Category

IT Operations

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Shift Work Required?

No

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Not Required

Job Description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR JOB SECURITY, GREAT BENEFITS, and GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES?

THEN LOOK NOT FURTHER, MCS OFFERS:

• JOB SECURITY – MCS has a ten year government contract with the Department of Energy.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS - MCS offers comprehensive medical benefits with a PPO option
• 401-K - You vest on your first day, with 4% match, and 2.5% non-elective contribution!
• GROWTH - MCS focuses on developing and growing its internal talent for promotion within, and supports that culture with an educational reimbursement program.
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES- MCS offers flexible work arrangements, and over 27 days of PTO & Holiday your first year!

Who is MCS? Mid-America Conversion Services (MCS) is cleaning up the environment! We manage the Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) Conversion Facilities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sites near Paducah, Kentucky and Portsmouth, Ohio. The conversion facilities were designed and constructed to convert DOE’s inventory of DUF6 produced by the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion and the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plants to a more stable uranium oxide form for reuse, storage, and/or transportation and disposition. 

NOTE: Substance Abuse Program Plan position and subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Position Overview:

• Under minimal supervision responsible for the strategic planning and development of the short-term and long-term implementation of technology through leadership of technical teams that develop, implement and support the enterprise-wide information systems within a complex technical environment which includes client/server and Internet-based technologies. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities of support in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Manages overall Information Technology (IT) operations
• Communicates and leads strategic planning to achieve organizational and departmental visions, goals and strategies
• Supervises and directs IT staff members to ensure work is aligned with organizational goals
• Leads and coordinates information systems planning and function (i.e., systems design, programming, installation, operations)
• Evaluates vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software, and technical services to assure adherence to technical specifications
• Analyzes proposed and current projects for feasibility of using information systems
• Formulates short-term and long-term plans for application and software selection/software roadmap, software systems development, systems and infrastructure maintenance planning, production activities, and necessary support resources
• Prepares cost estimates for current and proposed projects reflecting equipment and staff requirements
• Ensures overall IT compliance with audit and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements
• Provides direction in the development of IT organizational policies, plans, and procedures

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology field or equivalent
• 12 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.