Implementation Analyst - Technical Services

Keefe Group, LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M​

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Voluntary Benefits including Short- &/

Job summary

Keefe Group is seeking an Implementation Analyst to learn its proprietary software and lead customer deployments across cloud and hosted environments. You will configure applications, validate setups, train customers remotely, and coordinate with project managers throughout the project lifecycle.

Travel up to 75% and frequent interaction with clients are required. The role emphasizes problem solving, instruction, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure successful deployments at customer

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months minimum IT support experience or related training.
• Able to work with people at all levels in professional environments.
• Willingness to work in correctional facilities and travel frequently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deploy customer project work plans and transition plans.
• Configure software/services and interfaces on Keefe Group hardware at customer sites.
• Perform upgrades and maintenance for deployed Keefe Group systems.
• Manage multiple complex projects within time and resource constraints.
• Develop training session plans for Keefe Group software and technologies.
• Deliver training to customers nationwide and to operations staff when updates are introduced.

Skills

Pro-active

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Two-year college or technical school background

Tools

IBM DB2

Windows Server OS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

Pivot Tables

Job description

Overview

TKC Holdings, Inc.-comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member.

We are proud to be a military and veteran-friendly employer.

About This Position

Implementation Analysts learn Keefe proprietary software applications and work with a range of different teams and project managers to implement, deploy, and train customers on a combination of cloud and hosted legacy applications. Successful deployments are accomplished by managing the projects tasks throughout the entire project life cycle. During the course of assigned projects, Implementation analysts configure applications, validate custom client setups, provide remote training, work with external vendorintegrations, and travel onsite to customer locations. The Implementation Analyst position involves extensive customer interaction and execution of deliverable tasks, following information gathering, analysis, and mapping of the client's workflow and processes.

Travel up to 75% of the time.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Execute and deploy customer project work plans and transition plans.
• Hands on configuration of various software / technologies / services / interfaces on Keefe Group hardware for delivery and deployment at customer sites.
• Execute hardware, software, and new technology upgrades and maintenance of Keefe Group systems deployed to customer sites and regional distribution centers.
• Prioritize and manage multiple complex projects within time, technical, and resource constraints.
• Develop training session plans that are designed to enrich the knowledge and understanding of the Keefe Group proprietary software and technologies to specific end user audiences.
• Execute varying levels of training to Keefe Group customers at customer facilities nationwide on the use of Keefe Group systems products.
• Execute training to Keefe Group operations staff when new technologies and/or upgrades are introduced.
• Configure and execute systems integration projects based on varying customer needs from initiation to completion.
• Document all service, training, configuration, and upgrade activities.
• Provide escalation help to the support team concerning customer project deployments involving new and existing software / hardware technologies.
• Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, and system consultation as needed to customers.
• Provide recommended accounting guidelines within the Keefe Group proprietary financial software along with assistance in customer financial reconciliation / balancing.
• Provide solutions and input on project problems and challenges.
• Direct the work of our onsite vendors relating to the installation of our hardware.
• Other duties as determined by the needs of the business.

This role may involve the need to enter a correctional facility. That facility may require additional screens before allowing you to enter the premises. Your continued employment is contingent on passing these requirements.

What You'll Need

• Six to twelve months minimum experience as a Keefe Group IT Support Analyst; or an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pro-active self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both inside and outside of the Keefe Group Organization and the correctional facility in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a correctional environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills supporting a required ability to articulate clear ideas and strategies
• Excellent presentation skills and comfort in leading groups
• Strong analytical, problem solving/troubleshooting, and project management skills
• Knowledge of IBM DB2 database software and various versions of Windows Server Operating Systems preferred
• Computer literacy to include advanced capabilities in tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Pivot Tables, and other web-based applications
• Ability to travel on business as required
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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