NCDOT - AWP Technical Specialist

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.



***Preference will be given to residents of North Carolina

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.


Required/Desired Skills


SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience
Experience with AASHTOWare Project (AWP) software, especially Preconstruction, Civil Rights & Labor Data Analytics modulesRequired3Years
General knowledge of software development methodology, enterprise systems and industry or professional standardsRequired3Years
Experience with writing technical documentationRequired3Years
Excellent written and verbal communications - easily understands and is easily understood by others in highly collaborative, fast-paced teamsRequired3Years
Experience with using SQL for querying databases, analyzing data and exporting/reporting out resultsRequired3Years
Experience using XML, especially in the context of modifying application user interfaces and editing exported system filesRequired3Years
Experience with supporting product changes/change management Required3Years
Experience with identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, validating, and resolving customer and system issuesRequired3Years
Experience reviewing/analyzing software technical specifications and identifying relevant support informationRequired3Years
Experience creating visualizations/process diagramsRequired3Years
Experience using Azure DevOps as part of an Agile teamRequired3Years
Experience with collaborative prototyping & demo for new solutionsRequired3Years
Experience writing training documentation for end usersRequired2Years
Experience with process engineering, and creating supporting visualizationsRequired3Years
General knowledge of IT technologies, architecture, infrastructure, and data center operationsHighly desired3Years
General knowledge of market analysis data analysis techniques and conventionsHighly desired3Years
Experience with project coordinationNice to have3Years
Experience with MS Teams environmentNice to have3Years
Experience with large systems that require integration with other enterprise systems (legacy systems, SharePoint, SAP, etc.)Nice to have3Years

Questions


No.Question
Question1Absences 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?
Question2All 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?
Question3Candidate must be able to attend an interview in person. Do you accept this requirement?
Question4Please list candidate’s email address, and city and state of residence.
Question5Please 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.
Question6Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?
Question7Vendor 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?
Question8Candidates submitted above the rate of - will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
Question9Payment 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?
Question10Please 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?