Computer Programmer II (Contingent)

LOCATION: Newport, RI

SUMMARY: BCF Solutions is seeking a qualified Computer Programmer to join our team in the Newport, RI. Our ideal teammate will be articulate, have excellent written communication skills, and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Note: This position falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Performs routine programming assignments that do not require skilled background experience but do require knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements and works according to clear-cut and complete specifications. The data are refined, and the format of the final product is very similar to that of the input, or is well defined when significantly different, i.e., there are few, if any, problems with interrelating varied records and outputs.
• Maintains and modifies routine programs, makes approved changes by amending program flow charts, developing detailed processing logic, and coding changes, tests and documents modifications and writes operator instructions, may write routine new programs using prescribed specifications, and may confer with EDP personnel to clarify procedures, processing logic, etc.
• Evaluate simple interrelationships in the immediate programming area confers with user representatives to gain an understanding of the situation sufficient to formulate the needed change and implements the change upon approval of the supervisor or higher-level staff.
• The Programmer is provided with charts, narrative descriptions of the functions performed, an approved statement of the product desired (e.g., a change in a local establishment report), and the inputs, outputs, and record E2formats.
• Review objectives and assignment details with higher level staff to ensure thorough understanding; uses judgment in selecting among authorized procedures and seeks assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise
• Work is usually monitored in progress, and all work is reviewed upon completion for accuracy and compliance with standards
• Collect, review, and analyze information to make recommendations to the Government

• Associates degree in Business or Computer Science or High School Diploma or GED. (Note: Eight (8) years total experience required if no degree)
  Four (4) years of experience with degree or eight (8) years of experience required without a degree.  Must be experienced in word processing, spreadsheet development, documenting management issues, financial analysis, data collection, report processing, brief preparation, read milestone schedules, and sending/receiving emails. Two (2) years of work experience shall be within DoD. Note: Experience may be concurrent. 
• Minimum five (5) years of experience maintaining data integrity and software databases

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and copiers
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must receive a Favorable Department of Defense Background Investigation

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