About the Role:
Culmen International is hiring a SME to provide system and tool development and technical assistance services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate and their Technology Scouting and Transition Office (TST). DHS is committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to make the United States more secure. The DHS S&T Directorate organizes and supports the scientific, engineering, and technological resources and applies these resources to produce and deploy technological tools and knowledge products to help protect the United States. TST leverages S&T staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), networks and databases, and other tools to search academia, labs, government sources, private industry, and international activity, Technology Scouting provides summary reports to support program planning and inform buy, build, or adapt decisions. Technology Scouting collects information on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) products, prototypes, R&D activities, and partnership opportunities to operate a refined, iterative process for quick and effective reporting.
What You’ll Do in Your New Role:
Develops computer systems that address business requirements and aligns to system architecture standards. Provides technical support for system analysis and technical requirements. Provides system assessments and recommendations for technology requirements. Manages database creation and maintenance, testing emerging technologies into existing system configurations and integrating all systems peripherals for efficient and trouble-free operation. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage. Maintains and administers systems that aggregate data and provides reports in support of contracts, financial management, performance management, information management, communications, and other organizational support systems.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Proactively analyze data to answer key questions for stakeholders with an eye on what drives business performance and investigate and communicate which areas need improvement in efficiency and productivity.
- Collect relevant data, such as metrics or market research, using statistical and analytical techniques.
- Detect patterns and trends within large datasets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and develop tools for data collection, organization, and analysis.
Reporting and Visualization:- Create reports for internal teams and stakeholders through data interpretation and analysis, with reporting components from multiple data sources.
- Visualize data using graphs, infographics, and other methods and or tools.
- Using data storytelling for building a compelling narrative based on complex data and analytics to inform audience.
- Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions.
Data Integrity and Accuracy:- Design and maintain databases and data systems.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Process information collaboratively with other analysts and associates.
Strategic Planning:- Provide recommendations to Fed leads and leadership based on data insights.
- Assist leadership in strategic planning.
Required Qualifications:
- Education and Relevant Experience Requirements are Bachelor’s and 10 years of experience; or Master’s and 5 years of experience.
- U.S. Citizen
- DHS Suitability or ability to obtain DHS Suitability (will be required to start work)
Desired Qualifications:
- Full Stack Developer
- Understands use and integration of AI tools
- Experience in process improvement
About the Company:
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.
- Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- AFLAC Available
- Tuition Assistance
- 12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.
