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This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a COTS System Engineer (GovTA SME) with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC. We offer competitive compensation and benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. Kadiak, LLC is seeking a COTS System Engineer (GovTA SME) with a Top-Secret Clearance in Washington, DC to assist in providing strategic direction and program management for GovTA, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency polices at the FBI. Responsibilities: In conjunction with government PMs, work with other agency groups to support the T&A system. Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of new system features, patches, and upgrades. Assist in developing roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR, payroll, finance, etc. to resolve issues and implement best practices. Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for system and process issues impacting timekeeping and payroll operations. Train, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to government staff and other team members. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Year Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience. 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a federal program management or SME role supporting GovTA, WebTA, or equivalent federal timekeeping/payroll systems. Demonstrated experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud (AWS), and Linux-based infrastructures. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal system implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects. Strong knowledge of federal payroll, time and attendance, OPM, and HR regulations. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to brief senior executives as needed. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. Previous experience supporting agencies of 20k+ employees. Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, and reporting standards related to time and attendance. Clearance Requirement: Top-Secret security clearance Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a COTS System Engineer (GovTA SME) with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC.
In conjunction with government PMs, work with other agency groups to support the T&A system.
Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of new system features, patches, and upgrades.
Assist in developing roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR, payroll, finance, etc. to resolve issues and implement best practices.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for system and process issues impacting timekeeping and payroll operations.
Train, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to government staff and other team members.
4 Year Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience.
8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a federal program management or SME role supporting GovTA, WebTA, or equivalent federal timekeeping/payroll systems.
Demonstrated experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud (AWS), and Linux-based infrastructures.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal system implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects.
Strong knowledge of federal payroll, time and attendance, OPM, and HR regulations.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to brief senior executives as needed.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment.
Previous experience supporting agencies of 20k+ employees.
Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, and reporting standards related to time and attendance.
Top-Secret security clearance
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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