APS
is always looking for competent professionals at all levels and
experienced in implementing various Process Improvement frameworks.
Interested Individuals are encouraged to send their Resume and indication of which opening(s) they are applying for to: hr@applied-ps.com
Our current openings are listed below.
Sr. Quality Analyst
REF#: NK001
Job
Responsibilities - Leading
the account of all federal projects to high maturity CMMI L5 while
maintaining the L3 assessment, responsible for creating and
institutionalizing CMMI L5 processes throughout the account, preparing
organization for SCAMPI B for L3 re-appraisal and gap analysis for CMMI
L5
- Define metrics for high maturity process performance and
continuous improvement, developing metric plans and create organization
baselines and project baselines using SLIM metrics tool and
MS-Excel.
- Have working knowledge of CMMI, Lean Six
Sigma, SCAMPI B Appraisal, Mini Tab and VBA Scripts. Bachelor
Degree in Computer Science/Engineering with min. 5 yrs progressive exp
required. 40 hrs/wk M-F.
Forward resumes referring to job #NK001 to Applied Process
Solutions, 1900 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191.
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Sr. IT Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst
REF#: VK001
Job
Responsibilities
- Eliciting,
analyzing requirements, developing risk, information security and AML
based solutions for financial applications; build integrated industry
reference models for IT processes aligned to CMMI, COBIT, ITIL,
ISO27001 frameworks; coordinate product implementation in multi-vendor
environment, supervise projects for compliance, estimate, prepare
project plans, schedules & ensure milestones are met.
- Have
working knowledge of MS Project, Oracle BPA, Rational tools, Visual
C++, and UNIX. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Engineering
with min. 5 yrs progressive exp & PMP certification required.
40 hrs/wk M-F.
Forward resumes referring to job #VK001 to Applied Process
Solutions, 1900 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191.
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Lead Appraiser
This
role is an industry expert whose primary purpose is to drive the use of
industry standards, such as Software Engineering InstituteSM (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration® (CMMI) to improve Client's processes which will result in higher quality products/solutions and improved productivity.
Job
Responsibilities
- Developing in-depth knowledge and skill in application of the CMMI® model
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Maintaining current awareness of CMMI® through conference and workshop attendance
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Providing consultation and training to organizations using the CMMI® model
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Providing plans, tools and team leadership for performing CMMI® appraisals
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Ensuring process improvement and measures are aligned to business objectives of organization
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Providing consultation for establishing and maintaining local process
groups, e.g., Software Engineering Process Group's, Engineering Process
Group's, functions
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Obtain and maintain SEI SCAMPISM Lead Appraiser authorization
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Point of Business and Technical contact to SEISM
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Establish and maintain SEI Network Partner license agreements
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Represent APS in forums such as SEPG conference, local SPIN, etc.,
Qualification
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related area.
- 20+
years experience in progressively enhanced quality assurance or
auditing positions with cross-functional organizational influence.
- Experience participating and leading appraisal teams and activities.
- Preferred candidate is already an authorized SEISM SCAMPISM Lead Appraiser (or an SEISM SCAMPI B/C Team Leader).
Skills
- Appraisal/Assessment
- Project Management skills to establish programs and achieve short and long range objectives.
- Effective communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation areas at all levels of organization.
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Process Improvement Manager
Job Responsibilities
The Process Improvement Manager will direct, oversee, and perform site and program quality assurance functions.
Develops, establishes, and maintains quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls.
Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting specifications,
requirements, guidelines, and policies to assure process and product
compliance.
Supports Management's process management and process improvement efforts.
Conducts regular internal audits and reviews to ensure programs maintain software Engineering InstituteSM (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration® (CMMI) compliance and provides recommendations to improve processes.
Ensures that discrepancies are properly reported, documented and corrected.
Develops and recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.
Interfaces with project personnel, engineering, customer, vendor, and
subcontractor representatives to review and establish product quality
criteria.
Qualification
- BS in Computer Science or related curriculum
- 10+ years of experience in Project Management & Software
Quality Assurance Must be PMP certified
- Experience in spearheading quality initiatives in large
& small organizations
- Experience in automating the process
- Knowledge of tools available in market
- Leadership skills and able to motivate the team
- Ability to work with Senior Management and advising them
on right processes
- Experience in SCAMPISM Assessments
- Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Team player
- Willingness to go extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction
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PMO Manager / Lead
Job Responsibilities
Provide Project Management expertise to Project Managers, supporting from initiation to end of project
Provide Project Reporting for CEO and other key Decision Makers
Provide Project Management support, training and development.
Provide feedback to Lifecycle Working Group for enhancements to, or fine-tuning of Lifecycle process
Provide Best Practices to project managers for reporting
To Facilitate adhoc project query requests from clients
To Produce consistently good quality presentations and steering committee documentation
Gather requirements for automating the process and overseeing the efforts to automate the process
Qualification
- BS in Computer Science or related curriculum
- 15+ years of experience in Project Management & Software Quality Assurance
- Must be PMP certified
- Experience in spearheading quality initiatives in large & small organizations
- Experience in setting up PMO for large organizations
- Leadership skills and able to motivate the team
- Ability to work with Senior Management and advising them on right processes
- Experience in SCAMPISM Assessments
- Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Team player
- Willingness to go extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction
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SEPG Manager
Job Responsibilities
Will be responsible for facilitating continuous software process improvement by analyzing lessons learned.
Analyzing process requirements along with existing process
completeness, correctness, and efficiency. This includes developing new
IT processes, updating existing processes, maintaining current process
documentation and cross-references to standards like CMMI®, ITIL®, etc.
Contributing to and supporting IT process strategy and policy
Contributing to and supporting IT standards and procedures
Developing business and process models
Contributing to and maintaining the IT process architectures
Identifying process improvement opportunities
Participating in CMM®/CMMI®/ISO maturity/capability assessments or Sarbanes Oxley 404 assessments
Qualification
- BS in Computer Science or related curriculum
- 5 - 8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance
- Hands on experience in process architecting and implementation in large & small organizations
- Knowledge in Metrics
- Ability to work with Senior Management and advising them on processes
- Experience in SCAMPISM Assessments
- Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Team player
- Should be change agent.
- CSQA , CSTE certifications will be an added advantage
- Willingness to go extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction
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Software Quality Analyst
Job Responsibilities
Defining and communicating the role, responsibilities, authority, and
value of the SQA (Software Quality Assurance) function to project
personnel
Providing applicable SDLC related training, as needed, advising on matters of process, quality, policy, and procedure
Monitoring project deviations and ensuring that deviations are documented and approved
Scheduling SQA activities in concert with the project software development life cycles
Acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of project specific procedures
Reviewing project specific software engineering activities to verify compliance with established SDLC and processes
Identifying Non-Compliance Issues in software engineering
activities and Non-Consistent Issues in software work products, and
monitor these to resolution
Providing feedback on SQA activities to project personnel
Reviewing SQA activities with the Project Management Team on a periodic and event driven basis
Reporting SQA activities to Senior Management on a monthly basis
Managing any issues and risks that exist beyond the project lifecycle for possible process improvement opportunities
Reviewing and analyzing organizational data, assess trends and help determine root cause of problems
Qualification
- BS in Computer Science or related curriculum
- 4-6 years of experience in Project Management & Software Quality Assurance
- Hands on experience in implementing process improvement frameworks
- Experience in SCAMPISM Assessments
- Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Team player
- Willingness to go extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction
- CSQA , CSTE certifications will be added advantage
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Interested Individuals
are encouraged to send a resume to hr@applied-ps.com
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