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Technical Solution Architect, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Technical Solution Architect (Req. #1001-203)
Educational Requirements: BS Degree in Computer Science or related field

Skills Required: Good knowledge of MVS Platform and VM Platform. Working knowledge of Client-Server Platforms.

Experience: Experience in COBOL and Natural. Working knowledge of C, C++, Visual Basic, Assembler, PERL, SQL and shell programming. UNIX, OS/2, DOS and Window operating systems. Project Management experience.

Special Requirements: Ability to use complete Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn many different environments and applications. Ability to work as part of a large team.

Responsibilities/Duties: Work with the client's Renovation team to interpret and facilitate third party renovation options. Communicate options and the associated impacts to all affected portfolio's. Coordinate and validate portfolio requirements and schedules as needed. Facilitate conflict resolution. Monitor and report on Portfolio performance and reliability of third party alternatives. Review and validate renovation strategies. Identify and coordinate tool training. Facilitate the scheduling for all permanent and temporary bridges. Facilitate communication between Portfolio and External Entities. (3 Positions)

Unix Systems Administrator (Senior)

Unix Systems Administrator (Senior)
Required skills: Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Sun Solaris, AIX, TCP/IP, Oracle (Familiarity).
Excellent and written communication skills.
Project planning and coordination skills.
Job Number: KN-UNIX-FL

VMS Systems Administrator (Senior)

Required skills: Alpha VMS.
VMS Shell Scripting (DCL) 8 or more years.
VMS Cluster Software 2 years.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are imperative.
Project planning and coordination skills.
Job Number: VMS-ADM-SR

Unisys Mainframe Consultant

Required skills: Unisys 2200/900, IX4800, and IX6800 mainframes
MAPPER 2200, MAPPER C
Job Number: JG-Mapper

Smalltalk Developer

Required skills: Minimum four years of Smalltalk, preferable VisualAge programming/development experience in a commercial environment interfacing with a RDBMS (such as DB2,Oracle, Informix, Sybase) and extensive OOA/OOD experience. Financial Expereince is a plus.
Job Number: TEL-ENG-VLS

Telecom Engineer (Senior)

Required skills: Theory and engineering design principles relating to various telecommunications systems and microwave radio, video, telephony, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI) systems, wiring systems and fiber optics.
Job Number: JG-Telecom2

Information Technology Developer (Senior)

Required skills: Novell and Microsoft networking environments;
MSDOS, OS/2, Unix IVR systems, CTI systems. 5 yrs. of software development utilizing one or several of the following programming languages: Visual Basic, C++, COBOL, Oracle, SQL
Server, Sybase or HTML.
Job Number: JG-TELECOM

Client/Server Engineer

Required skills: Network LAN/WAN TroubleshootingL)
NT Server 4.0 Installation/Configuration (H)
NT Server 4.0 Trouble Shooting/Monitoring (M)
Network Design/Documentation Tool (i.e. - VISIO) (L) NT Terminal Server/Metaframe1.8 (L)
Job Number: KN-NWADMN

Natural Adabas System Analyst

Required skills: Adabas/Natural programming in a mainframe / CICS environment. Experience in developing systems using Natural Construct.S trong Knowledge of JCL.
ProjectLead experience. Knowledge of XML and XML style sheets
Job Number: NA-SYS

Oracle / PeopleSoft DBA (Senior)

Required skills: 5-7 years of database administration experience, 3 of which must be in
Oracle and PeopleSoft environment. Working knowledge of Unix and good communication skills are neccesary. Job Number: GE-ORDBA

Sybase DBA

Required skills: Minimum 5 years in IT industry
2+ years of Sybase Administration, 2+ years of Sybase SQL writing, 2+ years of Sybase Performance and Tuning, 4+ years of database design.
Replication Server Expereince
US expereince is a must.
Job Number: GE-SYBDBA

Tivoli Systems Engineer

Required skills: Logfile adaptor
Distribute Monitoring
Tivoli Enterprise Console
Tec Rule writing
Implement Perl Scripting
System administration in Unix ( HP/ Sun Solaris )
Job Number: KN-DCIT-TIVOLI

Informatica Programmer/Analyst

Required skills: Informatica,Oracle, PL/SQL, HP Unix Scripting, Design & Development of Data Mapping (source to target),
creating sessions & batch processes, & designing error processing routines. Job Number: GE-Informatica

Documentum System Administrator

Required skills: Consultant should be knowledgeable about Documentum EDMS 98, 4i server side administration using Rite Site utilities and tool sets. Knowledge of the upgrade process and procedures and their impact on the systems or server side would be useful.
Job Number: DT-NM-Documentum

Oracle Apps / Financial DBA

Required skills: 5 years experience as an Oracle DBA in a Unix environment.
Must have advanced hands-on experience in database management of Oracle Financials,
maintaining a multi-tier production database environment, managing concurrent processing,security.
Job Number: GE-ORAPPSDBA

Oracle Programmer/Analyst

Required skills: 3-5 years experience in multiple aspects of clinical trials data management
Job Number: GE-ORCLINICAL

QA Tester

Required skills: Certified Mercury LoadRunner (extensive LoadRunner skill)
as well as knowledge of WinRunner and Test Director. This will be for 2 separate testing projects.
Job Number: PU-CSQANC

Unix / Sybase Programmer / Analyst

Required skills: C++ / Sybase , Unix. Perl 5 , Shell scripting
Job Number: GE-C++SYBASE

Websphere System Administrator

Required skills: Min 1 year WebSphere experience; Five or more years in an operational environment; Knowledge of Unix, Java, EJB, IMS, MQ, IP, SNA, MVS,
Firewalls, Certicom, Blockade, ACF2, Axent, Secure
Shell, DB2 Connect, Tivoli, load balancing of IP,
Job Number: GE-WEBAIX

BASIS / SAP Consultant

Required skills: Detail understanding of SAP technology. Complete knowledge of SAP Basis duties. Good understanding of Oracle, Unix and File Systems.
Job Number: GE-SAP

Embedded Systems Engineer

Required skills: 5 / 10 years Embedded systems experience
- Understanding of systems and communications software in a real-time, embedded environment.
- C/C++, VxWorks, Debug, Device Drivers Job Number: GE-Embedded

SIEBEL CONSULTANT

Required skills: Should have experience in SIEBEL 99 or SIEBEL 2000
Tools, EIM, SIEBEL
Job Number: GE-SIEBEL

BroadVision Programmer / Analyst

Required skills: OO analysis and design, BroadVision, Web Development expereince using Java / JSP
Job Number: KN-IL-BRVI

Brio Developer

Required skills: 2-3 years solid experience in using Brio enterprise for creating reports. Must be familiar with creating digital dashboard kind of reports using Brio's java-scriptlanguage. Should have strong knowledge of SQL
Job Number: GE-BRIO

SQL Database / NT Administrator

Required skills: 3+ years of progressive data processing experience including direct, hands-on database server management experience in a large distributed corporate environment, proven experience with NT SQL Server 6.5/7.0, transact/SQL and stored procedures.
Job Number: SQL-DAT-NT-ADM

DB2 / UDB Database Administrator

Required skills: Must have experience with the Main Frame OS 390. DB2. v6 experience is necessary. Experience with DB2. Application development essential. Must have experience with Logical and Physical design, Stored Procedures, Backup and recovery. Performance Tuning.
Job Number: RN-DB2(UDB)DBA

JD Edward / One World Implementaion Consultant

Required skills: - 5+ Years of JDE World Experience a must
- HR Experience - Payroll, Time and Attendance, Employee Data, etc.
- Must be Functional and Technical
- Outstanding communication skills necessary
Job Number: KN-MN-JDE WORLD

Oracle Clinical Programmer

Required skills: SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Clinical
Clinical Data querying & reporting; Pharmaceuticl industry experience
Job Number: TT-RM-ORCLINICAL

iPlanet - Architect

Required skills: 6+ years industrial experience with Java, iPlanet Application Server, iPlanet Directory Server, UML, Servlets, JSP, EJB, Unix, Windows NT, Oracle
Job Number: GE-IPLANET

SAS Mainframe Programmer/Analyst

Required skills: 3+ years database marketing/project management background. SAS, Unix, PC, JCL, MVS, TSO, SQL required. COBOL and Relational Databases preferred. Excellent communication and project management skills - SAS with MAIINFRAME IS A MUST
Job Number: GE-SASMF

SAS Clinical Application Programmer

Required skills: Clinical application programming experience with SAS * Experience with SAS macro language * Knowledge of Clinical trial study design and analysis * Ability to interact successfully with statistical, data management. and clinical personnel.
Job Number: TT-RM-DM-SASCLINICAL

Software Engineer

Required skills: 3 years experience with embedded systems, 2 years experience with H.323 and related protocols,
Strong skills in C and assembly languages, Strong
familiarity with 32-bit cores, such as ARM and MIPS,and DSPs. VoIP: Q.931, H.225, H.245, ASN.1/X.691
Job Number: KN-VoIP-CO

PeopleSoft / Mainframe Programmer

Required skills: PeopleSoft Financials 7.5, Strong Performance tuning, DB2, MVS 390
Job Number: KN-PPMF

Oracle Application Developer

Required skills: These resources need to have solid
experience with Conversions, Interfaces and Reports with Supply Chain, AP and PO.
Job Number: KN-ORAPP-CA

ATG / Dynamo Developer

Required skills: Must have experience with high traffic Web sites.
IT 5 years. Must have strong Java skills and 1 year of ATG Dynamo Experience, Application and EJB, JDBC, server side Java, J2EE, Oracle, Unix, WebLogic
Personalization Servers
Job Number: KN-ATGVAB

Interwoven Teamsite Consultant

Required skills: Web Content Creation, Authoring, Editing, Templating, Importing Web Sites, Importing Files; Content Management, Branches, Work Areas, Staging Areas, Editions, Versioning; Publication Management; Interwoven Perl Script, NT, Solaris
Job Number: KN-JIONYC

Cognos/Impromptu/Powerplay Senior level programmer


They will be doing Ad-Hock and standing reports working
on several user requests for more reports and cubes in the rapidly growing
sales area. They will be creating cubes, data is WEB enabled. They want BEST
IN CLASS people.
Job Number: COG-IMP-POW-SR

Sr. Test Consultant

Sr. Test Consultant (Req. #1001-298)
Educational Requirements: BS/MS in CS, IS, MIS, CIS, System Engineering, or Math.

Skills Required: Identify and develop Testing documentation including test processes and procedures, test plans, test cases, test scripts, data collection, data analysis and test reporting. Knowledge of IBM Mainframe batch and on-line systems running MVS or VM or knowledge of client-server systems.

Experience: 7+ years experience with system/software testing, software development, requirements analysis. Worked on large team efforts. Direct client interaction. Hands-on with MS Excel, MS Project, MS Office. Team building.

Special Requirements: General Knowledge of Year 2000 conversion problem. Ability to interface with the client and exchange technical information.

Responsibilities/Duties: Will develop test compliance validation process and assist development of test team. Assist the performance software test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting. Will recommend testing environments and test solutions. (10 Positions)

Test Manager, Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, WA

Test Manager (Req. #1001-315)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must have project management skills and possess the ability to perform all aspects of project oversight responsibilities to include: developing and managing schedules, monitoring and maintaining project budgets, developing and presenting, developing and generating reports, providing customer interface, and on site staff supervision. Ability to plan and direct all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct technical teams is essential. Experience in managing test projects required. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Experience: 10+ Years Related Experience. Requires a minimum of ten years experience in the area of software development, to include the testing aspect of the life cycle, with four years of specialized technical leadership experience. Must have previous Program Management or Test Management experience. Work experience in Testing, Requirements Analysis, or Development related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc. Knowledge and experience required in client-server development and testing; mainframe batch and on-line systems development and test for systems running MVS or UNIX. Testing experience should be heavily weighted toward software system testing or IV&V. Knowledge and experience with Year 2000 conversion and testing activities a plus. Experience working on large team efforts similar to Year 2000 efforts. Demonstrated success in direct client interaction. Must be experienced with Microsoft Office software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent software packages).

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Must be able to function totally in the client's environment---cellular telephone operations-and to be able to relate to the system owner issues related to testing/compliance on the one hand and operational necessities on the other. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties: Provides review, oversight, control, leadership and guidance to Year 2000 effort at client site. Reports to the Program Manager and to the client's site leader. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus and the year 2000 testing and certification/validation process is mandatory. Develop test requirements, test cases, and scripts for Enterprise-wide testing to ensure product/service Year 2000 compliance. Work with the client to develop test plans and schedules to meet Year 2000 compliance validation requirements for these products and services. Lead test teams as required, and execute the enterprise test plan within the required time frames. Manage project schedules, budget, and tasking for on-site personnel, as required. Produce reports detailing project status and results. Produce briefing materials. Brief and attend Pgm Mgt Status Reviews. Utilize MS Office products to include MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or similar software packages) (1 Position)

Vendor Analyst, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MD

Vendor Analyst (Req. #1001-318R)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must possess the ability to perform analytical aspects of Year 2000 project including identifying and collecting existing vendor documentation, identifying business factors that influence selection and acquisition of vendor products and services. Ability to address IT technical issues related to the Year 2000 problem including development, testing, and maintenance of the client IT platforms. Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively. Ability to develop business and/or operational models prior to identifying and analyzing risk areas. Ability to analyze risks. Ability to develop and present findings and analysis, develop and generate reports, providing customer interface. Must be able to use Microsoft Office software such as MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent).

Experience: 7-10 years technical experience in support of large information systems integration projects. Should possess a technical background with a concentration in operations and administration of multiple platforms to include Mainframe, Client/Server and Mid-Tier environments. Knowledge of third-party commercial-off-the-shelf products is a plus. Experience in Non-IT, supply chain type analysis as well as embedded systems and facilities analysis. Candidate must have excellent written and communication skills at all management levels. Experience in preparing detailed policies, procedures, mitigation plans and contingency plans. Experience with restaurant, hotel or retail industry and leadership experience is a plus.

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively. Knowledge of the restaurant, hotel and/or retail industry.

Responsibilities/Duties: Evaluates Y2K tools for functionality, price, and whether they will satisfy technical requirements. Accumulates data about client COTS packages concerning Y2K compliance for clients via vendor contact, the Internet, etc. Builds and maintain Access databases to accumulate COTS and Y2K tool information. Become a proficient Internet user to gather data. Takes incomplete or misleading data from clients and identify COTS or Y2K tools. Contact vendors via phone, fax, or E-mail. Contacts and documents vendor Y2K compliance position. Identifies risk areas and prioritizes vendors impact to business operations. Assists with developing mitigation and/or contingency plans as well as building scenarios for mitigating risk. Develop business/operational models prior to analyzing identified risk areas. Produce written status reports. Produce findings reports. Produce briefing materials. (1 Position).

Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst (Req. #1001-319R)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must possess the ability to perform analytical aspects of Year 2000 project including identifying and collecting existing vendor documentation, identifying business factors that influence selection and acquisition of vendor products and services. Ability to analyze risks. Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively. Ability to develop and present findings and analysis, develop and generate reports, providing customer interface at all levels of management within multiple departments. Excellent Management and Organization skills. Ability to interact effectively with the client and interface with 100's of vendors. Must be able to use Microsoft Office software such as MS Access, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent).

Experience: 7-10 years technical experience in support of large information systems integration projects. Should possess a technical background with a concentration in operations and administration of multiple platforms to include Mainframe, Client/Server and Mid-Tier environments. Knowledge of third-party commercial-off-the-shelf products is a plus. Experience in Non-IT, supply chain type analysis as well as embedded systems and facilities analysis. Candidate must have excellent written and communication skills. Experience in preparing detailed policies, procedures, mitigation and contingency plans are a plus. Experience with restaurant or retail industry and leadership experience is a plus.

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively. Knowledge of asset management and loss prevention is a plus.

Responsibilities/Duties: Identifies and documents Sodexho Supply chain vendors (merchandise, supplies, products, and services). Contact vendors via phone, fax, or E-mail. Contacts and documents vendor Y2K compliance position. Initiate the appropriate documentation and communication to ensure that the Year 2000 problem will not interfere with the ability to conduct business as normal. Examines the impact of these concerns to Sodexho operations by performing an impact analysis. Assists with developing mitigation and/or contingency plans as well as building scenarios for mitigation. Builds and maintains Access database to accumulate vendor information. Identifies risk areas and prioritizes vendors impact to business operations. Produce written status reports. Produce findings reports. Produce briefing materials. (1 Position)

Oracle DBA

Oracle DBA (Req. #MY2K40-320)
Educational Requirements:

Skills Required: Client/Server and Oracle 8 expertise.

Experience:

Special Requirements:

Responsibilities/Duties: The candidate must be able to perform DBA duties related to design, development, and performance tuning of Oracle 8 for warehouse application. Oracle 8 expertise is a must. (1 Position).

Test Compliance/Validation Analyst

Test Compliance/Validation Analyst (Req. #1001-329)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor Degree - BS or MS in one of the following areas (or equivalent) preferred: Computer Science, System Engineering, MIS, Information Systems, Math

Skills Required: Work experience in one of the following areas related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems: Testing, Quality Assurance/Control, Requirement Analysis, Development

Experience: 2 + Years of Experience (I-Trackers with a Year of Testing or Quality Assurance is acceptable)

Special Requirements: General Knowledge of the Year 2000 conversion Problem; Testing experience on projects, preferably software/system testing IV&V projects; Worked on large team efforts similar to the Y2K efforts Direct client interaction; Mainframe batch and on-line systems experience

Responsibilities/Duties: Assure that Year 2000 testing provides validation that the systems are Year 2000 compliant, and provide verification of proper operation. Define policies, practices, and procedures required for Year 2000 testing and Compliance Validation. Validate that Year 2000 testing processes are repeatable and auditable. Provide coaching to development groups related to development of test plans, test traceability matrix, cases, scripts, expected test results, testing methodology, and use of testing tools. Work directly with business application groups in identifying items that are not validated during testing, and how those items should be validated. (4 Positions)

Test Consultant, Bradenton, FL

Bradenton, FL

Test Consultant (Req. #1001-266R)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS, SE, CIS, MIS, IS or Mathematics or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: Must possess the ability to perform all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Experience: Work experience in one of the following areas related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems: Testing, Requirements Analysis, Development. Experience with IBM Mainframe batch and on-line systems running MVS/ESA and/or OS/390, Job Control Language, and CICS. General knowledge of the Year 2000 conversion problem, specific knowledge of the operating system of the system to be worked on. Testing experience on projects, preferably software/system testing IV&V projects, worked on large team efforts similar to Year 2000 efforts.

Special Requirements: Experience with Financial and Manufacturing systems a plus. Specifically, experience with GEAC M&E Series COTS (Capital Projects, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Purchasing, and Accounts Receivable packages); XANTEL AMAPS, including MPS II; and Arthur Anderson's Distribution Control System (DCS). Must have c/s or midrange experience.

Responsibilities/Duties: Collect, organize, and evaluate existing test documentation. Develop test cases and scripts. Develop test requirements. Identify available test resources including environmental components (memory, disk space, processor time, etc.) available for testing. Identify the relative enterprise size, number and characteristics of interfaces and complexity factors for test planning. Install test components within the test environment. Install test tools to be used during testing. Conduct formal testing using repeatable test processes. Collect test data from data libraries, logs, and tools for data analysis. Analyze collected test data using tools and data analysis techniques and determine results. Produce written status reports. Produce reports detailing test operation and results. (1 Position.)

Test Manager, Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

Test Manager (Req. #1001-317)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must have project management skills and possess the ability to perform all aspects of project oversight responsibilities to include: developing and managing schedules, monitoring and maintaining project budgets, developing and presenting, developing and generating reports, providing customer interface, and on site staff supervision. Ability to plan and direct all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct technical teams is essential. Experience in managing test projects required. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Experience: 10+ Years Related Experience. Requires a minimum of ten years experience in the area of software development, to include the testing aspect of the life cycle, with four years of specialized technical leadership experience. Must have previous Program Management or Test Management experience. Work experience in Testing, Requirements Analysis, or Development related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc. Knowledge and experience required in client-server development and testing; mainframe batch and on-line systems development and test for systems running MVS or UNIX. Testing experience should be heavily weighted toward software system testing or IV&V. Knowledge and experience with Year 2000 conversion and testing activities a plus. Experience working on large team efforts similar to Year 2000 efforts. Demonstrated success in direct client interaction. Must be experienced with Microsoft Office software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent software packages).

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Must be able to function totally in the client's environment---cellular telephone operations-and to be able to relate to the system owner issues related to testing/compliance on the one hand and operational necessities on the other. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties: Provides review, oversight, control, leadership and guidance to Year 2000 effort at client site. Reports to the Program Manager and to the client's site leader. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus and the year 2000 testing and certification/validation process is mandatory. Develop test requirements, test cases, and scripts for Enterprise-wide testing to ensure product/service Year 2000 compliance. Work with the client to develop test plans and schedules to meet Year 2000 compliance validation requirements for these products and services. Lead test teams as required, and execute the enterprise test plan within the required time frames. Manage project schedules, budget, and tasking for on-site personnel, as required. Produce reports detailing project status and results. Produce briefing materials. Brief and attend Pgm Mgt Status Reviews. Utilize MS Office products to include MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or similar software packages) (1 Position).

Senior Test Analyst

Senior Test Analyst (Req. #1001-330)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)
Skills Required: Work experience in the following areas related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems:
* Analysis
* Programming
* Testing
specialized experience with programming language being used at Client site (primarily COBOL)

Assists testing team with testing of client systems. Able to execute batch and online programs. Able to analyze and determine error causes and document clearly to programming staff. Reports to the Test Lead. Experience in analysis, design, code, testing and implementation of business applications for large-scale computer systems using programming language at Client Site. Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus.

Experience: 7+ Years Related Experience. Experience in analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation of business applications for large-scale computers using programming language at Client site (Cobol, SAS, Easytrieve, JCL). Requires a minimum of Six years experience in the area of software development or testing with two years specialized experience with programming language being used at Client site. Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus.

Responsibilities/Duties: Performs all aspects of Year 2000 testing including: baseline, 19xx, 20xx, and productions acceptance testing of business applications for large-scale computers using programming language at Client site. This requires modifying existing code and verifying code modified by automated tools.
* Test batch and on-line programs, both for baselining and renovated programs for 19xx, 20xx and production acceptance testing
* Use automated tools to assist in testing date problem.
* Produce written status reports detailing code/programs modified.
* Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus.
* Perform other duties as required. (1 Position)

Sr. Test Consultant, Dallas/Irving, TX

Dallas/Irving, TX

Sr. Test Consultant (Req. #1001-289)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in one of the following areas (or equivalent) preferred: Computer Science, System Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Systems Mathematics

Skills Required: Work experience as a team leader in one or more of the following areas related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems
* Testing
* Requirements Analysis
* Development

Experience: 5+ Years Related Experience

Responsibilities/Duties: Performs all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results to include the following:

1. Interview customer staff and gather questionnaire responses.
2. Collect, organize, and evaluate existing test documentation.
3. Develop test cases and scripts.
4. Develop test requirements.
5. Identify available test resources including environmental components (memory, disk space, processor time, personnel, floor space, terminals, etc.) available for testing.
6. Select environment-specific tools required to support testing.
7. Identify the relative enterprise size, number and characteristics of interfaces, and complexity factors for test planning.
8. Install test components within the test environment.
9. Install test tools to be used during testing.
10. Conduct formal testing using repeatable test processes.
11. Collect test data from data libraries, logs, and tools for data analysis.
12. Analyze collected test data using tools and data analysis techniques and determine results.
13. Produce written status reports.
14. Produce reports detailing test operation and results.
15. Produce briefing materials.
16. Perform other duties as required.

Test Manager, Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA

Test Manager (Req. #1001-314)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must have project management skills and possess the ability to perform all aspects of project oversight responsibilities to include: developing and managing schedules, monitoring and maintaining project budgets, developing and presenting, developing and generating reports, providing customer interface, and on site staff supervision. Ability to plan and direct all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct technical teams is essential. Experience in managing test projects required. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Experience: 10+ Years Related Experience. Requires a minimum of ten years experience in the area of software development, to include the testing aspect of the life cycle, with four years of specialized technical leadership experience. Must have previous Program Management or Test Management experience. Work experience in Testing, Requirements Analysis, or Development related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc. Knowledge and experience required in client-server development and testing; mainframe batch and on-line systems development and test for systems running MVS or UNIX. Testing experience should be heavily weighted toward software system testing or IV&V. Knowledge and experience with Year 2000 conversion and testing activities a plus. Experience working on large team efforts similar to Year 2000 efforts. Demonstrated success in direct client interaction. Must be experienced with Microsoft Office software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent software packages).

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Must be able to function totally in the client's environment---cellular telephone operations-and to be able to relate to the system owner issues related to testing/compliance on the one hand and operational necessities on the other. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties: Provides review, oversight, control, leadership and guidance to Year 2000 effort at client site. Reports to the Program Manager and to the client's site leader. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus and the year 2000 testing and certification/validation process is mandatory. Develop test requirements, test cases, and scripts for Enterprise-wide testing to ensure product/service Year 2000 compliance. Work with the client to develop test plans and schedules to meet Year 2000 compliance validation requirements for these products and services. Lead test teams as required, and execute the enterprise test plan within the required time frames. Manage project schedules, budget, and tasking for on-site personnel, as required. Produce reports detailing project status and results. Produce briefing materials. Brief and attend Pgm Mgt Status Reviews. Utilize MS Office products to include MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or similar software packages) (1 Position)

Test Manager, Kansas City, KS, McLean, VA

Kansas City, KS

McLean, VA

Test Manager (Req. #1001-283)
Qualifications: This person excels in a software and system test role. Must have some test leadership or management experience. Exposure to Year 2000 testing strongly desired.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study).

Skills Required: Individual must have experience in successfully leading a software testing group or completing a software testing project. Experience should include testing of system(s) involving external interfaces. Test Planning and Test Readiness analysis experience is required. This individual will posses excellent interview skills to interface with various application business areas to gather information required to develop and plan for appropriate actions to be followed to ensure compliance of the clients systems. This individual will also posses strong project management, test analysis, and test reporting skills.

Experience: 7+ years software development/maintenance experience with 5+ years of test related work. The successful candidate has filled test leader roles in either mainframe, distributed, or stand-alone environments. Exposure to Year 2000 testing strongly preferred.

Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in DC area full time. Knowledge of software testing tools (e.g. WinRunner, TestDirector) is a plus.

Responsibilities/Duties: Develop testing guidance and guidelines for Year 2000 testing. Review test plans, analysis reports, and other documentation produced by testing staff members. Coordinate and monitor end-to-end testing of mission critical systems. (2 Positions)

Application Support Specialist, Orlando, FL, Reston, VA

Orlando, FL

Reston, VA

Application Support Specialist (Req. #1001-219R)
Educational Requirements: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related degree.

Experience: · 7 - 10 years performing software user support, system maintenance or application development. General knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem. Experience in a Client-server environment a plus.

Special Requirements: Must be able to operate independently and must communicate well in a customer setting. Understanding of French, German and/or Spanish a definite plus.

Responsibilities/Duties: Establish common minimum requirements for achieving Application Systems Y2K compliance. Track status of compliance actions. Ensure that all automated systems are Year 2000 compliant and provide confidence to client that business will function as usual in the next millennium. (2 Positions)

Risk Management

Risk Management (Req. #1001-228R)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline. Master's of Science preferred.

Skills Required: Good verbal communication skills for interviewing business unit leaders. Good written communications for developing plans and creating technical documentation. Good analytical skills for identifying, analyzing, planning, tracking, and controlling all elements of risk.

Experience: 10 years experience in systems engineering and/or in a risk management/risk mitigation function. Year 2000 experience preferred.

Special Requirements: Keen ability to understand the concept of risk management and ability to apply the Spiral Risk Management Model and adapt it to the needs of the client. Y2K experience preferable.

Responsibilities/Duties: Identifies, documents, and tracks risk areas and identifies risk mitigation solutions. Identifies areas where mitigation can be performed through pilot programs and other means. Serves as the line of communication between the program teams performing mitigation actions and the Program Management Office. Develops and maintains an issues and solutions database. (1 Position).

Risk Manager, Rosslyn, VA

Rosslyn, VA

Risk Manager (Req. #1001-322)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree

Skills Required: Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Good Analytical Skills

Experience: 7-10 years experience in support of large integrated systems analysis projects (can be non IT i.e. commercial or government business or manufacturing environment okay). Must have demonstrated experience performing risk analysis in large complex system environment. Development of Risk Management policies/procedures; Trade-off analysis; or Cost Benefit analysis would warrant consideration. Candidate must have excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities/Duties: Responsible for developing a Y2K Risk Management strategy involving all of the equipment, supplies and vendor operations of the client's Biomedical Services. Responsible for supporting the collection and organization of operational data, and for the conduct of a comprehensive risk analysis, and prioritization of various elements of the customer's supply chain to insure uninterrupted service. Will be instrumental in developing compliance strategies and mitigation plans based on recommendations provided to address Will support the development reviewing, and managing the Risk items and contingency plans identified as a result of Y2K Work Plan development. Also responsible for assisting the Y2K Project Manager to identify, analyze, and respond to customer inquiries concerning Year 2000 compliance issues. Both responsibilities include internal and external customers to the primary client. The position requires the ability to review the risks and communications requests, access the compliance database, formulate an official response, coordinate the response with the appropriate client point of contact and then providing the official response to the requesting customer. This is a highly visible position and will require face to face contact with senior client personnel Year 2000 Program Office and legal staffs. (1 Position).

CM/QA Specialist

CM/QA Specialist (Req. #1001-323)
Qualifications: This person has developed and supported QA and CM organizations in support of large Systems Integration efforts.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study). An Audit background is a plus.

Skills Required: Ability to develop and maintain CM and QA plans and procedures. Ability to train client in standard best practices in the CM and QA areas. Skilled in performing process audits and has experience in Change Control and Configuration Management. Experience with establishing CM repositories/libraries/databases is required. Knowledge of industry CM tools is expected.

Experience: 3-5 years experience in support of CM and QA activities in a hardware or software development/maintenance environment. Experience should include performing process audits, developing detailed procedures and establishing a CM organization in support of a large Project Office.

Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in Rosslyn, VA. Year 2000 project experience a plus.

Responsibilities/Duties: Establish CM and QA processes and procedures in support of a Year 2000 Program Office. Perform Process audits. Establish CM Library. (1 Position)

Test Engineer, Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

Test Engineer (Req. #1001-275R)
Educational Requirements: BS in one of the following areas (or equivalent) preferred:
- Computer Science
- System Engineering
- MIS
- Information Systems
- Mathematics

Skills Required: Work experience in one or more of the following areas related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems
* Testing
* Requirements Analysis
* Development

Experience: 3-5+ Years Related Experience. Experience in Client-Server environment specifically NT, UNIX, C/C++, SQL, and Sybase is required.

Special Requirements:

Responsibilities/Duties: Performs all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results to include the following:
1. Interview customer staff and gather questionnaire responses.
2. Collect, organize, and evaluate existing test documentation.
3. Develop test cases and scripts.
4. Develop test requirements.
5. Identify available test resources including environmental components (memory, disk space, processor time, personnel, floor space, terminals, etc.) available for testing.
6. Select environment-specific tools required to support testing.
7. Identify the relative enterprise size, number and characteristics of interfaces, and complexity factors for test planning.
8. Install test components within the test environment.
9. Install test tools to be used during testing.
10. Conduct formal testing using repeatable test processes.
11. Collect test data from data libraries, logs, and tools for data analysis.
12. Analyze collected test data using tools and data analysis techniques and determine results.
13. Produce written status reports.
14. Produce reports detailing test operation and results.
15. Produce briefing materials.
16. Perform other duties as required. (2 Positions)

IMS Database Administrator, Stanford, CT

Stanford, CT

IMS Database Administrator (Req. #1001-328)
Qualifications: Minimum 4 years experience as an IMS DBA. Extensive knowledge of IMS 4.1, DB Control, and knowledge of IMS 5.1. Experience in financial services applications is preferred.

Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities/Duties: IMS Data Base Administrator. Extensive knowledge of IMS 4.1 and DB Control for migration to 5.1. (1 Position)

Test Manager, Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Test Manager (Req. #1001-316)
Educational Requirements: BS/BA in CS,CIS, MIS, or other related area (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required: - Must have project management skills and possess the ability to perform all aspects of project oversight responsibilities to include: developing and managing schedules, monitoring and maintaining project budgets, developing and presenting, developing and generating reports, providing customer interface, and on site staff supervision. Ability to plan and direct all aspects of Year 2000 testing including identifying and collecting existing test documentation, identifying environmental factors that influence testing, developing test cases and scripts, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing results. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct technical teams is essential. Experience in managing test projects required. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Experience: 10+ Years Related Experience. Requires a minimum of ten years experience in the area of software development, to include the testing aspect of the life cycle, with four years of specialized technical leadership experience. Must have previous Program Management or Test Management experience. Work experience in Testing, Requirements Analysis, or Development related to Software, Applications, or Software Intensive Systems. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc. Knowledge and experience required in client-server development and testing; mainframe batch and on-line systems development and test for systems running MVS or UNIX. Testing experience should be heavily weighted toward software system testing or IV&V. Knowledge and experience with Year 2000 conversion and testing activities a plus. Experience working on large team efforts similar to Year 2000 efforts. Demonstrated success in direct client interaction. Must be experienced with Microsoft Office software such as MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or equivalent software packages).

Special Requirements: Must possess the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively. Must be able to function totally in the client's environment---cellular telephone operations-and to be able to relate to the system owner issues related to testing/compliance on the one hand and operational necessities on the other. Must have TELCO (telephone company) experience (preferably wireless); e.g. billing, customer care, network support, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties: Provides review, oversight, control, leadership and guidance to Year 2000 effort at client site. Reports to the Program Manager and to the client's site leader. Knowledge of the year 2000 conversion problem is a plus and the year 2000 testing and certification/validation process is mandatory. Develop test requirements, test cases, and scripts for Enterprise-wide testing to ensure product/service Year 2000 compliance. Work with the client to develop test plans and schedules to meet Year 2000 compliance validation requirements for these products and services. Lead test teams as required, and execute the enterprise test plan within the required time frames. Manage project schedules, budget, and tasking for on-site personnel, as required. Produce reports detailing project status and results. Produce briefing materials. Brief and attend Pgm Mgt Status Reviews. Utilize MS Office products to include MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word (or similar software packages) (1 Position)

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