Business Application Administrator

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company supporting the US federal government, focusing on enterprise applications with secure, reliable operations.

The role involves deploying, upgrading, patching, and maintaining applications, plus user support, troubleshooting, and process improvement in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience.
• 3+ years operating IBM TM1/Plan & Analytics, Deltek BI/CER, or Deltek Costpoint.
• 3+ years deploying on-premises applications.
• Proven experience in technical writing and coaching.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to identify improvements and make recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AFS Enterprise Applications with high availability and security.
• Perform deployment, upgrade, patching, and testing activities with planning and execution.
• Provide user support, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues independently or with teams.
• Update or create processes and procedures to improve quality, cost, and security.
• Patch Windows operating systems and contribute to audits and documentation.

Skills

IT experience

IBM TM1/Plan & Analytics

Deltek BI/CER

Deltek Costpoint

On-prem deployments

Technical writing

Coaching

Communication

US Citizenship

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The role is to operate and maintain AFS Enterprise Applications with high availability and performance in a secured manner and is expected to provide predictable quality service in a timely fashion.

The Work

Typical activities include application deployment and upgrade/patching activities that usually include proper planning, design, build, and test activities; providing user support, troubleshooting and resolving systems issues independently or collaboratively with internal/external teams; providing evidence to support auditing activities; and updating existing or create new processes and procedures for improved quality and efficiency, reduced cost, and improved security; patching Windows operating systems; and so on.

What you need

• A minimum of 5 years of IT Experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrable and recent experience in operating at least one of these applications: IBM TM1/Plan & Analytics, Deltek BI/CER, or Deltek Costpoint.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in deploying on-premises applications
• Proven experience in technical writing and coaching capability
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Proven ability to identify potential areas of improvement and make recommendations
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen

Bonus if you have

• Working experience in PowerShell is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Agile and SCRUM frameworks is preferred
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing is preferred
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced high demand environment
• Ability to learn new skills and research issues on their own when needed
• Ability to work in a team of highly skilled technical resources
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and provide sound solutions
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with fellow team members

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600 — $147,000 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the company’s legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees.