Aviation Application Specialist

Job Summary Purpose and Scope: Analyze, support/maintain, troubleshoot existing or proposed Aviation data systems. Ability to work with the Aviation Program and IT SME’s. Ideal candidate has background in both Aviation operations and/or Information Technology, and understand the importance of data integration as it pertains to safe and effective operations. Essential Responsibilities: 1) Understand the aviation business applications, best practices, and systems to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations. 2) Ability to analyze existing or proposed systems and work with IT SME’s on integration of data, system patches, updates, troubleshooting, testing and install/setup. 3) Provide end user support on aviation software to include job aids, formal training and program guidance. 4) Provide guidance and expertise in finding and implementing new efficiencies and effectiveness in the daily operational process using software tools. 5) Desired knowledge and experience with aviation software. 6) Perform customer requirement analysis for existing or proposed systems to determine feasibility and objectives of requests. 7) Design or modify system and prepares reports, schedules, data requirements, security access rules and system constraints. 8) May provide support to project management staff in customer meetings, presentations, and briefings. 9) Manage users, permissions, data, and settings for each application to meet requirements. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree and at least nine years of job-related experience or equivalent. May supervise support personnel as required. Background in Aviation operations highly desirable. Good written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position may require travel. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.