Koniag Government Services

CERS Support Specialist (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services  •  Remote  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a CERS Support Specialist to support KDS and our government customer. The position is remote.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced CERS Support Specialist to support the USDA's MRP-ITD Laboratory and Scientific IT Directorate, Cotton and Tobacco Branch. This position is responsible for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Cotton and Tobacco Branch's Cotton and Tobacco Electronic Reporting System (CERS).

The ideal candidate will serve as the technical lead for the HP NonStop Integrity environment and provide COBOL programming services to sustain uninterrupted operations of the Cotton Classing Programs. All supported applications are written in COBOL or Screen COBOL, making deep expertise in these languages essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to develop short- and long-range IT strategies, recommending system enhancements and process improvements
  • Gather and analyze customer requirements to build comprehensive IT development and delivery plans
  • Lead all HP NonStop programming efforts, including COBOL85, SCOBOL, TAL, and NonStop SQL database design
  • Administer system installations, manage security, provide technical support, and oversee storage solutions across 10 geographic locations
  • Prepare, test, and implement programs; evaluate results; and apply corrective actions as needed
  • Train and mentor ITD staff and end-users to improve system literacy and support smooth deployments
  • Respond to helpdesk questions and user inquiries related to CERS
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve bugs and defects in core production applications to maintain CERS availability
  • Perform daily system checks, audits, and backups
  • Implement urgent changes in response to regulatory or operational requirements
  • Ensure system compatibility with evolving Agency IT standards and third-party integrations
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholders including domestic gins, mills, merchants, and federal agencies to deliver reliable, on-time services

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in each of the following areas:

  • Collaborate with leadership to develop short- and long-range IT strategies, recommending system enhancements and process improvements
  • Gather and analyze customer requirements to build comprehensive IT development and delivery plans
  • Lead all HP NonStop programming efforts, including COBOL85, SCOBOL, TAL, and NonStop SQL database design
  • Administer system installations, manage security, provide technical support, and oversee storage solutions across 10 geographic locations
  • Prepare, test, and implement programs; evaluate results; and apply corrective actions as needed
  • Train and mentor ITD staff and end-users to improve system literacy and support smooth deployments
  • Respond to helpdesk questions and user inquiries related to CERS
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve bugs and defects in core production applications to maintain CERS availability
  • Perform daily system checks, audits, and backups
  • Implement urgent changes in response to regulatory or operational requirements
  • Ensure system compatibility with evolving Agency IT standards and third-party integrations
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholders including domestic gins, mills, merchants, and federal agencies to deliver reliable, on-time services

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Koniag Government Services

About Koniag Government Services

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Corporation comprised of multiple wholly owned subsidiary companies that deliver Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operations Management to Federal Government agencies. With an agile employee and corporate culture, KGS applies its proven technical, professional, and operational expertise to enable successful mission outcomes for Defense and Civilian agencies through forward-leaning, solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery.

Our commitment to quality delivery is demonstrated by our independently accredited CMMI/Dev Level3, CMMI/Svc Level3, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, and ISO 20001:2011 Service Management System. KGS is headquartered in Chantilly, VA with offices all over the country.

KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Year Founded
1975
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