Sr. COBOL Programmer (Remote)Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:Daily activities include:
- Analyzing change requests, then coding and testing in a COBOL/Db2/Mainframe environment.
- Supporting batch processes that apply Navy Personnel data from multiple sources to the NPDB.
- Performing data cleansing on database tables.
Occasional activities include:
- Researching and resolving data capture issues.
- Preparing Interface Control Agreements (ICAs).
- Reviewing security controls in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Performing tasks to maintain a Configuration Management (CM) baseline.
Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):- COBOL - 5 years: Writing, testing, and documenting code, including data analysis and VSAM file processing. Experience with large systems that process multiple files supporting many customers.
- Db2 SQL - 5 years: Writing, testing, and documenting SQL.
- JCL (z/OS) - 5 years: Writing and documenting JCL, including conditional JCL, utilities (SORT, Compare, IDCAMS, IEB), generation data groups (GDGs), and manipulation of tape and disk files.
- TSO/ISPF - 2 years: Working with partitioned data sets, file utilities, and a source code library such as Librarian (or equivalent experience using ROSCOE).
- Data Analysis: Experience performing statistical analysis and investigating data anomalies using COBOL, SQL, VSAM, and z/OS JCL to identify trends and patterns.
- Microsoft Office - 2 years: Proficiency with MS Word and Excel for data analysis, documentation, and status reporting (MS Access experience preferred).
Additional Requirements:
- Strong ability to work directly with customers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or other disqualifying factors.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):- Experience with mainframe utilities such as File Master.
- Knowledge of Easytrieve-Plus, CICS, and ROSCOE Program Facility.
- Familiarity with Db2 utilities and basic database administration.
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Configuration Management principles.
- Experience with Serena Dimensions CM (change management tool).
- Familiarity with Navy Personnel data or similar defense personnel systems.
This is a full-time position paying a base salary of $88,000, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.
