EPASS GBG.025.026 Software Engineer (Senior)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is currently seeking a Software Engineer located within Kettering, OH (Dayton, WPAFB) to join a team supporting two programs on our EPASS GB contract.

As part of the AFLCMC / GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, the Command Management System (CMS) uses a two-tier architecture that consists of the following components :

Oracle database server and a Production Application Server. The Department of Defense prescribes a standard Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process (PPBE).

AFMC operates five (5) centers nationwide. The PPBE activities supporting the AFMC operation are complex and require the gathering of budget requirements and allocation of approved funds.

This data is refined through the Agile Combat Support Core Function Lead Integrator (ACS CFLI) Program Objective Memorandum (POM).

The AFMC uses CMS as a tool to increase the productivity of the personnel assigned to prepare accurate POM requirements and submissions.

The system has a user base of over 1,300 geographically separated program analysts.

The Keystone Decision Support System (KDSS) facilitates financial decision making within the Air Force (AF) Working Capital Fund (WCF), to include budget submission.

This fund supports the buying and selling of parts in support of aircraft repair throughout the world. AFMC, Air Staff, the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) and Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs), along with other major commands, have a requirement to analyze financial, logistical, and budgetary information relative to the analyze these financial and operational performance indicators.

Furthermore, KDSS provides multidimensional analysis and ad hoc reporting capabilities to support the evolving business environment of the AFWCF.

Accessed through the Air Force Portal, KDSS is a four-tier architecture with an internetaccessible (Web browser), web server, On-Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) application server, and Oracle database server.

The KDSS refreshes its database on a daily / weekly / monthly basis from multiple transaction systems (both financial and logistics).

KDSS receives data feeds via Secure File Transfer (SFTP) / File Transfer Protocol (FTP), which are then transformed and aggregated.

KDSS performs data transformation during the data load process. The OLAP tool provides the capability for multi-dimensional analysis and reporting.

The incorporation of the AFWCF Budget Development Tool (BDT) into Keystone provides the ability to assist budget analysts in successfully and accurately creating the AFWCF Program and Budget Review (PBR) and President's Budget (PB) Justification Book (J-Book) exhibits and narratives.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with vast experience. The successful candidate will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of software engineering to include but not be limited to reviewing, preparing, and analyzing all types of documentation : Planning, requirements, design, V &V, support and test.

Also, to include source code, configuration files and engineering resolution support. Responsibilities may also include but not be limited to :

Preparing / creating, reviewing, and analyzing all types of documentation for :

o Planning,

o Requirements,

o Design,

o Coding,

o Support, and

• o Test;
• Source code, configuration files and engineering resolution support;
• Determining operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions;
• Demonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments;
• Determining and designing system specifications, and standards, and programming / coding and installing solutions;
• Improving operations by conducting systems and process analysis plus recommending changes in policies and procedures;
• Advising (licensed) software procurements by researching, analyzing, comparing, and documenting results of vendors and products, which may include installation, configuration and testing (of products);
• Providing information and recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service related issues;
• Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed;
• Developing software solutions by studying requirements / user stories, user / system / data needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following an Agile software development lifecycle;
• Evaluating software technologies such as containerization and the use of Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, configuration as code, micro services, standard application program interfaces (API), continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD), and maximizing the automation of the software development lifecycle (SDLC); and / or,
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security / cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.

Job Requirements

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical / professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical / professional discipline.

Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise.

Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)

EDUCATION :

Minimum Recommended Education and Experience :

Advanced Degree (MA / MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or

BA / BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or,

15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Possesses any or all of the following certifications :

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, (or associate)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure equivalent
• Current certification in Oracle / OCI products and / or databases
• CompTIA Security+CE Required
• Agile Certifications - Desired

Possesses knowledge and experience with any of the following technologies and development tools :

• Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies, e.g., Kanban, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, CheckMarx, SonarQube, Zephyr.
• Cloud platforms, e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI.
• General cloud technologies, e.g., elasticity, scalability, IaC, IaaS / PaaS / SaaS, on-demand instantiation, containers, Kubernetes, serverless / Lambda.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen - REQUIRED
• Must possess and maintain a T1 / / NACI - REQUIRED

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Security Clearance : T1 / NACI

Schedule : 40 Hrs / week

Work Location : Kettering, OH

Travel : 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available : No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract : No

Benefits :

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including : ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies :

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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