Application and Database Specialist

Leidos; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Application Specialist for the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site to join an IT team responsible for design, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of software applications used by the business.

The role covers the implementation and support of COTS and custom software, ensuring security compliance, configuration management, and timely issue resolution across systems and users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years of experience or 5 years’ additional experience in lieu of degree.
• DOE security clearance (DOE Q) and U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with implementation, operation, and maintenance of COTS software.
• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management.
• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements.
• Provide support for COTS software applications.
• Provide support for complex issues related to software tools, databases and system access.
• Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues with software applications.
• Recommend software solutions to meet end user and business needs.
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit/assessment preparations.
• Consult with business organizations to identify needs/requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation, user manuals, guides and technical information associated with software applications.
• Apply software updates and patches.
• Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within required timeframes.
• Identify and resolve software issues.
• Build and foster good working relationships with coworkers, customers and visitors.
• Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Oral & written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety & quality

Independence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

COTS software

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Application Specialist at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management and troubleshooting of Commercial-off-the-shelf software applications and approved custom developed applications to support business requirements/needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements
• Provide support for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications
• Provide support for complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases and system access
• Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues with software applications
• Recommend software solutions to meet end user and business needs
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit/assessment preparations
• Consult with business organizations to identify needs/requirements
• Develops and maintains documentation, user manuals, guides and technical information associated with software applications
• Support s recommendations and plans for software development, operations and procurements
• Apply software updates and patches
• Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within required timeframes
• Identify and resolve software issues
• B build and foster good working relationship s with coworkers, customers and visitors
• Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or five years additional experience to substitute for the degree.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintainaU.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Q security clearance;U.S. citizenshiprequired
• Experience with the implementation, operation and maintenance of COTS software
• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management skills
• Must have exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and during interactions with fellow employees and customers.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• High level of discretion handling sensitive data

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE site experience
• Active DOE clearance
• Related industry recognized certifications
• Software development experience
• Database experience

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Pay Range

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.