Journeyman Computer Programmers

CSS is seeking five (5) experienced Journeyman Computer Programmers to support the maintenance, development, and modernization of DRAS S is an IBM z/OS mainframe system comprising the Retired and Casualty Pay System (RCPS), Annuity Pay System (APS), and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC), collectively processing approximately $6 billion per month for 2.5 million military retirees and beneficiaries. Team members will operate under the direction of the Technical Lead Programmer and execute the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, coding, unit testing, peer review, code turnover, and production support.

• Develop and maintain COBOL programs for z/OS mainframe environments, meeting all SCR specifications and DRAS design documentation requirements, free of defects.
• Write and execute JCL, CICS transactions, and SQL queries as required; utilize ADS-Online, ADS-Batch, and MQ Series as directed.
• Perform unit testing of Configuration Items (CIs) to confirm correct functionality; complete and document test results in compliance with DFAS business processes.
• Upon successful test completion, move code into designated staging areas and notify appropriate parties for production deployment.
• Ensure all code complies with DRAS-defined coding standards, industry best practices, and DFAS CMM Level 3 requirements.

• Review SCRs, white papers, email requests, and meeting action items from R&A Operations and other sources.
• Contribute to written impact analyses of proposed changes, identifying affected system components and providing rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates with +/- 15% accuracy for staff-hours and calendar days.
• Execute data queries to identify data conditions relevant to detailed requirements reviews.
• Participate in user needs analysis, system analysis and design, and technical documentation activities.

• Participate in code walkthroughs, reviewing all testing plans and results to confirm required testing is complete and all defects are identified.
• Participate in Peer Review meetings; present and receive feedback on defects, code efficiency, and conformance with coding standards.
• Maintain 95% monthly attendance at all required peer review and team meetings.

• Provide production support to research and resolve issues affecting DRAS payroll processing (RCPS, APS, CRSC).
• Monitor production performance and job execution; document 100% of reported issues in accordance with DFAS business processes.
• Participate in ad hoc user meetings to assist in resolving application issues as directed by the Technical Lead or COR.

• Comply with DFAS-defined time frames for program analysis, programming, unit testing, and pre-implementation support within the DRAS SDLC.
• Participate in system requirements reviews, critical design reviews, test readiness reviews, and post-implementation reviews.
• Participate in the DRAS Agile transformation effort; attend DFAS-sponsored Agile Boot Camp training and meet defined maturity expectations during the transition.
• Maintain regular attendance at team meetings; actively contribute to team standup and planning sessions.

• Complete all required DoD mandatory training within 30 days of CAC receipt:
  Cyber Awareness Challenge, CUI Training, Antiterrorism Level I, Insider Threat Awareness, Privacy Act, Records Management, and Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information.
• Renew all mandatory training modules annually to maintain DFAS network and system access.
• Adhere to all DFAS security requirements including physical security, information security, CAC usage, and CUI handling policies.
• Immediately report any security incidents or violations to the contractor FSO, DFAS Manager, CO, COR, Director of Force Protection, and DFAS Personnel Security.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly applicable mainframe development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on IBM mainframe programming…