Programmer Analyst

Join Tessera and make a difference.

Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

• A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development.
• A mission‑driven team of innovative and passionate professionals.
• Operating self‑sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 1,700 employees.
• Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines.
• Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Our Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a highly skilled and motivated team specializing in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Bremerton, Washington

Exempt

$80,168.40 - $92,950.00 per year (position’s compensation is positioned between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Full‑time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

Under the direction of the Application Development Manager, the Programmer Analyst I supports the development, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems across multiple divisions, providing development, technical support, user assistance, and training to ensure effective system utilization, while contributing to the evolution of the organization’s technology platforms—currently centered on IBM Maximo.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s enterprise business systems, gaining proficiency in both system functionality and underlying code to effectively support, maintain, and enhance applications.
• Perform system maintenance, support module implementation, and develop application customizations to meet business needs.
• Support all phases of software module implementation, including research and development, requirements gathering, use case development, systems analysis, planning, testing, and execution.
• Perform data‑related activities including data manipulation, import/export, and field mapping to support system configuration and integration.
• Write SQL queries, scripts, and develop reports to support system functionality, analytics, and business decision‑making.
• Apply knowledge of application development, system maintenance, customization, and database management to design and implement solutions within the organization’s business systems platform.
• Utilize built‑in tools and external technologies—such as Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, BIRT, and Microsoft Power BI—to enhance system usability, optimize performance, and fully leverage platform capabilities.
• Leverage innovative thinking and data management practices to identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency, business growth, and improved user experience.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions using platforms such as UiPath or similar tools to automate and streamline business processes.
• Develop, implement, and deliver training programs tailored to specific software modules, system functionalities, and user needs.
• Provide end‑user support and troubleshooting to ensure effective system adoption and ongoing operational success.
• Collaborate with software vendors, technical consultants, site managers, and executive stakeholders, requiring strong communication and relationship‑management skills.
• Adhere to established quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure applications, systems, and deliverables meet defined quality standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate industry best practices and develop an understanding of the relationships between business operations, enterprise systems, and network processes…