Applications Designer at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

New Software, Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), System Requirements

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Applications Designer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as an Applications Designer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our client. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Ability to work daily with senior leaders

● Identifying, deriving, and codifying user and system requirements, information requirements, data formats, operational characteristics, information flows, and security and accreditation considerations

● Planning and leading sessions with users to examine current business process goals, objectives, structures, workflows, systems and roles, to achieve functional process streamlining and improvement, as well as the goal of requirements determination and identification and long-term, full-scale integration for software implementation

● Developing software test plans, procedures, and conduct both software integrations testing and software acceptance testing for all new and modified software baselines associated with future DSMS program

● Supporting internal and external Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) but not limited to, defining and understanding requirements; discussing technical issues (e.g. system engineering, integration, conformance and compliance activities, etc.); resolving technical and management deficiencies; reviewing product evolution and modifications; discussing system functionality, status, and improvements; gathering required information/data from other nuclear weapons stockpile management on-going activities; or discussing any other technical issues

● Planning and leading meetings with users to demonstrate that new beta application meets all established requirements with acceptable risk and within schedule constraints and establishes the basis for proceeding with the detailed design

● Planning and conducting internal acceptance testing prior to government acceptance testing of any software versions, enhancements, or upgrades

● Providing technical support in the delivery and installation of new software versions associated with mission application requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Requires working knowledge of nuclear weapons accountability practicing

● Understanding and experience with industry standard formal requirements development and system design methodologies

● Must be a quick learner able to dig into old code, understand how it currently works, identify the possible solutions and discuss with client if necessary

● Strong attention to detail, strong written and verbal skills for creating software that is intuitive and easy to use

● Able to work with client to review business requirements and solutions

● Active Top Secret Clearance

● Able to obtain IAT Level II within 6 months of contract start

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree
● Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
● Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret
● Location: Hybrid
● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Fort Belvoir

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.