Bus Tech Programmer 1

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport News, Virginia seeks an IT Applications Specialist to analyze, program, configure, test, and implement cloud or on‑premise software supporting business objectives. You will manage the application life cycle and collaborate with user groups to identify process improvements.

The role emphasizes Excel, SharePoint 365, PowerBI, and SAP to drive efficiency, automate tasks, and oversee budget and upgrades. Strong independent and collaborative work is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with related exempt experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong Excel, SharePoint 365, PowerBI, and SAP skills.
• Experience with web design and coding (Python/C++, Java, JavaScript) desired.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong technical writing.
• Budget oversight and procurement coordination.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, program, configure, test and implement cloud or on-premise software applications supporting business objectives
• Manage aspects of the application/system life cycle related to citizen development
• Coordinate with user groups to identify business-process improvement solutions
• Implement changes, provide training, conduct user-focused activities, and prepare specifications
• Plan, manage and implement application/system upgrades, integrations, and system maintenance
• Align IT infrastructure with business processes and data to improve efficiency
• Recommend changes to environments through internal customization
• Identify productivity and cost-reduction opportunities
• Develop programming scripts to automate functionality
• Support SharePoint 365 migration and PowerBI data finding/metrics
• Oversee the division's minor IT budget
• Coordinate software and hardware purchases across departments
• Track software renewals and upgrade requests
• Ensure licenses, renewals, PO's, seat reservations, and guidelines are maintained

Skills

Excel

SharePoint 365

PowerBI

SAP

Python

C++

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree or other 2-year program

NNS Apprentice School graduate substitute

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) substitute

Military Paygrade E-5 or above substitute

High School/GED with 4 years relevant exempt experience substitute

High School/GED with 8 years relevant non-exempt experience substitute

Relevant professional certification substitute

Job description

• • Analyze, program, configure, test and implement cloud or on-premise software applications supporting business objectives


• • Manage aspects of the application/system life cycle related to citizen development


• • Coordinate with user groups to identify business-process improvement solutions


• • Implement changes, provide training, conduct user-focused activities, and prepare specifications


• • Plan, manage and implement application/system upgrades, integrations, and system maintenance with the enterprise software development organization


• • Align IT infrastructure with business processes and data to improve operational and research efficiency and productivity


• • Recommend changes to application/system environments through internal customization


• • Identify productivity and cost-reduction opportunities


• • Develop programming scripts to automate business-application functionality


• • Support expansion of Engineering, Technology, and Design divisions' SharePoint 365 migration and PowerBI data finding/metrics


• • Oversee the division's minor IT budget


• • Coordinate software and hardware purchases across departments


• • Track software renewals, hardware and upgrade requests


• • Ensure network licenses, renewals, purchase orders or SMAX tickets, seat reservations, user guidelines, and budget support are maintained


• • Support PC coordinator functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience


• U.S. Citizenship required


• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience, may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• NNS Apprentice School graduate may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree


• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree


• Strong and proficient skills in Excel, SharePoint 365, PowerBI, and SAP


• Experience with web design and coding, Python/C++, Java, and JavaScript is desirable


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Strong technical and critical thinking skills


• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills


• Ability to manage oversight of budgets and analytical work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in analyzing, programming, and implementing cloud or on-premise software applications while managing the application/system life cycle. Proficient in utilizing tools like Excel, SharePoint 365, and PowerBI to enhance operational efficiency and support budget oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Excel


• SharePoint 365


• PowerBI


• Python


• Java

Hard Skills

• Programming


• Software Implementation


• System Configuration


• Business Process Improvement


• Application/System Upgrades


• Automation Scripting


• Web Design


• Coding


• Technical Writing


• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking


• Interpersonal Skills


• Collaboration


• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• Citizen Development


• IT Infrastructure


• Operational Efficiency


• Cost Reduction


• Engineering


• Technology


• Design

Tools & Technologies

• SAP


• Cloud Applications


• On-Premise Applications