System Analyst Leader – McLean, VA

Essential Job Functions

Develops the technical solution that meets the requirements of the project. Designs large, significant, and highly complex systems. Assesses existing systems and recommends technical improvements (e.g., performance upgrades).
Recommends, establishes business case, and assists project manager and others in building acceptance of new proposed program modifications, methods, and procedures.
Defines system objectives and design specifications in collaboration with business analyst and/or project manager.
Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation to enhance system efficiency.
Defines controls, conversion procedures and system implementation plans.
Serves as a technical subject matter expert and leads technical collaboration outside of project team, for example, company lines of service, client IT, vendors, subcontractors. Represents company in new technology planning and takes lead in assessing emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
Seven or more years of system analysis or systems development experience
Experience working with several programming languages, operating systems, hardware and software
Experience working with relational databases to facilitate systems analysis

Other Qualifications

Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs
Strong communication skills to interact with team members, support personnel, and provide technical guidance and expertise to customers and management
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
Leadership skills
Ability to work in a self-directed work environment
Ability to work in a team environment

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