COMPANY PROFILE:

• Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!
• CDI Corporation consistently appears on ENR’s annual “Top 500 Design Firms” list, ranking the largest engineering, architectural and environmental design firms by revenue.  Ranked #28 in Top 500 Design Firms in 2012!
• Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States. (2008)
• CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry.

• CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• CDI is seeking Applications Systems Analyst. This is a Full Time position in the Washington, DC area.  This position is contingent upon contract award.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Formulates or defines system scope and objectives.
• Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.
• Prepares detailed specifications for programs.
• Assists in the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of new software and enhancements of existing applications.
• Works with project managers, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements.
• Formulates/defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modifies/maintains complex existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents those programs.
• Provides overall operating system, such as sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages.
• Assists all phases of software systems programming applications.
• Evaluates new and existing software products.
• Prepares cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed system will be financial feasible.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BS  degree in computer science or other technical field and degree of applicability
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.
• Must possess an outstanding knowledge of standard written English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interface with clients, employees, and management;
• Must have enthusiasm and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to organize and multi task is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and other MS products
• Excellent and effective written & verbal communication skills.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant may be subject to a security investigation and then meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Employee is required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles