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LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst.

Location: Bethesda, MD. Teleworking eligible.

Job Description:

The Computer Systems Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive support services to the NHLBI's Technology and Applications Center (ITAC) Business Solutions Delivery Branch (BSDB). The role involves ensuring compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The analyst will work collaboratively with contract teams, CORs, and other stakeholders to review and remediate 508 compliance issues across NHLBI's digital assets, including websites, applications, and document files. The position requires a deep understanding of accessibility principles, gov. regulations, and experience with enterprise computer applications various accessibility tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical experience needed to perform analyses, processing and user support of various computer systems using standard statistical procedures and techniques.
  • Interface with staff as needed to gather project requirements, develop project plan with web team, and help execute plan.
  • Serve an expert resource by recommending, implementing, and maintaining best practices for programming on-line data collection and data review
  • Work with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to ensure that 508 requirements are being met and develop plans for closing any identified gaps.
• Sets up and uses various computer systems and software packages.
  • Collaborate with staff to increase the productivity/efficiency of data analysis using high-performance computing.
• Compiles and manages data and assists with quality control.
  • Work with contract teams to review and provide remediation guidance on 508 testing outcomes and assist with the use of 508 tools.
  • Provide 508 Compliance support services to the NHLBI
• Produces various reports, graphs and figures for presentation.
  • Prepare data and analysis for presentations and publication.
  • Prepare reports and offer solutions supporting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning related to computer systems management and engineering.
• Trains users in applying systems and analysis methods.
  • Educate users in the use of the tools and reports.
  • Provide computing support including troubleshooting, answering technical inquiries from users, and procuring new systems.
• Maintains systems software as well as hardware and security configurations.
  • Assess Adobe PDF and MS Office files (e.g. Word, Excel and Power Point) for 508 conformance and remediation.
• Maintains interface software between multiple computer environments to ensure smooth operation and communication.
  • Perform routine audits of tracking database and packages.
  • Prepare lesson outlines on how to create 508-conformant Word, Email, PDF and PowerPoint files.
  • Respond to 508 compliance related data calls
  • Assess public and internal NHLBI websites and customer facing applications for 508 compliance.
• Develops new programs and systems as needed.
  • Create system documentation, electronic templates and examples, training materials and presentations.
  • Provide training on 508 compliance requirements and approaches (individual and small groups).
  • Maintain 508 Compliance content on the NHLBI Intranet
• Coordinates data storage and mining.
  • Expand and develop resource library of information materials, including tools like WAVE for Web pages, and various code checkers (e.g. W3C code checkers - used by the Web Team.
  • Maintain assessment status lists across identified websites and applications.
  • Review acquisition requirements to identify which 508 clauses apply to the work being requested.
• Deliverables
  • Work products and documents related to tracking and remed ating found during the development and deployment of NHLBI applications. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to developing a progress report tracking document; provide a list of remediated web pages from the NHLBI public website - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to assessing new web pages and boutique sites for 508 conformance; prepare boutique website reports documenting testing for 508 issues and recommended solutions. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to assessing files for conformance; provide training on prepare lesson outlines on how to create 508-conformant Word, Email, PDF and PowerPoint files. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to preparing remediated documents of various file types (e.g. Office and PDF files); monitor 508 tasks; expand and develop resource library of information materials. - Ad-Hoc
• Other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information science, computer science, computer programming and data processing or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of related experience in a computer related field including experience supporting and evaluating computer systems and experience with various computer systems and software packages.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Previous experience with Deque aXe, Sortsite, Compliance Sheriff, Arc Toolkit, Accessibility Insights, Wave.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, decision making, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform repetitive activities and use both hands.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Salary Range

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$110,000 - $131,000 annually. Salary will be based on related experience, education and skills.

LMR's Benefits Plan Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program