www.xscion.com en-us None Arlington VA 22201 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=b3d25b75-de74-4537-9546-c12b0bb917e5&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Web Developer - .Net Arlington, VA Best of all worlds: a well funded startup with a proven product, a significant client and evolutionary health care management software. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference at a company and thrive in the pending explosion of health care opportunities, xScion Solutions has an opportunity for you. Our latest client is an exciting startup backed by a $9B firm. They are seeking experienced .Net developers to help customize their product. They are a Microsoft Shop and their technology includes the .Net platform, Office 365 with Sharepoint, SQL Server and TFS. Currently the system's architecture is SOA based with a thick client front end. The objective of the project is to replace the current front end with a web based one. All development will be done in an Agile SRCUM environment. SKILLS REQUIRED : 5+ years of .Net platform development : JQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS : HTML 5 a + : Experience working in an Agile environment (preferably SCRUM) : Significant Sharepoint experience : Excellent customer facing skills including solid communication skills. : Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced and flexible environment. Our client anticipates that they will be converting the successful candidate to their employment at some point and therefore we cannot work with individuals on H1 visas. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Health Care Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 b3d25b75-de74-4537-9546-c12b0bb917e5 Baltimore MD 21202-4382 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=61a199cb-b605-4c30-b576-764e69c20d91&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect SQL QA Engineer Baltimore or Columbia, MD Salary Range - $95,000 to $105,000 depending on experience xScion Solutions, LLC is a leading professional services firm supporting commercial and government agencies with their consulting and permanent hiring needs. We are currently supporting an international educational organization with their Data Warehouse initiative and are seeking a SQL Quality Assurance Engineer to support multiple development efforts. This is a pivotal role in this growing organization. This is not a traditional application development QA/Testing role but rather an ETL package and data testing opportunity, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible for system/regression testing of Data Warehouse / BI solutions including ETL packages, stored procedures, SQL queries and other software and database objects : Lead the establishment of a testing framework for BI products : The QA Engineer has knowledge of SDLC and QA tools and methodologies, develops and executes system test plans, develops and writes test strategy and test case documents : Tracks and reports defects using tools such as Quality Center, maps requirements to test cases, writes complex SQL queries, collaborates with ETL developers and DBAs to coordinate releases and prepares release instructions : Leads in planning and executing User Acceptance Testing : Advocate of data quality in the data warehouse and establishes procedures or checks to validate and fix data quality issues : May perform other testing tasks deemed necessary by Management (e.g., volume/stress testing, security testing, business continuity/contingency testing, selected pilot/parallel testing, etc.). SKILLS REQUIRED : BS or MS degree in Computer Sciences : Strong skills in SQL : SQL Server DBA experience highly desired : 3+ years technical ETL experience with SQL Server 2005 and Oracle databases writing queries, scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views. Experience developing stored procedures with T-SQL. : 5+ years in QA in a SQL Server or similar Data Warehouse/BI environment. : Experience implementing technical solutions under tight time, quality, and performance standards. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Education/Learning Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 61a199cb-b605-4c30-b576-764e69c20d91 Ashburn VA 20147 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=aab52486-237a-435b-b17b-1151bd93981b&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Java Developers Ashburn, VA Salary Range - $82,000 to $100,000 depending on experience Please note: Due to Government clearance requirement candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. No exceptions can be made. xScion Solutions, LLC is a leading professional services firm in the Washington, DC area supporting commercial and government agencies with their consulting and permanent hiring needs. As part of a team supporting a Government IT initiative xScion Solutions is seeking five Java Developers to assist in the enhancement of e-commerce site using J2EE-based tools and an Agile-like development methodology. This position is located in Ashburn, Virginia. Additional roles and responsibilities include: Required Skills : Is not necessarily a "front-end" or "back-end" developer. CSS, Java, SQL, and Bash are all part of the toolkit : Uses scripting (Perl, Python, Ruby, Groovy, etc.) to make life simpler : Javascript (jQuery), DHTML, SQL, Regex : Build (Ant, Maven), CM (Perforce, Subversion, Git), Bugs (ALM, Jira, Excel), IDE (Eclipse, IntellijJ) : Knows how MVC frameworks (e.g. Struts) work (e.g. HTTP) and has used them extensively : Knows how "SQL Helpers" (e.g. Hibernate, iBatis) work, and understands when SQL is "better". Experience : Several years of experience in Java-based web development : Has (or wants) experience working in an agile environment : Client-facing experience (particularly requirements gathering or analysis) : Experience with both commercial and government work : Has personal projects at home to learn and for fun (e.g. open source, non-profit). If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Government Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 aab52486-237a-435b-b17b-1151bd93981b Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=58fc2d54-5c4d-49e2-b27c-ad57c8ab1e70&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Senior Tester with QTP/QC experience for eService Project 6+ Months Consulting, Probable Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Tester with 5+ years testing experience, Quality Center and defect tracking tool experience. Experience testing portals and medical healthcare insurance industry experience are preferred. This project is for enhancements being made to the customer/member portal. Qualifications Required All software testing contractor candidates must have experience with: 1. Formalized testing and data analysis to support validation of test scenarios. 2. Hewlett Packard Quality Center (QC) and / or Application Lifecycle Management v11 (ALM v11) and Quick Test Tool (QTP). Role and Responsibilities : Collaborating with the test lead in reviewing business requirement document(s) and functional specifications and / or use cases for the assigned as input into the creation of testing materials. : Creating all necessary testing documents and supporting peer review and revision of documents, in support of the project. : Maintaining traceability between the base-lined business requirements, functional specs / use cases and test scenarios/cases. : Assisting with: o Creating test cases with expected results in QC and/or ALM and automated test scripts in QC o Providing test case execution status and reviewing output/reports o Reporting and tracking defects o Preparing status reporting for the Test Manager and various workgroups o Tracking testing progress Required Qualifications Software Testing and Technology Skills All software testing contractor candidates must have: 1. Preferred experience knowledge of the SBP Enrollment and Claims systems and validation. 2. At least five (5) years of testing experience and full testing life cycle 3. Demonstrated experience with creating test cases and developing test scripts / scenarios using Hewlett Packard Quality Center (QC) and / or Application Lifecycle Management v11 (ALM v11) and Quick Test Tool (QTP) 4. Microsoft Office Suite knowledge 5. Knowledge of Serena (TeamTrack? or STRS) or other defect tracking tool such as Clearquest on PVCS 6. Proven proficiency with: Structured Query Language (SQL), Query Management Facility (QMF) and Query Framework (QFW) 7. Experience testing JAVA applications. Interpersonal Skills All software testing contractor candidates must be able to: 1. Perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision 2. Work independently and as a member of a team 3. Apply strong analytical / problem solving skills 4. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills. Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 58fc2d54-5c4d-49e2-b27c-ad57c8ab1e70 Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=7bab3a0c-6824-457c-8c8f-8fe384395fba&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect 2 Application Architects/J2EE Platform 6 Months Consulting,Possible Temp-to-Perm Hire Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large healthcare insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for 2 Application Architects with a wide variety of skills/experience including n-tier architecture, SOA/web services, ESB, and business rules engine. Background: These are for 2012 projects and other application architecture tasks. There are multiple projects in 2012 requiring architecture design and /or architecture support as well as the overall application architecture support, including the applications architecture roadmaps, tool/technology evaluation, proof of concept, prototype and technical assessments. Nevertheless, this is also a hands on position and you may be called on to solve challenging technical architecture and development problems. These positions will require broad cutting edge technology, which including, but not limited to Java/J2EE, RMDBS, Web Services, Web Security, Enterprise Service Bus, Rules Engine, Workflow and other integration technology. Previous COBOL/Mainframe design/development experience, and Knowledge of CICS transaction on Mainframe is a bug plus. Tasks: Perform architect role to perform full life-cycle activities in support of multiple projects identified by eSolutions development manager which will include but not limited to: 1. Work with other application architects and enterprise architect team to provide architecture guideline to the overall system design cross projects 2. Lead the effort on system architecture design 3. Lead a technical team to provide detail technical design 4. Work with project and development managers to define the scope and develop plan for 2012 deliverables related to the projects 5. Technically lead the development team to execute the development plan 6. Technically accountable for meeting the milestones set for the project 7. Lead the code review 8. Oversee unit testing and integration testing 9. Some hands work may be needed to support architecture decision 10. Document system design, development and Unit testing, and transfer maintenance work to internal staff Skills - Consultant Architect: This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and more than 15 years professional software development experience in object-oriented language, including minimum of 6 years experience with Java and J2EE. Specific requirements include, but not limited to: - Proven strong technical leadership - Experience with software development best practices (RUP, XP, Agile) - Strong hands on experience with UML - Strong background on multi-platform system integrations - Strong background on Java/J2EE technology - Strong background on Portals and Web services technology - Strong background on Web application design and development - Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), - Hands on experience with IBM WebSphere DataPower is a big plus - Strong systems integration background - Experience with Rules Engine - Hands one experience with PEGA Rule Process Commander (PRPC) is a big plus. - Excellent object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques - Strong experience on SOA - Previous COBOL/Mainframe design/development experience. - Knowledge of CICS transaction on Mainframe Software: 1. WebSphere 2. DB2 3. Microsoft Suite Languages: 1. Java/J2EE 2. DB2 3. UML 4. COBOL Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 7bab3a0c-6824-457c-8c8f-8fe384395fba Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=5bd4acd0-35ca-4a7e-99a8-9d0c8513d259&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect 7 Software Testers/Claims Processing/ICD 10 6+ Months Consulting, Probable Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for 7 Software Testers with 5+ years testing experience, medical insurance claims processing experience (preferably ICD 10), QTP, Quality Center and defect tracking tool experience. This is for extensive testing on enhancing applications to meet the government mandated ICD 9 to ICD 10 and (ICD-10) and a procedure code set (ICD-10-PCS) conversion. Qualifications Required All software testing contractor candidates must have experience with: 1. Formalized testing and system development lifecycle, specifically with claims entry, processing and data analysis to support claims validation 2. Hewlett Packard Quality Center (QC) and / or Application Lifecycle Management v11 (ALM v11) and Quick Test Tool (QTP). Role and Responsibilities : Collaborating with the test lead in reviewing business requirement document(s) and functional specifications and / or use cases for the assigned as input into the creation of testing materials. : Creating all necessary testing documents and supporting peer review and revision of documents, in support of the project. : Maintaining traceability between the base-lined business requirements, functional specs / use cases and test scenarios/cases. : Assisting with: o Creating test cases with expected results in QC and/or ALM and automated test scripts in QC o Running test scripts using the QTP o Providing test case execution status and reviewing output/reports o Reporting and tracking defects o Preparing status reporting for the Test Manager and various workgroups o Tracking testing progress Required Qualifications: Software Testing and Technology Skills All software testing contractor candidates must have: 1. Preferred experience knowledge of the client's Enrollment and Claims systems and validation. 2. At least five (5) years of testing experience and full testing life cycle 3. Demonstrated experience with creating test cases and developing test scripts / scenarios using Hewlett Packard Quality Center (QC) and / or Application Lifecycle Management v11 (ALM v11) and Quick Test Tool (QTP) 4. Microsoft Office Suite knowledge 5. Knowledge of Serena (TeamTrack?) or major defect tracking tool such as ClearQuest, PVCS (Merant Tracker) 6. Proven proficiency with: Structured Query Language (SQL), Query Management Facility (QMF) and Query Framework (QFW) 7. Experience testing JAVA applications. 8. Experience testing medical insurance claims processing applications Interpersonal Skills All software testing contractor candidates must be able to: 1. Perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision 2. Work independently and as a member of a team 3. Apply strong analytical / problem solving skills 4. Apply strong written and verbal communication skills. Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 5bd4acd0-35ca-4a7e-99a8-9d0c8513d259 Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=4b0f536e-ab10-4fa6-887e-0e9794a0ed21&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect GUI Designer 6+ Months Consulting, Probable Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a UI Designer. Background: Customer eService is a portal enabling customers to get information online, change personal data, get additional medical insurance cards and much more. The projects will involve broad web application designing tasks. Tasks: Perform full life-cycle activities in support of the project which will include, but not limited to: 1. Work with the architect, business analysts and technical leader on prototypes. 2. Accountable for meeting the milestones set for the projects Skills - Web Application GUI Designer: This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and 5 years web application GUI designing with decent Java background: - Designs html prototypes, visual interfaces and interaction of web-based applications. - Designs and evaluates visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles. - Implements the user interface design working with development team. - Works with the system users to design online user experiences. - Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures associated GUI design for optimal user experience. Required skill sets: HTML, CSS and Java background with experience in EXT JS a plus. Must have strong communication skills and ability to work within a team environment to help lead implementations of the changes. Also required: web design tools and BEA weblogic Preferred Experience: EXT JS Languages: 1. Java Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 4b0f536e-ab10-4fa6-887e-0e9794a0ed21 Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=f0cd609b-e5b7-4033-be9f-7b0366c096b1&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Senior Java/J2EE Developer/Customer eService Project 6+ Months Consulting, Probable Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Java Developer. Background: Customer eService is a portal enabling customers to get information online, change personal data, get additional medical insurance cards and much more. This project requires broad range of technical skills including end to end Java/J2EE technologies. Tasks: Perform full life-cycle activities in support of this project which will include, but not limited to: 1. Work with the architect and technical leader on design and development. 2. Accountable for meeting the milestones set for the projects. 3. Perform code review, unit, integration and performance testing. 4. Document System design, write code and mentor other resources. Skills - Java/J2EE developer: These positions require a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and more than 7 years professional software development experience in object-oriented language (Java/J2EE). Specific requirements include, but not limited to: - Strong experience of working with RDBMS (DB2) and writing/tuning SQL's. - Strong hands on experience with latest Java/J2EE web technologies. - Extensive hands on experience with web applications using Java, J2EE, Hibernate, JSP, JDBC, JMS, Log4J and Web Services. - Good experience in writing code to export data in MS Excel and PDF formats. - Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including AJAX, Spring Framework, Ant, Struts 2, DOJO, XML parser technology and Junit - Strong hands on experience with UML - Excellent object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology - Background with Rules Engines is a big plus - Excellent application performance tuning skills Software: 1. WebSphere 2. DB2 Languages: 1. Java/J2EE 2. SQL Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 f0cd609b-e5b7-4033-be9f-7b0366c096b1 Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=90473d16-590c-437b-8a15-c856cc1df293&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Senior Java/J2EE Developer/Claim Audit Monitoring Project 6+ Months Consulting, Probable Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Java Developer. Background: This position is for the 'Claims Audit Monitoring' project. The objective of the project is to make system changes required to move the current manual Claims Audit monitoring process to an onlne system which will provide for the capability to track automatically all adjustments and improve the efficiency of reporting and analyzing the results. This on-line reporting tool will also improve the ability to comply with OPM's requirement to decrease OPM OIG audit findings as well as decrease repeat audit findings. This project requires broad range of technical skills including end to end Java/J2EE technologies. Tasks: Perform full life-cycle activities in support of this project which will include, but not limited to: 1. Work with the architect and technical leader on design and development. 2. Accountable for meeting the milestones set for the projects. 3. Perform code review, unit, integration and performance testing. 4. Document System design, write code and mentor other resources. Skills - Java/J2EE developer: These positions require a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and more than 7 years professional software development experience in object-oriented language (Java/J2EE). Specific requirements include, but not limited to: - Strong experience of working with RDBMS (DB2) and writing/tuning SQL's. - Strong hands on experience with latest Java/J2EE web technologies. - Extensive hands on experience with web applications using Java, J2EE, Hibernate, JSP, JDBC, JMS, Log4J and Web Services. - Good experience in writing code to export data in MS Excel and PDF formats. - Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including AJAX, Spring Framework, Ant, Struts 2, DOJO, XML parser technology and Junit - Good experience of Jasper reporting framework. - Strong hands on experience with UML - Excellent object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology - Background with Rules Engines is a big plus - Excellent application performance tuning skills Software: 1. WebSphere 2. DB2 Languages: 1. Java/J2EE 2. SQL Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 90473d16-590c-437b-8a15-c856cc1df293 Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=bf9229e3-e7a9-47fb-99ca-16bdb61759ce&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Senior Business/Requirements Analyst 6+ Months Consulting, probable extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Business Analyst. iService is an application to help CSR's by providing benefit scripts with tailored Member specific information relative to the Member's benefits and out-of-pocket expenses. Tasks 1. Requirements analysis support for iService Implementation and potentially other projects as needed. 2. Work as part of a team of Requirements Analysts to define the impact of the system changes. The required changes to the systems shall be defined using use cases, functional specifications, user interface specifications and requirements traceability matrixes. 3. If there is any time available due to the delay in the start of a project, delay during a project, or other interruption in a project, the consultant will be applied to (1) another project, (2) support work not being done due to an open FTE positions, or (3) help develop time gap between requirements development and the releases. 4. Perform full life-cycle activities in support of the project and backfill for the Requirements Analysts that work on other projects. These tasks include the following activities in 2012: : Perform analysis of the business requirement and develop requirements and/or use cases for the assigned area of the system : Provide input into the development of work efforts in support of proposed system changes : Collaborate with the internal teams and the end clients to create and maintain all necessary requirements documents, use cases, and requirements traceability matrices : Conduct requirement walkthroughs and peer reviews following company procedures and guidelines. : Maintain traceability between the base-lined business requirements and requirements and/or use cases. : Maintain requirements in requirements management tool such as Requirements Composer. : Create and maintain business process models. : Perform UAT for validation and verification of business requirements. : Provide assistance with research to assess benefit development as needed. : Provide knowledge transfer for the full time business analysts : Generate a weekly Status Report Skills 1. Very strong verbal and written communication skills (Critical) 2. Strong customer service skills with internal and external customers 3. Must be able to perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision 4. Strong analytical and documentation skills 5. Demonstrated software testing experience; writing test plans / test scripts / test cases and the execution of testing. 6. Strong requirements elicitation, specification, and validation knowledge and experience 7. Excellent time management ability. Software: 1. Microsoft Suite 2. TeamTrack 3. Requirements Composer, Quality Center 4. Business Process Modeling tool, Provision (highly desired.) 5. SharePoint Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 bf9229e3-e7a9-47fb-99ca-16bdb61759ce Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=cdb238a1-9f9d-4ae2-ba8b-cfc5be1dd8fa&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Java/J2EE Enterprise Design and Development Engineers Health Care Field! Financially Strong Company $109 - $120K Salary + 12% Annual Bonus at Target Permanent Position Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Java Developer to lead a mix of software developers and design software for small to medium sized projects. Responsibilities Leads a mix team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of the multiple applications cross multiple platforms, the planning of resource/time allocations for current and projected development needs, diagnosing production problems, and the new technology evaluation and technical prototypes. Responsible for the quality project deliveries. Some but not a lot of project management regarding all technical aspects of implemented projects which includes: keeping in line with established budgets and timeframes, training end users on the operational procedures of the system, and providing technical guidance to less experienced staff during implementation.. Performs architecture design for small to medium size of the projects, leads the detail technical design, coding, code review and testing cross teams on multiple platforms and creates efficient and maintainable new applications. Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers, confers with clients to identify requirements (e.g., data, information needs, processing, specific output, functional and development of test data), and determines their desired outcomes in order to formulate the design of the system and/or offer alternative solutions in a timely manner. Proactively analyzes and reviews emerging technologies, changes in the Insurance/Healthcare industry and the business functions of various clients, in order to determine if the advanced applications fit the needs of changing strategies, goals and objectives (develops and maintains technical knowledge through training, classes, .) Mentors new or junior staff members on business knowledge, system peculiarities, and complex technical issues. This position is also subject to being "on call" for emergency situations requiring immediate resolution. Travel between all CareFirst locations may be required. Both "on call" and travel are minimal. This position is subject to a level 6C security requirement. Qualifications Required: This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience and 10+ years of industry experience developing in object-oriented programming language. Specific requirements include, but not limited to: - Proven previous experience with software architecture design with open mind to pick up new architecture model - Strong technical leadership and some project management skill - Knowledge of software development best practices (RUP, XP, Agile) - Excellent experience with object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology - Minimum 8+ years of extensive hands on experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JDBC, Hibernate, JMX, JMS, Log4J, AJAX, JSF. - Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including Ant, Struts, Spring, XML parser technology, SOA based infrastructure, JUnit and HTTPUnit - Wide breath knowledge of J2EE applications servers (WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss,.) - Previous experience with Workflow and Rules Engine - Excellent application performance tuning and trouble shooting skills - Experience with RDBMS (DB2, Oracle or MS SQL) - Familiar with UML and Use case - Experience with Design patterns Abilities/Skills: Candidates should have proven technical leadership experience to lead multiple medium to large projects and experience working with teams and show a propensity in dealing with the user community. Technical expertise with claims, enrollment, sales, marketing, or provider systems preferred. Flexibility is essential to this position (candidates should be willing to learn new technologies, to implement new processes, and to take instruction). This position will require strong background of design, development and analytical (i.e. requirements gathering) skills, as well as the ability to learn new technologies quickly based on prior experiences with similar tools and an understanding of infrastructure. The candidate must be able to able to work independently, assist team members in their development strategies, prepare report to track progress as required, conduct training, and prepare training materials as required. Good organizational and documentation skills will be essential in ensuring developed source code can be interpreted by other members of the development team. Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical terminology to internal clients of all levels and some external vendors will be extremely helpful in moving any and all projects forward. Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 cdb238a1-9f9d-4ae2-ba8b-cfc5be1dd8fa Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=65e0246f-3be1-44b4-a80d-67af6f47298a&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Business Analyst/Data Analyst/Strong MS Access Skills 6+ Months Consulting, Probably Extension Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong Data Analysis and MS Access skills and healthcare benefit administration experience. This is in support of the government mandated conversion from ICD 9 to ICD 10. Required Experience and Qualifications: - Candidate must have advanced skills in using and developing in Microsoft Access (MS Access) o Creating/modifying/deleting tables, data in tables, stored procedures, views and relations (foreign keys) between tables o Cycling through records in table, modifying/adding data if needed. o Editing extended properties of fields (columns) in table, like description, default value, etc. o Generates SQL statement for each table with syntax highlighting. o Executing views and stored procedures o Providing human-readable description of each relation between tables o Developing Free-Type Query allows running your own SQL queries (single or multiple, separated with semicolon). o When executing multiple queries at once you have an option to rollback (using transactions) if one of them fails, or continue regardless any errors. o Performing Compact and repairs of database o Creating back up copy of your database and restoring from backup o Exporting your database structure in form of SQL statements. o Formatting data for the DBAs in Notepad and Excel (text-delimited). - Candidate must have experience developing complex reports using tools such as Crystal Reports - Candidate must have experience writing DB2 SQL declaration statements - Candidate must be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Healthcare Benefit Administration - Candidate must have experience using multiple requirements elicitation techniques such a facilitating of Joint Application (JAD) sessions - Candidate must demonstrate experience working in a team settings as well as independently with minimum supervision - Candidate must have strong communication, writing and analytical skills - Strong requirements elicitation, specification, and validation knowledge and experience - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong customer skills with internal and external customers - Experience in FEP business is a plus - Microsoft SQL Server is a plus Tasks and Responsibilities: - Work as part of a team of Requirements Analysts to define the impact of the ICD-10 initiative. The required changes to the systems shall be defined using use cases, functional specifications, user interface specifications and requirements traceability matrixes. - If there is any time available due to the delay in the start of a project, delay during a project, or other interruption in a project, the consultant will be applied to (1) another project, (2) support work not being done due to an open FTE positions, or (3) help develop time gap between requirements development and the releases. - Perform full life-cycle activities in support of the project and backfill for the Requirements Analysts that work on other projects. - Perform analysis of the business requirement and develop requirements and/or use cases for the assigned area of the customer's system - Provide input into the development of work efforts in support of proposed system changes - Create all necessary requirements, use case, and requirements traceability documents and support peer review and revision of documents. - Maintain traceability between the base-lined business requirements and requirements and/or use cases. - Assist business analysts with the creation of requirements, use cases, and requirements Traceability matrix. - Collaborate with the testing and development teams to ensure the requirements meet their needs. - Provide assistance with research to assess benefit development as needed. - Provide knowledge transfer for the full time business analysts - Generate a weekly Status Report Software: - Microsoft Office Suite - Business Intelligence tools - TeamTrack Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 65e0246f-3be1-44b4-a80d-67af6f47298a Washington DC None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=025c88f2-02de-4353-9503-8ad4ea635cf4&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Technology Product Director $140K - $156K + 20% bonus at target Washington, DC xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large medical insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Product Director to help transition this company from a Project orientation to a Product orientation. You will learn and understand the current offerings, where the market is going, create the roap map on getting there and lead the Program Managers in delivering the product. You will lead Customer Account Management in this highly visible role, working with Senior Management both internally and externally. PURPOSE: Directs the development of national technology product offerings that are a set of our client's technology delivery programs. These technology products are complex and large scale and have a strategic impact on the related insurance companies that we support throughout the U.S. Acts as the technology product strategist who leads the development of technology product roadmaps and the successful delivery of multiple initiatives to deliver the technology product offerings on a national scale on time and on budget. Acts as the account manager for these products and strategic programs and influences clients, including the Directors Office and related insurance companies nationwide, to secure funding to deliver the strategic initiatives. Requires understanding of client business and program requirements, strategic imperatives, industry mandates and risk management goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Technology Product Strategy Defines the product strategy and roadmap for technology products deployed on a national scale to meet the current and future strategic direction, risk management imperatives, and mandates of the client's programs. Works closely with senior management at the Directors Office and national insurance companies to define new products and services that can meet current and future needs. Future product offering will require the development of technology prototypes and proof of concepts that will demonstrate capabilities and gain support and strategic alignment. Responsible for sponsoring these strategic initiatives, influencing product strategy and development and securing funding and prioritization to proceed. Leads the client's response to Customer's Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) to pursue and acquire additional business beyond year to year SOW funding. Works closely with the Director's Office to align, prioritize, and manage all change requests and projects for a given technology product to ensure alignment with current and future direction as defined by the Product roadmap. Customer Account Management Works proactively with customers in Directors Office and national medical insurance companies to set direction for program initiatives, prioritize work across programs, propose future initiatives, support continuous planning cycle, and seek out new opportunities for the company. Acts as the account manager to ensure successful completion of the technology product project portfolio. Directs and manages the integration of vendors/consultants, tracks/reviews their deliverables and completes an ROI analysis for projects. Is the escalation point for major issues associated with technology delivery programs and is responsible for working with senior management within the Directors Office and our client's company. Technical Program Management Maintains portfolio view of all initiatives within their responsibility; ensures adherence to consistent Project Management guidelines and policies for programs; Ensures the technology delivery programs are managed on schedule, on time, and within scope while escalating highly visible issues to senior management attention within in the Director's Office and the company. Manages the budget of the portfolio of programs and initiatives for which they are responsible. Ensures status and budget reporting internally and for clients is accurate and delivered on time; and manages resource allocation across programs. Resolves resource conflicts. Supports regular reporting reviews and audits. Ensures the transfer of "care, custody, and control" of the entire program upon completion. Ensures proper documentation of core systems, accounting and operational procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity and longevity of installed systems. Staff Management Provides direction, prioritization and motivation to program team staff, in order to manage allocation of resources to meet work fluctuations and budget and time constraints across multiple program and industry mandates. Provides product and business direction and guidance to the technology product delivery teams. Reviews staffing goals and expectations to ensure that each is consistent and adequate to meet department goals. Delegate responsibility and authority to appropriate staff within the team. Evaluates performance of each team member, generates development plans and sets goals within the context of the corporate policy. Provides coaching, counseling and motivation to team members ensuring staff has the appropriate tools and training. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: Requires a four-year degree in CIS/MIS or equivalent IT experience plus 15 years of related project and/or product management experience in an IT environment, as well as 5 years of management experience. Requires client and account management skill to effectively manage external customer interactions, develop complex solutions to meet their needs, and judgment to achieve win-win outcomes in client negotiations. Experience designing technology product offerings and roadmaps. Working knowledge of program management, project and system development life cycle methodologies, and the understanding of the technical aspects of an IT project. Must possess an advanced/broad base of knowledge in multiple technologies, multiple development methodologies, e.g., iterative, agile, etc. This position requires excellent management skills including: project and program management; relationship management; technology product management; process improvement; work flow balancing; activity scheduling; problem resolution; flexibility; excellent interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage large, diverse project teams at multiple sites for external clients. Ability to manage all financial components of large-scale initiatives. Ability to manage large scale system development to produce technology products leveraging Java/J2EE services, business rules engines, process orchestration tools, enterprise service buses, etc . Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field. Prior Health insurance industry exposure. Project Management certificate (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 025c88f2-02de-4353-9503-8ad4ea635cf4 Owings Mills MD None http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=482eb1c2-3cc2-48fe-8791-da5ed0b83827&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Senior Java Developer/Technical Lead; Strong on All Tiers, Esp. UI Work with Very Smart People in on Latest Technology 8+ Months, Consulting, Probable Extension Owings Mills, MD preferred...Washington, DC is an option xScion Solutions is an Information Technology professional services firm supporting leading commercial clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently supporting a large health care insurance company with some of their key hiring needs and are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong skills on all n-tiers and especially the presentation layer. Initially you will be working on front end development however this is a dynamic group and your role will change over time and you will be required to use advanced skills on all tiers. Background: This is for the second phase of the "Claims Enhancement project. The mission for this second phase is to further build out the recently deployed pre-adjudication application. The overall goal is to refine the existing application, apply additional enhancements, and comply with Federal mandates slated for 2013 and beyond. The Senior Developer in this project will assist in the development of the overall application enhancements, and provide hands-on support/leadership to develop and implement the 2012 deliverables. The project will involve broad Java/J2EE technologies. Tasks: Perform full life-cycle activities in support of Claims Enhancement projects which will include: 1. Work with existing project artifacts to become familiar with the application as it has been constructed to this point 2. Drive the detail technical design for specific portions of the application. 3. Assistant project and development managers to define the scope and develop plan for the project deliverables. 4. Accountable for specific development tasks 5. Accountable for meeting the milestones set for the project 6. Conduct code review, unit testing and integration testing 7. Document system design, development and Unit testing, and transfer maintenance work to internal staff Skills - Java/J2EE Senior Developer/Technical leader: This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and more than 8 years professional software development experience in object-oriented language, including minimum of 6 years experience with Java and J2EE. General requirements include, but not limited to: - Proven strong technical and project leadership - Ability to follow and comply with a formal SDLC process. - Experience with software development best practices (RUP, XP, Agile) - Strong hands on experience with UML, optional but a plus - Strong background on multi-platform system integrations at an enterprise level - Excellent object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology - Extensive hands on experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JDBC, JPA, JMS, Log4J, AJAX. - Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including Ant, Struts, Spring, XML parser technology, SOA based infrastructure, JUnit and HTTPUnit - Experience with RDBMS, especially Oracle, good SQL skills is a must. Specific requirements include; - Some AspectJ experience. - JQuery, Javascript - Knowledge of Apache Wicket is preferred, but not required. Can be substituted by any other MVC based UI framework such as Struts or Spring MVC - String MVC skillset. - Experience with Websphere. - JEE (EJB, MDB, JMS, Web Services, etc.) - JPA - Strong HTML, CSS skills. - XML skills - IOC Additional skills considered a plus; - Eclipse/RAD - Dimensions source control management. Can be substituted by any other source control management such as SourceSafe, CVS, Subversion. - Excellent application performance tuning skills - Experience with jBPM is preferred - Experience with Java based rules engines is preferred, JBoss Rules/Drools, etc. Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 482eb1c2-3cc2-48fe-8791-da5ed0b83827 McLean VA 22102 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=c6b96066-54a7-417f-b0a5-1f2292692a9f&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Project Manager/Austin Texas T-P 60W2 $105000 to $110000 Project Scope Healthcare Claims Processing System (HCPS) Integration project with the VA is part of an integrated strategy to provide veterans with timely access to quality health care services; VA Medical Centers are authorized to pay for health care services acquired from non-VA health care providers. The current system is in excess of 20 years old and does not meet the current or planned future state business requirements for the VA. A new COTS-based system is intended to replace the current decentralized system with a centralized Web-based solution for a state of the art HCPS and integration with 3 current applications and 17 interfaces. The anticipated Period of Performance is anticipated to be 2/17/2012 through 10/31/2014. Development and application efforts will be performed at the VA Financial Services Center (FSC) located in Austin, Texas. Implementation, deployment and training efforts will be performed at the VISN 11 Network which includes 7 VA Medical Centers located in the states of Michigan and Indiana. Project Team - approx. 50+ Summary Plans, directs, and manages activities of designated project) to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through supervising project staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. :Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. :Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. :Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. :Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. :Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. :Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. :Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. :Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. :Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. :Manage project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies. :Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. :Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages team leads and employees on the project/assignment. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and four to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Technologies Required for this position: 1. Solid project management skillset. 2. Large scale integration experience. 3. Experience and knowledge of health care claims process preferred Non-technical skills (i.e., communication, problem solving, etc.): Communication, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box in looking for solutions, and ability to work within a team are the most desired soft-skills we will be looking for in these team members. Problem solving, people skills, negotiation are also highly desired traits, individual needs to be very skilled in the soft-skills yet have a good understanding of technology and the environment where they will be working professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Our client anticipates that they will be converting the successful candidate to their employment at some point and therefore we cannot work with individuals on H1 visas. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Health Care Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 c6b96066-54a7-417f-b0a5-1f2292692a9f Vienna VA 22180 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=9733ce18-dc14-40f7-bb58-6ba97dc1e37e&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect VBScript Developer McLean, VA Salary Range - $75,000 to $85,000 depending on experience xScion Solutions, LLC is a leading professional services firm in the Washington, DC area supporting large commercial client and government agencies with their consulting and permanent hiring needs. We are currently seeking a VBScript Developer to support an important initiative on a strategic application for a large Financial Services client. NOTE: Due to client requirements, candidate must be local to the Washington, DC area and be a US citizen or permanent resident. No exceptions. Job Details: On the mortgage servicing platform for a major financial institution there are a significant number of manual steps in the processes which need to be automated. These manual steps include the use of MS Excel including macros, MS Access and SQL look ups. The objective is to replace as many of the manual processes with automated VBScript (JavaScript can also be used but that is not preferred). The Developer will be working with a Business Analyst to understand the process flows and steps, determine which ones are candidates for automation, designing the automation flow, developing the code and participating in testing prior to release. Skills: : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Engineering is highly desired : 2+ years of VBScript experience : Strong knowledge of Microsoft related tools and environments : Excellent verbal and written communication skills : Proficient analytical and problem solving skills : Ability to work as an effective team member in support of the team objectives. : Financial Services industry experience a plus. This is a highly critical and highly visible role. Candidates need to be comfortable operating in an environment with resources from difference organizations and have the communication and inter-personal skills necessary to thrive in such an environment. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Computing/MIS Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 9733ce18-dc14-40f7-bb58-6ba97dc1e37e McLean VA 22102 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=5629c17a-df3e-4a29-9ba9-385550825713&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Sales Solutions Architect $135,000 - $145,000 McLean VA ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: :Report to the Director, Healthcare Solutions and lead the design, development and deployment of innovative healthcare solutions supporting corporate goals. :Serve as a Senior Sales Technical Architect and Integration Engineer in coordination with Operations, Marketing and Sales, Finance, and supporting staff functions. :Be primarily responsible for overall solution creation, improvement; and leveraging the necessary internal and external resources to assist the Systems Integrator in Proposal Department in developing competitive, compelling, innovative and cost effective technical responses to solicitations. :Assist with the review and analysis of team members' technical capabilities and/or third party product features/functionality to recommend most advantageous partners for the Systems Integrator. :Coordinate with key operations staff to ensure their participation and insight into solution development. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: :Broad range of technical expertise, especially related to the Federal healthcare market, including: O Enterprise Architecture planning and modeling, including understanding of FEA, DoDAF, SOA, ESB and other architecture standards. Experience/Understanding at Enterprise, Portfolio and Program level of VA and DoD enterprise architectural guidelines, methodologies, and limitations is a plus. oSystems and Software Design and Development including understanding of requirements gathering and analysis, translating business requirements into functional requirements, incremental software development, legacy system maintenance and enhancement, testing and deployment. Understanding of client-server applications, web design, hosted software solutions, cloud computing, etc. MUMPS, JAVA, Delphi experience is a plus. Experience with VA CPRS and VistA is a plus. Certifications and proven success implementing Agile development methodologies is a plus. oFederal and Industry Health Standards including ANSI HITSP Interoperability, Service Collaboration, and Transaction Management, Meaningful Use, Accountable Care Organizations, and Health Information Exchanges; Clinical Document Architectures, Continuity of Care Documentation, Access Control, HL7 Messaging, and Patient Identification, and ICD-10 requirements. oSecurity and Privacy standards including HIPAA, NIST, cyber security, etc. oCOTS Planning and Integration particularly in the VA VistA and DoD TRICARE/DHIMS/TMIP technical and business architectures. oBusiness Process Analysis and Reengineering oData Warehousing and Data Management including data architectures, ETL, data quality management, profiling, governance and audit controls, ensuring data independence and reusability :Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Process including ability to review and analyze acquisition documents (RFI, RFP, etc.) and technical reference documents (SOW, PWS, BRD, SDD, Test Plans, DT&E, OT&E, Acceptance, National Release, OMB Exhibit 300 Capital Business Case, FEA, and SFAM) :Ability to work with technical teams and distill customer value from technical solutions; ability to work with graphics specialists to develop solution diagrams and workflows :Marketing/Sales (qualification, capture, technical writing, proposal, review) understanding and experience. :Strong written and oral communication skills are required including the ability to develop original white papers, and articles for peer-reviewed journals as well as designing, leading and participating in conference sessions at national and international events. PREFERRED SKILLS: :Clinical healthcare experience, hospital or healthcare organization and management experience or understanding is a plus :Prior experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs is strongly preferred. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and nine to twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Technologies Required for Position: 1. Solid project management skillset. 2. Experience in the design and development of complex applications. 3. Financial healthcare claims experience desirable. Non-technical skills (i.e., communication, problem solving, etc.): Communication, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box in looking for solutions, and ability to work within a team are the most desired soft-skills we will be looking for in these team members. Problem solving, people skills, negotiation are also highly desired traits, individual needs to be very skilled in the soft-skills yet have a good understanding of technology and the environment where they will be working. Our client anticipates that they will be converting the successful candidate to their employment at some point and therefore we cannot work with individuals on H1 visas. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Health Care Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 5629c17a-df3e-4a29-9ba9-385550825713 Arlington VA 22201 http://webconnect.sendouts.com/index.aspx?id=xScion&Key=Cn&PostId=97ee99b1-40c1-4155-b28d-9f9d7af429d9&CNTrackID=6&ApplyNewCan=1&SiteID=WebConnect&Group=WebConnect Web User Interface Designer Arlington, VA Best of all worlds: a well funded startup with a proven product, a significant client and evolutionary health care management software. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference at a company and thrive in the pending explosion of health care opportunities, xScion Solutions has an opportunity for you. Our latest client is an exciting startup backed by a $9B firm. They are seeking an experienced Web User Interface Designer to help with the customization of their product. Currently the system's architecture is SOA based with a thick client front end. The objective of the project is to replace the current front end with a web based one. The successful candidate will developer prototypes, Wireframes, Mock Ups and work with the Business team and company leadership to help capture and implement the vision for the application. SKILLS REQUIRED : 8+ years of UI Design : Significant management facing experience including leading design meetings : Experience with wireframes and prototypes : Usability Engineering experience : Experience with MS Expression Studio a + : Experience with the Infragistics platform a + : Must have excellent customer facing skills including solid communication skills : Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced and flexible environment. Our client anticipates that they will be converting the successful candidate to their employment at some point and therefore we cannot work with individuals on H1 visas. If you are looking for the opportunity to work with a small firm, focused on providing quality services to the region's best clients, then look no further - xScion is the place for you! We provide the flexibility, resourcefulness and opportunity that only an entrepreneurial firm can, and we understand the need to balance career and family. To insure that our employees are well cared for, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k etc. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.xscion.com for more information. Health Care Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:02 -0500 97ee99b1-40c1-4155-b28d-9f9d7af429d9