IT Specialist (Intermediate)

COLSA Corporation

IT Specialist (Intermediate)

Shelby, NC +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COLSA is seeking candidates for a role supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Management (ITCM) contract.

    • Provide expertise in IT system planning project management support
    • Review, analyze, and evaluate issues to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to meet customer needs
    • Prepare briefings, white papers, information papers, recommendations, governance metrics, and policy assessments
    • Collaborate with customers to identify and document project requirements
    • Perform analysis on how to meet user demands for higher reliability and availability of services while meeting DoD requirements
    • Continuously oversee, monitor, and track IT contract(s) for cost, schedule, and performance; and provide monthly metrics and status
    • Provide expert support to government contracting representatives for associate contractors in the execution and administration of new project and baseline tasks
    • Develop descriptive tasking language and assist with government cost estimates
    • Assist with government technical evaluations and recommendations to the Contracting Officer
    • Participate in weekly meetings and customer requirements meetings to prepare and submit bi-weekly reports
    • Assist with developing, documenting, and implementing improved IT efficiencies
    • Assist with reviewing, editing, and completing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) associated with various DoD contracts
    • Identify trends or other issues that may require special consideration or procedures
    • Submit for and track status of DoD approvals required for new contract efforts
    • Evaluate and recommend changes to existing policies and guidance
    • Document new workflows and recommend enhancements to existing workflows to ensure they reflect current activities
    • Coordinate with customers to develop Program Management Review briefings

    _At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefitshere. _

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

    ** Required Qualifications**

    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience supporting missile defense or other complex, large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects.

      • Acceptable Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in a non-STEM field from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant IT experience supporting missile defense or other complex, large-scale DoD programs or projects.
    • Demonstrated operational support experience and attention to detail

    • Must be able to work independently and/or participate on teams to analyze and resolve problems

    • U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret security clearance

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Ability to quickly and accurately process multiple assignments with aggressive timelines in a fast paced environment
    • Familiarity with Cisco, Microsoft, or VMWare products
    • Familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guides
    • Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework
    • Working experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

  • Locations
    Shelby, NC • Charlotte, NC • Lumberton, NC • Asheville, NC