Technical Specialist serves as SME for AASHTOWare Project software, analyzes data, creates User Stories, engineering/re-engineering current/future processes, develops SQL queries, XML interface changes, works as part of a SCRUM team to deliver software.
**THIS IS A TEMP TO PERM POSITION. After theinitial contract engagement, the manager would like to hire the contractorfull-time dependent on satisfactory performance. The salary range for the newpermanent position is anticipated to be in the range of -,900 - -,851(max)per year. NCDIT/NCDOT do not offer sponsorship for the full-time role. Onlycandidates available to work full-time without sponsorship will be consideredfor this position.
***The candidate has to be located in NC. Onlycandidates living in NC will be considered.This position willbe serving as a Technical Specialist/Expert SME for AASHTOWare Project'sPreconstruction, Civil Rights and Labor, and Data Analytics modules and responsible fordefining User Stories NCDOT software implementation and enhancement request. Individuals shouldhave strong general knowledge of application development and architectureprincipals, and knowledge of AWP modules/products. They areresponsible for ensuring team comprehension of technical and functionalconcepts to support working with the development team and Preconstruction Product Manager. Work will include documenting NCDOT User Stories specific to NCDOT Bidding and Letting business processes using AWP software, but may also work on User Stories with other AWP Modules as needed. This position will perform this work by developing Use Cases, Test Cases, TestScripts, UX modifications using XML, reporting using SQL, in an Agile/DevOpssoftware development team. This position will be responsible for software quality for new enhancements as assigned, ensuringthe highest possible quality outputs and reducing technical debt throughadherence to AWP implementation Best Practices and Standards provided byAASHTO and its vendor. This person will provide support for Pilot projects in development, and designing integrations with other legacy NCDOTapplications and systems (SAP/SharePoint, etc.) This position will beresponsible for meeting with NCDOT stakeholders to gather intelligence, and demonstratesystem capabilities. This position is responsible for working withother analysts and developers to break down the design into milestones and work items,tracking status of progress, managing communication and dependencies both to the technicalteam, and to the business customer as needed. This individual will also coordinate testvalidation and rollout for functional components, ensuring customers areinformed & trained with sufficient help & training materials. Our preferences are for familiarity and experience with AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction modules, DOT preconstruction, letting processes, considerable experience performing complex analysis, agiledevelopment conventions such as SCRUM, and general familiarity with Agile development life cycle in a state levelDepartment of Transportation(DOT). This individual will work directly for the NCDIT-TransportationLetting and Compliance Systems (LCS) manager.
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience with AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software, especially Preconstruction, Civil Rights & Labor Data Analytics modules | Required | 3 | Years |
| General knowledge of software development methodology, enterprise systems and industry or professional standards | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with writing technical documentation | Required | 3 | Years |
| Excellent written and verbal communications - easily understands and is easily understood by others in highly collaborative, fast-paced teams | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with using SQL for querying databases, analyzing data and exporting/reporting out results | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience using XML, especially in the context of modifying application user interfaces and editing exported system files | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with supporting product changes/change management | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, validating, and resolving customer and system issues | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience reviewing/analyzing software technical specifications and identifying relevant support information | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience creating visualizations/process diagrams | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience using Azure DevOps as part of an Agile team | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience with collaborative prototyping & demo for new solutions | Required | 3 | Years |
| Experience writing training documentation for end users | Required | 2 | Years |
| Experience with process engineering, and creating supporting visualizations | Required | 3 | Years |
| General knowledge of IT technologies, architecture, infrastructure, and data center operations | Highly desired | 3 | Years |
| General knowledge of market analysis data analysis techniques and conventions | Highly desired | 3 | Years |
| Experience with project coordination | Nice to have | 3 | Years |
| Experience with MS Teams environment | Nice to have | 3 | Years |
| Experience with large systems that require integration with other enterprise systems (legacy systems, SharePoint, SAP, etc.) | Nice to have | 3 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question2 | All work must be completed virtually, using your own personal internet, computer, and other equipment to connect to NCDOT virtual environments. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question3 | Please list candidate’s email address, and city and state of residence. |
| Question4 | Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. |
| Question5 | Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question6 | Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question7 | Candidates submitted above the rate of - will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question8 | Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure engaged resource is paid timely (regardless of whether the engaged resource is sub-contracted) and clearly understands the suppliers pay schedules. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question9 | Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate’s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? |
| Question10 | The salary range for this position will be -,900 - -,851(max) per year. Is the candidate aware of this salary range and interested in a full-time position at that salary? |
| Question11 | The candidate must be located in NC. Please only submit candidates in NC. Please confirm your candidate is currently located in NC. |
| Question12 | This is a temp to hire position. NCDOT/DIT is not able to offer sponsorship for the full-time role. Only candidates available to work full time without sponsorship will be considered for this position. Is the candidate legally able to work in the USA without sponsorship? |