State of MS - Developer - Sr. COBOL CICS Developer - MS - MDHS - 152319 - K

Description Of Job

3. Position Description and Job Skill Set
Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform.
We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior COBOL CICS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes.
Required Skills/Experience
Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will
NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.

Technical Skill Set Requirement
Enterprise System Programming experience in COBOL CICS utilizing ADABAS database. Experienced in troubleshooting complex SNAP and TANF eligiblity determination systems in a Linux enviroment utilizing MicroFocus COBOL in enterprise developer. Ability to create new screens and functionality to integrate with
legacy system. 20+ Years
Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development
projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems. 6+ Years
? Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligilibty, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery 6+ Years
Ability to provide subject matter expertise on Mainframe CICS system architectures 3 Years
Business Skill Set/Requirements Requirement
Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes 6 Years
Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes 6 Year

Technical/Business Skill Set Requirement
Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and econonomic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the Mississippi statewide eligibility determination
system. 6 Year
Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS. 6 Year

Preferred/Not Required
Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Strong oral and written communication, and time management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently but effectively with a team to accomplish team projects and solve technical
problems.
• Ability to conceive and/or develop creative solutions and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SCRUM /Iteration methodologies.
• Experience with Jira Software.
• Ability to work on many projects at one time.
• Experience converting out dated technologies to new cutting edge technologies.