Mainframe System Analyst

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About Our Team

Our employees thrive in a culture that's fast-paced and ego-free, where innovation and collaboration are encouraged at every turn. We are an organization that provides federal agencies instant access to experienced and talented professionals who understand their unique challenges and know the most efficient ways to address them. We are continually investing in resources and talent, so we stay prepared with specialized teams in place who are experts in creating tailored technologies. Our solutions empower Federal organizations to grow, modernize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.

We value all voices and want to attract talent from all backgrounds. We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in environments where problem-solving is approached with creativity and enthusiasm. If you're someone who enjoys continuously expanding your skill set while tackling real-world business problems, you'll feel right at home with us. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to bring your unique and valuable experience to our team.

About the Role:

Our core values of People Matter, Integrity, and a Commitment to Excellence drive all that we do. By joining us, you’ll become a part of a fun and diverse team of talented and creative consultants who share the goal of using the latest technology to solve business challenges. We provide our clients with a dynamic mix of services and deliver focused solutions like no one else.

We're seeking talented and bright team players who are passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ego-free culture while applying a creative approach to problem-solving. Team members who like to grow their skill sets while solving challenging, real world business problems thrive.

We are looking for a Mainframe Systems Analyst to support mission-critical health informatics platforms used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on sustaining legacy systems operated on an IBM mainframe infrastructure with COBOL and batch job processing. You will play a vital role in maintaining the reliability of healthcare data systems, addressing issues quickly, and supporting ongoing modernization analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to tickets related to batch failures, report issues, and data anomalies
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues affecting data processing and end-user functionality
• Support and monitor COBOL-based batch job workflows
• Manage input/output of structured data files, ensuring successful file handling and data flow
• Ensure stable operation of IBM mainframe-based applications
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions or workarounds
• Maintain operational documentation, including procedures and workflows
• Support efforts to evaluate modernization pathways for legacy systems
• Collaborate with experienced team members to capture and retain institutional knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with IBM mainframe systems, COBOL, and batch job processing
• Strong troubleshooting skills in production data environments
• Familiarity with structured data file formats (e.g., SAAS)
• Experience using ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) for end-user support
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration and documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government or healthcare data platforms
• Exposure to system modernization or transition efforts
• Understanding of health informatics systems or standards

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