Akira Technologies is seeking an IT Systems Analyst to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in the development and sustainment of shore-based ship maintenance and logistics automated information systems.

Work will be performed in Norfolk, VA.

The successful IT Systems Analyst candidate must show familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. They should show extensive experience and judgement in planning and accomplishing goals and a comprehensive grasp of job responsibilities and meet all service-level standards regarding response time and quality.

Job Duties:

• Analyzes and develops computer software possessing a wide range of capabilities, including numerous engineering, business, and records management functions.
• Develops plans for automated information systems from project inception to conclusion.
• Analyzes user interfaces, maintain hardware and software performance tuning, analyze workload and computer usage, maintain interfaces with outside systems, analyze downtimes, analyze proposed system modifications, upgrades and new COTS.
• Analyzes the problem and the information to be processed. Defines the problem, and develops system requirements and program specifications, from which programmers prepare detailed flow charts, programs, and tests.
• Coordinates closely with programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications. Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.
• Conducts sites surveys; assesses and documents current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Designs and optimizes network topologies.
• Analyzes existing requirements and prepares specifications for hardware/software acquisitions. Prepares engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
• Develops hardware/software installation schedules.
• Prepares drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
• Prepares site installation and test reports.
• Configures computers, communications devices and peripheral equipment. Installs network hardware/software.
• Trains site personnel in proper use of hardware/software.
• Builds specialized interconnecting cables.
• Performs first line support for service interruptions such as printer routings, power outages, wiring problems, and malfunctioning servers.
• Escalates unresolved problems to expedite resolution.
• Develops, analyses, evaluates, advises on, and/or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management.
• Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.
• Responsible for the overall contract performance and shall not serve in any other capacity under this contract.
• Formulates/defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects.
• Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
• Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 2 years of experience in a related field. 
• Full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. 
• Good understanding of the business or function for which applications are designed. 
• Secret security clearance 

About Akira Technologies

Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.