Relational Supply Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

We are seeking a Relational Supply Subject Matter Expert.

Located on-site at NOB Norfolk, VA.

ESN is seeking a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) with significant experience in database and Linux system administration to support the Relational Supply (RSupply) system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Sybase (or a similar relational database) and Red Hat Linux, within the context of the NTCSS RSupply environment that supports a wide range of Navy and Marine Corps activities.

Database Technician/Linux Specialist/NTCSS RSUPPLY SME

Duties:

• The SME will be a key technical contributor, focusing on the backend infrastructure and database that powers NTCSS and the RSUPPLY application.
• Function as a deep-level database and systems administrator. This includes Sybase database tuning, backups, recovery, and security, as well as Red Hat Linux administration, including patching, performance monitoring, and shell scripting.
• Decompose the current RSupply user interface's business logic to support the migration of that logic to an N-tier web service, focusing on the backend implementation.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of relational database management systems, specifically Sybase. Understand and manage interface requirements and data exchange relationships with other naval information systems like NALCOMIS, OMMS-NG, MFOM, and NMRO.
• Explain complex technical concepts, database schemas, and system architecture clearly to support business analysts, developers, and project managers.
• Utilize an advanced knowledge of RSupply tables and database structure to run and interpret ADHOC queries. Analyze how NWCF and End Use funding transactions are processed at the database level for various naval communities.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues within a complex information technology system. Ensure the integrity of inventory management and financial reporting data through robust database administration.
• Develop and update test cases and test plans for developmental testing of the RSupply application from a backend perspective. Augment the IV&V testing team with a focus on data validation and performance testing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Navy Inventory and associated naval logistics and readiness management systems (3M) to effectively manage the databases that support them. Supply Military Division (SMD) quality assurance experience.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to support business analysts and developers providing identification and insight into supply policies and processes.
• Decomposing Relational Supply current user interface business logic to move business logic to N-tier web service.
• Ability to analyze NWCF and End Use funding transactions to include business processes for Surface, Sub-Surface and Aviation including Job Order Number Accounting.
• As a Supply SME will be expected to develop/update test cases and test plans for developmental testing of the RSupply application and assist in the maintenance of the test case library; and augment IV&V testing team.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• SECRET Clearance must be current
• 10+ years' experience performing U.S. Naval Supply activities, with at least six years working in NTCSS Relational Supply.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Naval supply policies and procedures as outlined in Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List, OPNAV INSTRUCTION 4441.12E, NAVSUPSYSCOM P-485 Volume Operational Forces Supply Forces Supply Procedures, and documents/publications in the NAVSUP Naval Logistics Library (NLL).
• Possess in-depth knowledge of RSupply functions and its interface with other supply systems. This knowledge must include the ability to identify and troubleshoot application and data driven anomalies causing failures.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Supply Inventory and all associated naval logistics and readiness management functions and systems.
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft productivity tools (ex. Word, Excel, Power Point).

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrable analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to document detailed procedures and functional test cases.
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational database management systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or higher (ex. CompTIA Security+, CASP, CISSP) or capability to obtain within 6 months from hire.

Clearance: Secret