Application Technical Specialist Journeyman

AHU Technologies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Washington, D.C. seeks an expert in application technology to enhance operational processes through data analysis and machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in IT, and a strong command of SQL, Python, and R. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Professional knowledge in statistical and predictive modeling techniques.
• Experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models.

Responsibilities

• Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods.
• Identifies opportunities for business solutions.
• Works with senior officials to solve complex business process problems.

Skills

Statistical modeling techniques

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle

IBM DB2

Job description

Overview

6-10 years of experience. Subject Matter Expert of a specific (often specialized) application technology with demonstrative ability to convey both technical and functional concepts.

Major Duties

• Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in multiple database sources.
• Identifies and utilizes predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to improve operational processes and agency's overall data quality.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Interpret data trends and present material using compelling data visualizations.
• Works with senior officials throughout the organization to identify opportunities for business solutions. Solves complex business process and information requirement problems via a combination of analytic judgment, process improvement techniques, and proven analytic practices.
• Coordinates with different business units within client to implement tools to monitor and analyze performance outcomes.
• Finds creative approaches and bring new perspectives on available data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Professional knowledge in statistical and predictive modeling techniques.
• Professional experience in Python or R.
• Professional experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models. Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms.
• Experience querying databases in SQL.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.

Contract Job Description

• Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
• Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products. This is a professional position which may require subject matter expertise consistent with demanding and rare technological skills.
• May require coordination of programming activities being conducted by the application development team.
• Confers with other business and technical personnel to resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of computer processing and project design.
• Works with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are necessary with interested personnel to determine necessity for modifications or enhancements.
• Leverages excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders.
• May coordinate activities of application developers.
• Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.
• Proven track record of hands-on technical design and code work within large complex systems.
• Proven hands-on technical work with a variety of technologies.
• Demonstrated technical expertise integrating a variety of diverse technical environments and cross-platform technologies.
• Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications.
• Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
• Advanced experience in the required technical subject matter.
• May function as a niche technical SME (Subject Matter Expert).
• Has proven experience across large and complex implementations and systems.

Minimum Education / Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Skills Matrix

• Convey technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Required 6 Years
• Prepare complex technical documentation. Required 6 Years
• Hands-on mgmt. of MS SQL Server 2008 or higher, Oracle, or IBM DB2, involving implementation of schemas, indexes, and query optimization. Required 6 Years
• Works with senior officials throughout the organization to identify opportunities for business solutions. Solves complex business processes and inform. Required 8 Years
• Able to coordinates with different business units within agency to implement tools to monitor and analyze performance outcomes. Required 8 Years
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required 10 Years
• Interpret data trends and present material using compelling data visualizations. Required 10 Years
• Design, create, deploy, and manage data architecture in an enterprise environment. Highly desired 6 Years
• Working with large data sets. Highly desired 6 Years
• Develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in multiple database sources. Highly desired 6 Years
• Identify and utilize predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to improve operational processes and agency's overall data quality. Highly desired 6 Years
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques. Highly desired 6 Years