Configuration Analyst (Release Coordinator)

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Technology (IT), Microsoft Tools, Release Management Certifications: None Experience: 2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: CONFIGURATION ANALYST Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Configuration Analyst for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Configuration Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System program. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Quality Assurance Release Coordination team and the selected candidate will facilitate all aspects of software development projects, fast track and defect releases, to meet the needs of the New York State Department of Health. This position is based at GDIT’s office at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY. As a Configuration Analyst; you will: Review, approve and track all IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) (Mainframe COBOL) packages generated for all projects Create and maintain Control Review Board (CRB) documents that capture key information about each software development project, fast track and defect Chair of CRB meetings, as needed Support all Database Change Requests, including DB2 and LUW tables, views & stored procedures Review, approve and track all GitLab CM (Open Distributed System) packages generated for all projects Work closely with the following teams: PMO, Application Development, Systems Integration Testing, Quality Assurance teams, Systems Architecture (Application/Data Architects & DBAs) and Configuration Management to ensure all aspects of software development projects, fast track and defect migration are handled at the proper time and sequence Monitor and coordinate the following, as they migrate through all 14 eMedNY environments: SQL, edit settings, System Parameter/XLAT/System Lists, Job Control Language (JCL), Procedures (PROCs), Control Cards, Zweasy data loads, Conversions, etc. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your configuration management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Configuration Analyst must have: Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or 5+ years of Release management or Information Technology experience Experience: 2+ years of Release Management or Information Technology experience Required Technical Skills: Experience with computer technologies and applications; Excel, Word, Outlook, Zoom and Browsers Required Skills and Abilities: Familiar with all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) A background in Release Management or project coordination; including planning, scheduling and controlling a software build through different stages and environments Strong attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask daily and work independently to reach each goal Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support staff, software development staff and management Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual. Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Mainframe based applications and projects using COBOL, CICS, JCL, PROC, Control Library and Zweasy Knowledge of GitLab CM, with the various types of baselines and configuration properties for Open Distributed System IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) multi-branch mainframe experience Knowledge working with DB2 z/OS and LUW Database changes Location: 50% Hybrid GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA NY Albany Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. 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