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General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Business Objects Administrator to support NCIS ITD in Quantico. You will manage BO/BI deployments, perform installations, patches, and configure data services while ensuring security and compliance.
The role blends development, design, and operational support with collaboration across BAs, QA, and operations. The position requires a Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible), a engineering degree, and at least 10 years of software development
Transform technology into opportunity as a Business Objects Administrator at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counterterrorism (CT), counterintelligence (CI), and cyber matters. NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage and subversive activities.
**Position is contingent upon funding.**
As a Business Objects Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the IT Technology Operations division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA:
Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment
Performs operating system, application, and software upgrades/installations in accordance with security policy and compliance requirements.
Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems.
Works with users to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines
Establishes project standards and processes
Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.
Offers expertise in one or more technical disciplines - Oracle/SQL, Java, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, Business Objects
Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications.
Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems.
Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information, and support to other application developers, computer operations, workstation support, company management, and departmental clients
Prepares reports, briefings, or other media to support necessary tasks as well as to document daily activities
Collaborates with BAs and QA to develop and execute test plans
Maintains/troubleshoots legacy applications and maintains standards compliance
Collaborates with PMs, Users, and/or Business Analysts (BAs) to capture/evaluate requirements, consider alternatives, and establish timelines
Collaborates with DBAs, SAs, and/or BAs to design solutions and develop design artifacts
Codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains application code.
Provides recommendations to infuse new technology
Bring your development expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Business Objects Administratormust have:
Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret clearance. {Must be SCI eligible}.
Required Experience: 10+ years of software development experience, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.
Experience with:
BusinessObjects Data Services 4.3 installation and patching
Data Services Repository Configuration
BusinessObjects Business Intelligence 4.3 installation and patching; role and service configuration.
SSL implementation and maintenance
Tomcat implementation and maintenance
Server health (e.g. memory requirements, logging)
Job Monitoring
Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE
Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related discipline; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Work Location: Hybrid: 3 days onsite in Quantico VA; 2 days remote.
Position Availability: This position is pending funding.
US Citizenship Required.
Report development using BusinessObjects WebIntelligence (BOE 3.5 or BIP 4.1)
Universe development using BusinessObjects Universe Designer (BOE 3.5 or BIP 4.1)
ETL data flow development using BusinessObjects Data Services (DS 4.3)
Strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, query tuning and DDL (11g or 12c)
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.