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Economic Systems Inc. (EconSys) is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Falls Church, VA. The Software Developer will help make a significant impact on our continuous efforts to build on our Human Resources Management enterprise system. Our cloud application enterprise system is FedRAMP program accredited. EconSys is celebrating almost 30 years in business and is continuing to have explosive growth! Our office is expanding, our customer numbers have increased, and you’ll find our products and services used by over 100 Federal agencies. With this increased business, we need help providing our Government customers with the best services and tools. Responsibilities: Writes highly optimized Java and SQL to contribute to the development of the application Assists in debugging critical issues affecting customers and communicates status to the support team Provides guidance to junior developers Documents code Performs code reviews to check for code optimization, code style, and enforce test-driven development methodologies Assists in evaluating new software development frameworks and technologies Requirements: US Citizenship (minimum requirement for client issued Public Trust) Able to obtain Public Trust (pass required credit and background check) 5+ years of working experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer Strong knowledge of software development using Java and Spring Able to create automated test scripts for functionality Expertise in HTML and CSS Experience in JavaScript , jQuery , JavaScript templating , js , and Node.js Knowledge of building API, web services, RESTful, and Elasticsearch Knowledge of Oracle database architecture with proficiency in SQL Able to work independently Experience: Handling live issues Writing JUnit tests Building automation using tools such as Jenkins , Gradle , Maven , or others Utilize Linux Administration, Splunk , Apache , Kafka , Puppet , Tomcat , or OSSEC Knowledge using Python, Scala, Ruby on Rails Education: Bachelor’s Degree Compensation: Includes competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, 401k matching, life insurance, health, vision, and dental benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summary The purpose of this position is to assist in the development, implementation and support of application systems to meet business, informational, and technical needs. Responsibilities Level 3 Perform coding and/or configures and tests programs to meet business needs and ensure functionality of applications. Writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures to aid in user training and troubleshooting issues. Provides daily operational support for production systems including providing on-call support. Interfaces with business analysts, Client Account Managers, and/or clients to clarify requirements. Tests own work, contributes to the development of test plans and participates in post-implementation reviews to ensure requirements are met. Participates in systems design, working within an established framework to maximize system efficiency. Coordinates with clients and colleagues to resolve systems issues and advance development projects. May develop materials to support user training on new or revised systems/applications. Level 4 Participates in the feasibility analysis for new systems/applications to determine how applications and processes can be improved. May serve as a technical lead or project manager on small sized projects and/or technical lead on large sized projects. Mentors to less experienced staff. Monitors the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provides (or arranges for) proactive maintenance to prevent application or system issues. Reviews, analyzes, and modifies systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system. Maintains records to document the system and revisions. Provides and/or arranges for technical support and problem resolution for client inquiries and to resolve production issues. Participates in user training as appropriate, on new or revised systems/applications. Tests own work, contributes to the development of test plans and participates in post-implementation reviews to ensure requirements are met. Level 5 Plays a leadership role in the feasibility analysis for new systems/applications including understanding implications for the current and future architecture to determine how applications and processes can be improved. Serves as a technical lead or project manager on small sized projects and/or technical lead on large sized projects. Mentors less experienced staff. Develops a user training plan for new or revised systems/applications, leveraging vendors and business resources as appropriate to streamline new user or new application adoption. Monitors the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provides (or arranges for) proactive maintenance to prevent application or system issues. Reviews, analyzes, and modifies systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system. Maintains records to document the system and revisions. Provides and/or arranges for technical support and problem resolution for client inquiries and to resolve production issues. Level 6 Leads in the feasibility analysis for new systems/applications including understanding implications for the current and future architecture to determine how applications and processes can be improved. Serves as a technical lead and/or project manager on small or large sized projects. This includes leading or contributing to the technical design, tracking and resolving technical issues, ensure unit tests are conducted and documented and guiding technical resources throughout the project. Serves as a technical resource on projects that involve multiple technologies, great operational or implementation risks, complex business functionality, and broad implications for the business and/or the IT architecture. Provides leadership and technical guidance on the most complex coding/ development, configuration and implementation efforts to enhance the expertise of colleagues. Establishes systems to monitor the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provides (or arranges for) proactive maintenance to keep systems operational. Ensures technical support and problem resolution for client inquiries and production issue resolution meets business needs, making changes to process as needed. Maintains awareness of projects or changes to other systems that may affect their applications/systems, and ensures there is no degradation of service. Develops a long term plan (3-5 years) for applications and systems in the area(s) supported, factoring in an understanding of future directions of the business area as well as changes in the technology landscape. Qualifications Level 3 Participates in technical design, contributing insights and ideas. Successfully troubleshoots most applications problems independently, determining the root cause and fixing the problem and engages appropriate colleagues as necessary to address concerns in their area of expertise. Takes client calls and resolves most client issues independently. Chooses tools to use on a project from an established list; provides feedback to management when tools/processes aren’t effective. Selects appropriate work procedures or approaches to address technical challenges, consistent with appropriate standards and policies. Demonstrates an understanding of application development methods, the Project Execution Process, as well as the fundamentals of requirement specification, design, development/configuration, and testing of business applications systems. Has a strong working understanding of installed systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve many problems on the existing system(s) supported and is aware of integration points with other systems and how that interacts with their work. RDL, WIM and WDM knowledge is required Must have knowledge of biometric Kronos clocks (or similar) Level 4 Participate in the technical design of projects that anticipate and proactively address roadblocks and obstacles. Conducts complete diagnosis of most business problems, factoring in a strong understanding of the technical architecture. Facilitates design sessions by presenting logical statements of business problems and designs, and offering and incorporating ideas. Commits to deliverables for scope of work with clients, vendors and/or management. Makes modifications to jobs and schedules for jobs in production. Follows established and relevant methodologies in performing their work; provides feedback to management on changing methodologies/standard operating procedures, as appropriate. Demonstrates expert understanding of all relevant application development processes including the Project Execution Process, serving as a resource to others. Understands architectural issues, and factors them into decisions and recommendations. RDL, WIM and WDM knowledge is required Must have knowledge of biometric Kronos clocks (or similar) Level 5 Leads the technical design of projects that anticipate and proactively address roadblocks and obstacles. Conducts complete diagnosis of most business problems, factoring in a strong understanding of the technical architecture. Leads technical design sessions, contributing novel insights to address business problems. Commits to overall deliverables with clients and/or management. Provides recommendations on vendor selection. Negotiates terms and conditions with vendors. Follows established and relevant methodologies in performing their work. Creates and or modifies methodologies/standard operating procedures, as appropriate. May be seen as a subject matter expert on some methodologies. Makes recommendations to management regarding technology investments for their area. Demonstrates expert understanding of all relevant application development processes including the Project Execution Process, serving as a resource to others. Demonstrates a broad understanding of the applications and technical architectures related to their area(s). Serves as a technical expert on existing applications supporting the business area, along with other inter-related / adjacent systems and applications. RDL, WIM and WDM knowledge is required Must have knowledge of biometric Kronos clocks (or similar) Level 6 Independently identifies, defines, directs, and performs analyses to resolve complex first-time project issues including the analysis of technical and economic feasibility of proposed systems solutions. Can analyze complex business and competitive issues and discern their implications for systems support. Manages roadblocks and obstacles affecting tasks, projects, and strategic initiatives. Supports the evaluation and recommendation of new technical directions, strategies and approaches to senior GIS management. Negotiates terms and conditions with vendors. Recognized as a leader in the design and execution of business solutions, demonstrating a broad understanding of the applications and technical architectures. Has designed systems/applications with high level of complexity (e.g. many interfaces, multiple packages, platforms) Must have 10+ years of SQL programming skills in Oracle and/or SQL Server RDL, WIM and WDM knowledge is required Must have knowledge of biometric Kronos clocks (or similar) Education and Experience Level 3 Typical candidates will possess 3+ years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience or an M.S. in a related field and 1+ years of relevant experience Must have 3+ years of experience with Kronos Timekeeping (or a similar application) in a Developer role Level 4 Typical candidates will possess 4-7 years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience or an M.S. and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Must have 4+ years of experience with Kronos Timekeeping (or a similar application) in a Developer role Level 5 Typical candidates will possess 8+ years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience or an M.S. and 6+ years of relevant experience. Must have 8 + years of experience with Kronos Timekeeping (or a similar application) in a Senior Developer role Level 6 Typical candidates will possess 10+ years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience or an M.S. and 8+ years of relevant experience. Must have 10 + years of experience with Kronos Timekeeping (or a similar application) in a Senior Developer role Other Information As an employee of MTA Headquarters you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $99,394.00 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker. How To Apply Qualified individuals interested in MTA Headquarters IT Kronos employment opportunities must apply through the MTA's online application and recruitment system. Please click the "Apply Now" button on this page to visit our website; Select “See all open positions” located under the heading “Job postings” and search by Job ID listed below.   Dept./Div:      MTA Information Technology/Enterprise Applications Agency:         MTA Headquarters Location:       2 Broadway or various as needed Hours:            9:00am – 5:30pm or various as needed Reports To:     Lead Applications/Timekeeping/Pensions   MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary Playing a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), consists of the busiest commuter railroad, subway and bus systems in the nation, with an annual ridership of over 2.6 billion. The MTA is comprised of MTA Headquarters/Police and the following MTA Agencies: Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, NYC Transit, Bus, Bridges and Tunnels, and Capital Construction. This position is in the Finance & Administration Division of the MTA Headquarters Information Technology (IT) Department. The primary purpose of this position is to design, code and test programs for either a web-based, mobile or a client/server environment; also, to develop the technical specification and necessary documentation in compliance with MTA procedures. Responsibilities Code, configure and deliver easily maintainable software according to the specification provided using standard MTA tools and techniques following MTA standards and guidelines. Participate in the analysis and development of the business specification. Test and debug routines and programs for efficient processing and maximum utilization of computer systems. Develop and maintain technical and standard documentation for program development activity in a timely and high-quality manner. Investigate and resolve production problems in a timely manner. Participate in the evaluation of new software development products, applications, practices and techniques. Participate in the development and maintenance of functional test plans that adequately test the defined requirements and functions. Assist less experienced software developers/analysts in solving coding and technical issues related to MTA software. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 7 years’ experience developing and maintaining software applications in a business environment. Must possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience applying programming logic to the development of computer programs and software applications Must have prior experience with Kronos Timekeeping in a Developer role   Qualifications Strong programming skills in a MTA IT-supported language. Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems and internet technologies. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to function as part of a team that might include end-users as well as other technical staff. Must have SQL programming skills in Oracle and/or SQL Server RDL and WIM experience highly desirable Must have some knowledge of biometric Kronos clocks Demonstrated ability to conceptualize business requirements of the program being developed, including the ability to identify underlying principles and the appropriate data handling techniques required. Strong leadership oral and written communications skills. Strong analytical skills. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to handle multiple programming tasks simultaneously. Ability to initiate, demonstrate flexibility and good time management skills. Availability to handle production problems outside normal workday hours. Other Information  This is a resume based position in the collective bargaining unit represented by the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and will be governed by the terms of the associated TCU collective bargaining agreement for IT employees.  As such, candidates selected for this position will be represented by TCU and be on MTA payroll.  In addition, candidates selected may be required to work at any MTA Agency location. As an employee of MTA Headquarters, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $99,394 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker How To Apply  Qualified individuals interested in MTA Headquarters IT Kronos employment opportunities must apply through the MTA's online application and recruitment system. Please click the "Apply Now" button on this page to visit our website. Select “See all open positions” located under the heading “Job postings” and search by Job ID listed below.   Dept./Div :          Information Technology/Office of Enterprise Applications Agency :             MTA Headquarters Location:           2 Broadway – 12th Floor, B12.106 Hours:                 9:00am – 5:30pm Reports To:       Lead Application Timekeeping Pension   MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary Apply expertise in machine learning and natural language processing to develop cutting-edge language learning and assessment products and solutions. Responsibilities* Apply natural language processing/machine learning/deep learning methods to investigate and develop features and solutions for language learning and assessment products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on prototyping, evaluation, operationalization, and continuous improvement of language learning and assessment products and solutions. Design, create, clean, annotate, and manage rich data sets for natural language processing/machine learning/deep learning analysis. Document, present, publish, and educate on the results of research and development work to internal and external specialist and non-specialist audiences. Monitor and assess new technologies and their potential for new products and services. Other contributions commensurate with level and experience (e.g. service on committees, coordination with external consultants, etc.) Required Qualifications* MS in computer science or related field, or equivalent expertise in natural language processing/machine learning. Proficiency in a programming language such as R or Python. Proficiency in use of machine learning/deep learning tools such as TensorFlow, Keras. Problem solving, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity. Ability to communicate well with and present to a variety of audiences, particularly of technical concepts to non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects. Five years of experience in natural language processing/machine learning. Desired Qualifications* PhD in computer science or related field. Experience in implementation of machine learning in commercial products. Experience in working with data from (English) language learners. Additional Information For additional information please visit our website.

Description: JOB TITLE: Conservation and GIS Data Analyst   LOCATION: Portland, OR   COMPENSATION: $44,000 - $52,000 starting based on experience   JOB START DATE: May 2020   APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2020 (applications reviewed after this closing date)   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs   JOIN US! Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the worlds most important animals. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative data analyst to help develop and improve how we manage and use data to accomplish our mission.   The Xerces Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farmers and conservation agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and raising public awareness about the invertebrates of farms, forests, prairies, deserts, creeks, wetlands, and oceans. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and dragonflies.   WHAT YOULL BE DOING: The analyst is responsible for improving data management systems and processes across Xerces Societys conservation programs, and to develop and provide tools to improve external communications. This includes oversight of all GIS and other conservation data operations including data structure and metadata development, intake (procedures, tools, and data integrity policies), system administration, implementation, and user support. The analyst will report to the Endangered Species Program Director, but work across the entire organizations conservation programs.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Data management and analysis Manage, organize, and streamline existing datasets, working in collaboration with Xerces Society conservation program staff. Provide technical assistance as needed: Manage user account and permissions. Build and maintain a centralized GIS data library. Respond to data and map requests from conservation staff. Alert staff to new tools and training opportunities. Train staff to access data, use relevant tools, build maps, etc. Produce tabular, geospatial, and analytical data for specific projects, including on an ad hoc basis for team members who do not have training or access to data. Build simple self-service access tools for staff who are not regular GIS users. Create Best Practices guidelines for using new tools, databases, templates, etc. Manage GIS field users and data. Advise on sampling design, database use, and related equipment (i.e. field tablets, GPS devices, software, etc.). Improve upon existing systems: Identify and pursue opportunities to continually improve the quality of data management systems, processes, and standards within the Xerces Societys conservation programs. Apply judgment to standardize and integrate existing Xerces conservation databases to better meet project needs of our growing team. Conduct quality control checks on existing databases. Identify and use appropriate technologies to make workflows more efficient, and to make data, analyses, maps, implementation tools and other information more easily accessible to others. Create maps that facilitate the interpretation of species occurrence data, maintain databases, and perform spatial analyses. Create and manage data collection tools to be used by staff in habitat restoration and planting projects. Create map templates and other standardized items to be used by staff in developing reports and presentations. Apply quantitative spatial statistics and computational modeling to conduct scientifically rigorous analyses that inform conservation decisions, in collaboration with Xerces Society Conservation Staff. Consult with colleagues and advise on analyses and study design. Be familiar with best available data sources for ecological data analysis, including climate science data that can be integrated into projects. Develop a system for effectively tracking and reporting on conservation effectiveness metrics that can be easily accessed by the executive director, program directors, the communications team, and the development team. Work with conservation program staff to incorporate the use of this tracking system into daily operations and practices.   Communication and outreach Develop visualizations, maps, infographics, short written narratives, and other static and interactive tools to effectively communicate conservation effectiveness metrics and achievements. Work with Xerces conservation programs and communications teams to design and produce creative, high-quality digital and printed communications which will resonate with Xerces audiences and communicate conservation goals and achievements. Build visualizations, infographics and interactive tools for internal and external use.   STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week. Schedule can be made flexible and opportunity for partial remote work location can be made, consistent with work requirements, depending on employee preferences.   BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven paid holidays including two floating holidays that may be used for a personal or religious holiday observed by the employee or other occasion preferred by the employee, paid time off, paid health, dental, and disability insurance, option to participate in a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, participation in a 401k retirement program upon eligibility and a flexible work environment.   TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.   MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website: www.xerces.org   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Xerces policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following: race, color, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, family relationship, health insurance status, medical history or condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, non-conviction arrest record, wage garnishment status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including all decisions on hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, demotion, access to benefits, transfer, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.   Xerces is committed to establishing and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages individuals of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.           . Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED Experience managing large biological or natural resources data sets, including historical or time-series data. Application of Federal Geographic Data Committee, Darwin Core, or other data or database metadata standards. Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel, including database design and queries. Development and maintenance of metadata structure and content. Intermediate to advanced GIS experience, including ability to create and manipulate raster, geodatabase, and feature datasets, as well as create high quality maps and other visual products. Experience using ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online), Apps (Survey123, Collector, Dashboards), extensions (Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, 3D Analyst, Web Publisher) and tools (Model Builder, R-ARCGIS). Experience developing user-friendly procedures and guidelines for data management and supporting GIS field users. Conservation biology background and/or understanding of conservation biology issues. Experience working with diverse partners and audiences to share, develop, and collaborate on data management projects. Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, including the ability to identify and understand the data management needs of multiple Xerces staff and come up with a cohesive data management strategy for the organization. Proven ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences, from land managers and policy makers to other researchers and the public. Understanding of data use policies and ethics. Strong communication and writing skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to manage time and diverse activities under tight deadlines, while delivering high quality results. Ability to develop work plans and work independently on assigned tasks. Takes initiative in identifying problems and designing novel solutions. PREFERRED Understanding of quantitative and computational methods to analyze data, including the use of spatial statistics, data modeling, and analysis to identify patterns. Scripting proficiency (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL/PostgreSQL). Graphic design skills and proven experience designing visually appealing infographics, tables, charts, etc. to help communicate conservation stories, track program metrics. Experience and skill in working with diverse teams and constituents in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive manner Cross-cultural, multicultural, and/or multilingual skills, background, or experience. Experience using data gathering tools in field settings: tablets, GPS, cellular mobile devices. Experience with managing data privacy and information security. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED Bachelors degree in GIS / Geospatial Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or related field, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience. Minimum of 2 years experience, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge and skills, working with databases and GIS in data management and analysis.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work in a stationary position for periods of 2-8 hours, with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations.     Xerces Society Inc Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hjvtrqzjf9r4zsj9   PI118420392