App. Technical Specialist Journeyman

Job Description

DLCP – App. Technical Specialist Journeyman (764026)

Rate: $60.00/hour on W2

Work Status: US Citizen, H1B, GC or Authorized to work – Sponsorship not available DHS

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Worksite Address: Washington, DC

Duration: 06/01/2025 to 09/30/2025

Submittals due: 05/20/2025

Interviews: In Person

Background check: Extensive criminal history background check will be required. We cannot submit candidates with recent histories (go back seven years) of extensive driving, drug, robbery or any other illegal activity. Any criminal activity on the background check will eliminate the candidate from consideration. If selected, please make certain that you inform all candidates that they will have to complete this criminal background check prior to starting. NATIONAL background checks are required; Federal background checks are NOT compliant under this contract. A national background check is a national criminal background check that pulls criminal records from State and County Courts in almost every US State.

Job Description:

Short Description:

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.

Complete Description:

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 DLCP 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