Software Specialist 3 - Business Analyst

The Plant Engineering organization is responsible for the technical activities relating to operations and maintenance of plant equipment during Construction, Commissioning, and Operations of the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP).  The Software Specialist Business Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of software applications and system interfaces through the application of software quality principles. The Software Specialist Business Analyst works with management, consultants, developers, and users to capture and prioritize software/system requirements and enhancements. The Software Specialist Business Analyst supports the computing needs of the Plant Operations organization.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

Primary duties consist of translating customer needs into actionable business rules and system requirements and ensuring deliverables are achieved in a timely manner. Typically, this person will be assigned to small projects or a phase of a larger project and carries out routine or semi-routine tasks. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.

• Interface with customers to create specifications and designs for new or existing complex software application programs and reports according to project software standards and conventions.

• Perform work with minimal supervision.

• Resolve business or engineering problems through the design and implementation of software applications on automated systems.

• Author software project plans, requirements, design, test plans, and test reports, and review the work of others.

• Coordinate and collaborate with customers to integrate and format data sources for consolidation.

• Support the Waste Treatment Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.

• Provide training to customers on new systems/tools.

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field

Experience:

7 years of related experience to the position; OR 10 years related experience to the position and 20 semester credit hours in technical subjects related to the position OR Completion of 80 semester credit hours in technical subjects related to the position OR Successful completion of Engineer in Training (EIT) examination or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) accredited through National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) OR Professional engineer’s license

Preferred experience:

• have technical writing skills

• are great communicators – able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences

• are problem solvers

• can mediate between differing opinions to move the project forward

• have knowledge of programming web-based software applications and designing/managing Oracle databases.

Experience with the Agile development process and/or SmartPlant for Operations desired, but not required.

Knowledge of software quality engineering principles for the management, design, and testing of software desired, but not required.

Programming experience with asp.net, Visual Studio, C++, and or C#, MS Access, Oracle, and/or MS SQL Server database querying desired, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This position is currently a telework/remote position but could convert to on-site position with a 30 day notice, at that time selected candidate would be required to report to the jobsite.

Must be able to work in the United States without Sponsorship

Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) badge for access to the Hanford site.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $99,193.03 - $154,255.09 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.

Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

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