Configuration Analyst (Release Coordinator)
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 youll 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 GDITs 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 projectsCreate and maintain Control Review Board (CRB) documents that capture key information about each software development project, fast track and defectChair of CRB meetings, as neededSupport all Database Change Requests, including DB2 and LUW tables, views & stored proceduresReview, approve and track all GitLab CM (Open Distributed System) packages generated for all projectsWork 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 sequenceMonitor 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 YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your configuration management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Configuration Analyst must have:Education: Bachelors degree in computer science or 5+ years of Release management or Information Technology experienceExperience: 2+ years of Release Management or Information Technology experienceRequired Technical Skills: Experience with computer technologies and applications; Excel, Word, Outlook, Zoom and BrowsersRequired 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 environmentsStrong attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility 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 managementAbility 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 ZweasyKnowledge of GitLab CM, with the various types of baselines and configuration properties for Open Distributed SystemIBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) multi-branch mainframe experienceKnowledge working with DB2 z/OS and LUW Database changesLocation: 50% HybridGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
