Research Applications Programmer (Part Time)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

CNA is hiring for a Research Applications Programmer V. CNA is a not-for-profit research and analysis corporation running two major business units, CNA, the Department of the Navy's Federally Funded R&D Center (FFRDC), and the Institute for Public Research, which provides analytic support to non-DOD government sponsors. Resources and Force Readiness (RFR) Division is a division within the FFRDC.

The Marine Corps and Defense Workforce research program in RFR is looking for a research support team member who can provide technical expertise in defining and solving research questions, applications and database programming, providing technical guidance on databases, and helping to determine research requirements. This team member will work with and advise research staff to design analytic datasets, conduct analysis as directed, coordinate data acquisition from data providers, and ensure that those accessing data have required approvals.

CNA offers a flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR DUTIES

• Assists in determining the direction and feasibility of studies based on database expertise and knowledge of results of previous research.
• Prepares detailed program specifications including database structures, file formats and data dictionaries.
• Designs, codes, tests, and documents very complex application programs and systems, including models and tools.
• Develops the most efficient approaches for designing data systems.
• Interacts with others to exchange ideas, verify assumptions, and check on design feasibility.
• Mentors and provides general work direction to lower level applications programmers.
• Maintains technical currency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: Minimum 12 years' related experience.

• Skills:

• Proficient in at least two programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, etc.), experience with statistical and database software packages such as SAS, STATA, and SQL is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of analytical methods.

• Familiarity and experience working with and analyzing military personnel data is highly desired.

• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work without technical supervision on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to make and monitor work assignments for lower level programmers

• Work Arrangement: This position is eligible for telework work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled work arrangements

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Active security clearance upon hire preferred.

• Voluntary Document*

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Other details

• Job Family Technical
• Job Function Career Path I - Research
• Pay Type Hourly

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