Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Microsoft Platform Technical Specialist to work  remotely  

Everoforth ECS is seeking a Microsoft Platform Technical Specialist to support a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform focused on providing data solutions that empower our Federal customers. In this role, you will be supporting a cross-functional team (composed of data scientists, database admins, data engineers, Azure SMEs, SharePoint SMEs, developers, and functional staff) to operationalize and modernize a critical system within our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) customer. The project being supported is extremely high priority and has a lot of visibility from senior Federal leadership.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a critical thinker and an excellent communicator and will be self-motivated, action-driven, extremely detail-oriented, capable of juggling multiple high priority responsibilities, and passionate about collaborating with various stakeholders on varied topics.  

Job responsibilities include:

• Azure architecture, security, governance, cost management, and tools used to deploy and manage resources experience and knowledge
• Familiarity and capability with R, PostgreSQL, Python, etc
• Supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of a modernization IT project from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementation
• Facilitating weekly working group meetings with senior Federal staff to align on project progress across various stakeholders
• Developing and managing strong relationships with federal stakeholders to ensure continued progress on identified initiatives
• Resolving blockers and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals and technical requirements
• Maintaining a modernization roadmap
• Identifying, developing, and managing project schedules, resources, risks, priorities, and activities

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
• A Masters degree in Business Analytics.
• Azure experience
• 5+ years of related experience managing IT/technology projects
• Experience in data science, data analytics, and data management
• Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the SDLC