation skills
· 7+ Years of experience in a Project Management and/or consulting role, Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Proficient with Project Management tools including MS Project,
· Ability to build consensus
· Detail and big picture orientation - Ability to step into projects already in progress or in need of rescue - Organization and time management skills: Operates independently with minimal guidance by management - Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks - Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes. - Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development project lifecycle - Extensive experience in meeting planning and facilitation - Demonstrated experience in making articulate and effective oral presentations to different audiences - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Proficient with Project Management tools including MS Project - Previous experience in Data Warehouse Project management

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· PMI Certification a plus
· Knowledge of the Healthcare Industry or Public Health

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, , [Major: ]
· Years of experience in lieu of degree

3138

Data/Configuration Management Specialist(Associate): Operations Lead for Data Brokering activities - Operation Lead responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing the daily data brokering operations to support the CDC and partner applications, Creating and delivering the daily operations status report, Assisting in implementing new technologies, tools, software products, and processes necessary for the operations, Contributing to planning and implementing infrastructure development of projects as they relate needs and proactively keeping all licenses, support contracts and software products up-to-date and fully tracked, Responsible for application software upgrades to networked servers, configuration, integrity, recovery coordination of network along with business continuity preparedness planning. Providing thorough, accurate and up-to-date documentation of network systems, operational procedures, and network topology and asset management; proactively making suggestions on improvements, upgrades and changes Monitoring network bandwidth as required, data source connections and troubleshooting issues. Recommending and developing plans for systems operations, hardware and software upgrades.

Required Skills:
· Knowledge with both Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models, understanding the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Data Brokering tools and their use. Previous software configuration management.
· SQL programming experience - ability to write, read and execute SQL code.
· Knowledge of MS SQL Server.
· Knowledge of data brokering or other industry standard tool.

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· Previous data brokering/interface support, a plus.
· Healthcare knowledge or experience with Federal government contracting, a plus.

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: Computer Science or related]
· 7+ Years of experience in lieu of degree

3146

Contracts: Senior Contract Administrator: Responsibility within the Health Solutions Division supporting the Atlanta, GA office by providing contracts administration support. This position will be a direct report to Senior Manager of Contracts and will have daily interface with Customers, Program Management, Division Management Team, and possibly subcontractors. This position may also have supervisory responsibilities. The candidate will have significant experience preparing, negotiating, accepting, and managing contracts including, but not limited to, Time & Materials, firm-fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, GWAC, and IDIQ contracts. Provides counsel in proposals and change proposals, customer support requirements, government and other customer regulatory requirements and statutory direction that pertain to procurement. Support proposal preparation, develop proposed contract terms and conditions, provides risk assessment of terms and conditions, and resolves potential policy questions to ensure compatibility with company and government procurement regulations, negotiates all types of contracts with customers, participates in strategic formulation, teaming arrangements, past performance, risk mitigation, bid and approval, and other similar activities. Portfolio includes contracts and subcontracts with numerous task orders relating to IT services. Experience in commercial contracts and supervisory skills and experience are a plus.

Required Skills:
· Experience in the following areas is required:-In-depth knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles and accounting and finance principles.
· Candidate must understand the broader impact of work on the company, be able to resolve complex contracts or pricing issues, contract closeout, proposal support, and OCI reviews and coordination, have excellent analytical and mathematical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills.
· Supervisory skills -Use of computer spreadsheet applications, e-mail, Internet, and Microsoft Office programs.
· College degree in Business or Finance plus 8-10 years experience in increasingly more complex contract actions required. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/VEEO

Additional Desired Skills/Pluses:
· None

Educational Requirements:
· BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: ]
· 10+ years Years of experience in lieu of degree