Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a COBOL/IDMS Software Programmer/Developer with experience developing and maintaining applications written using COBOL, IDMS and JCL for IBM mainframe operating systems. The Peraton DFAS account is seeking expertise to provide Application Support Services in support of the maintenance and development of Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) project.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities associated with creating software across multiple functional areas and products.
• Prioritizes and allocates projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers.
• Participates in the strategic decisions about technology, definition, and implementation of the software products.
• Makes employment decisions, such as hiring, rewarding.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-team or cross-functional organization.
• Directs software development projects to include, ensuring that projects are completed on time and according to quality standards, facilitating communication upward and across project team including project status, justifications for variances and technical information.
• Organizes projects through development of a project plan which includes communication of product goals as defined by top management, definition of project strategy, identification of the roles and responsibilities of key project groups, development of a schedule with key milestones, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of project resources.
• Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS Diploma
• Must be a U.S Citizen 
• Must have an active Public Trust
• Experience with specifications for software requirement changes. 
• Experience with design, development of software systems.
• Strong experience with COBOL in a mainframe environment is required
• Experience with IDMS 
• ADSO experience

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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