Ardent Management Consulting :: Careers

Sr. Consultant -Geospatial Programs

Job ID: 2009-1020
# Positions: 1
Location: US-DC-Washington
Category: Information Technology
Clearances: Secret
Deadline for Submission: 10/30/2009
Min. Exp. (Yrs): 10

Overview:
Ardent MC welcomes candidates with extensive experience program management with a particular emphasis in geospatial technologies. We are a small, boutique firm, focused on the high- end, high-technology solutions for government. ArdentMC invites you to consider our Sr. Consultant position, and take the opportunity to shape the way our nation protects itself; to bring your background and ideas to bear using agile development, rapid prototyping and emerging technologies creating solutions that help defend our country.

The Department of Homeland Security's Geospatial Management Office (GMO) helps craft geospatial policies and procedures that support the broad mission of the numerous components within the agency. ArdentMC supports the GMO with a direct contract to manage and support the implementation of a Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII). The GII is a collection of capabilities and technologies refined to support the broadest mission space possible within the department.

Responsibilities:
The Sr. Consultant will be responsible for managing a wide variety of daily activities associated with the successful stand-up and operation of the GII. The Sr. Consultant will assist in the migration of the unclassified GII to an accredited DHS Datacenter, and will also assist in the design, planning and implementation of a classified instance of the GII to support agency classified operations.

The successful candidate for the Sr. Consultant position required an in-depth knowledge of Geospatial Programs which will be combined with overall consulting expertise and engagement management. The Sr. Consultant, by virtue of the position within our organization, will also have responsibility for client interaction, business development, and deliverable management.

Qualifications:

Client communication, both written and verbal
Preparation of briefing products for clients and senior management
Deliverable construction, review and delivery
Schedule management, adjustment, and monitoring
Project budget management
Ad-hoc research
Promoting concepts associated with Geospatial best practices
An understanding of industry best practices
Knowledge of available tools and techniques to implement specific geospatial capabilities (overall industry knowledge)
Opportunity identification and development skills
The ability to work autonomously

As a small company, ArdentMC is particular about the personnel that support our organization and our clientele. To that end, our Sr. Consultant position is a position that will serve as a Sr. Management position within our organization, and has extensive upward mobility. If you feel your background would be a fit, we welcome you to join our firm to make a real difference.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
10 years experience

Position: GIS Java Developer

Job ID: 2009-1017
# Positions: 1
Location: US-VA-Vienna
Category: Information Technology
Clearances: Secret
Deadline for Submission: 10/30/2009
Min. Exp. (Yrs): 5

Overview:
Provide Department of Homeland Security clients with innovative GIS and system integration solutions utilizing Web 2.0 architectures. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to utilize skills developing technical solutions to issues such as GPS-based asset tracking, geo-processing analytics, mapping capabilities, compartmentalized security constructs, and systems integration.

Responsibilities:
The successful GIS Developer will be responsible for the design, coding and implementation of software systems in support of the Department of Homeland Security's Infrastructure Protection Requirements. Development activities and responsibilities include:

AJAX-based client applications
KML-Based Data Integration
Google Earth Enterprise Server
ArcGIS Server 9.2 or 9.3
SAML compliant single sign on solutions
Dynamic Image Manipulation and Image Merging
REST-based service architectures
Tiered caching implementations for web services
Web Mapping / Web Feature Services
OGC Compliant Mapping Capabilities
XML-based System Integration
SOAP-based web services providing consistent integration points
Data Management & Exploitation
Advanced Analytical Modeling

Qualifications:
Desired Skills:

6+ Years of full lifecycle software development experience.
Strong understanding of Web 2.0 architectures including AJAX based user interface constructs
Web Services implementations and invocations via protocols/techniques including SOAP and REST
Experience operating within modern relational database environments including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle
Ability to learn new techniques/technologies and quickly apply them in practice
Demonstrated proficiency in understanding written system specifications along with the ability to code software based on such specifications
Ability to read and understand software code developed by other developers

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
5 years + experience

Please forward your resume to https://jobs-ardentmc.icims.com/jobs/1017/job where and any relevant information and you will be contacted accordingly.

Debra Siksay
debra.siksay@ardentmc.com
(703) 964-8041 Direct (540) 247-3623 Cell

Position: Geospatial Analyst

ArdentMC is a leader in the design, implementation and development of sustainable information technology programs supporting national security initiatives in the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice. ArdentMC also retains commercial customers and education institutions providing capabilities in areas of software development, data management, and systems integration.

Project overview:
ArdentMC is seeking a qualified GIS Analyst with experience utilizing ESRI-based tools to support the Department of Homeland Security’s National Operations Center. The National Operations Center has a requirement for geospatial analysts to support basic map product creation in response to domestic and international events.

Project duration:
Three Year project shifts to be filled to support a 24x7 operation

(1) Senior Geospatial Analyst needed

Clearance required:
TS required
TS SCI clearance preferred

Skills, Responsibilities and or duties:
ArdentMC is seeking a qualified GIS Analyst with experience utilizing ESRI-based tools to support the Department of Homeland Security’s National Operations Center. The ideal candidate will have existing experience creating maps, applying basic cartography, and utilizing integrating data with mapping tools in support of geospatial production generation. Excellent verbal / written communication skills to support briefings to DHS Senior Management. Emergency management, military, or law enforcement experience is helpful.

Years Experience:
Ten years required, DHS Experience Highly preferred

Education & Certifications required
Bachelors Degree (Mandatory)

(2) Junior Geospatial Analysts needed

Clearance required:
TS required
TS SCI clearance preferred

Years Experience:
Two to four years

Skills, Responsibilities and or duties:
Experience utilizing ESRI-based tools to support the Department of Homeland Security’s National Operations Center. Experience developing geospatial products in support of executive briefings.

Education & Certifications
Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Please forward your resume to debra.siksay@ardentmc.com and any relevant information and you will be contacted accordingly.
Debra Siksay
Resource Manager
Ardent MC
Direct 703 964-8041 Cell 540-247-3623

Position: Financial Manager

Ardent Management Consulting (ArdentMC) is seeking a highly-motivated, organized, and capable Financial Manager to oversee accounting and finance operations for a small, government-contracting information technology firm. Our ideal candidate will bring skills ranging from accounts payable to purchasing and payroll. Daily tasks will include managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciling bank statements, purchasing, labor rate development, job costing, proposal writing, and running payroll. ArdentMC currently has a part time (30 hrs/wk) administrative assistant performing several of these duties, but as our company size expands ArdentMC has begun dividing duties in to functional areas forming the basis for future departments.

ArdentMC is a fast-paced, fun, creative IT firm supporting the Federal Government. We strive to support the needs of our employees and reward them for their dedication. If you think your skills are a fit in this position, send your resume and salary requirements to

Ardent Management Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Requirements:

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm, M-F

Citizenship: US Required

Position: Oracle Developer

Ardent Management Consulting (ArdentMC) is seeking a highly-motivated, organized, and capable Oracle Portal Developer to develop web-based data solutions for clients in both the commercial and private sector. Our ideal candidate will bring a background ranging from portal JAVA development to Oracle Discoverer experience. Daily tasks will include conducting development and data warehousing implementations for clients. Web base programming experience is a plus.

Position knowledge requirements include the following technologies and methodologies:

Oracle Portal
Oracle Discoverer
Oracle Database (Generalized Knowledge)
Oracle Application Server (Generalized Knowledge)
JAVA
PL/SQL
JSP/Web-based Internet Programming

ArdentMC is a fast-paced, fun, creative IT firm providing excellence through service for both commercial clients and the Federal Government. We strive to support the needs of our employees and reward them for their dedication.

Ardent Management Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Sr. Consultant

ArdentMC Business Process Practice is seeking an experienced Senior Consulant to be immediately responsible for Task Management on an active Consulting Engagement with a Fortune 500 Company. A well-rounded candidate will be considered for the position and should possess 4-8 years of consulting experience and a business degree (master's degree optional).

The Senior Consultant manages daily activity on the engagement and is responsible for the quality of deliverables produced. Experience guiding system implementations for document management, financial, program management, and ERP systems a plus. Candidates should also maintain strong cost accounting and financial analysis backgrounds for cost/benefit analysis and also an understanding of process improvement methodologies for deveoping process flow diagrams and policies and procedures. Sr. Consultants work with the Director responsible for the overall engagement and client relationship, although all ArdentMC consultants are peers for the development of potential innovative solutions to our clients challenges.

Having experience working in a customer service call center environment or an insurance processing industry would be considered applicable knowledge for tasks at hand. In addition, ArdentMC demands the highest quality writing skills and each consultant possess strong communication skills.

Sr. JAVA/GIS Developer

Ardent Management Consulting is seeking strongly motivated and qualified Sr. GIS and Java Software Engineer to support a national security related program within the Department of Homeland Security. Position will consist of working within a team environment to develop ESRI based software solutions focused on geospatial situational awareness coupled with web services/services oriented architecture and data integration. Development efforts include linking mission systems both within and external to the Department of Homeland Security to provide a common operating picture (COP) allowing rapid, real-time situational awareness and information sharing. Candidate must possess an outstanding work ethic coupled with the ability to work well with others in a team environment. Candidate must be a proactive self starter able to deliver on deadlines and interact with clients and other developers on a daily basis. Ardent is looking for individuals who want their work to make a difference in the defense of our country and who want to be part of a culture of excellence and dedication.

**Required: At least five years of complex systems development, specifically utilizing JAVA-based technologies

**Desired: Experience developing applications using AJAX and REST Frameworks. Understanding of the MVC development paradigm

**Required: Experience in web-based application development using JAVA servlets and JSPs

**Desired: GIS Experience, specifically with ESRI Technologies and ArcIMS Systems

***Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

***Must be a US Citizen

***Secret Clearance Desired but not initially required. Must be able to obtain a DHS Secret Level Clearance

***Minimum five years of work experience required

Position: Sr. Technical Architect/Systems Integrator

Well connected and growing Management Consulting Firm based in Chantilly VA seeking strongly motivated and qualified Senior IT Consultant to provide Senior Technical Architect and Technical Integration Oversight Services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Provide guidance and design consulting to the Department of Homeland Security client to ensure development activities follow published technical standards. Where no standards exist, evaluate the state of the art, and advise on a course of action best ensuring future compatibility and ease of integration.
Work with the DHS CIO’s office, as well as the Directorate CIO’s office to ensure activities are consistent and compliant with the Enterprise Architecture initiatives and determinations established for the department.
Participate as the client’s representative in working groups, change control boards, and other meetings representing client interests across the whole of the department.
Provide subject matter expertise in the implementation of IT systems determining courses of action that best facilitates a cohesive IT infrastructure that permits information sharing, data exchange, and efficient operations.
Provide management, mentoring and oversight to other technical members of the team on this assignment. Report directly to the engagement manager.
Provide briefing to division and department management, up to and including the Secretary of Homeland Security. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate will interact with client on a daily basis to provide consulting services with regards to system implementation. Candidate will also interact with other contractor teams to ensure compliance and compatibility of undertaken efforts. Candidate will also interface directly with senior DHS management and customers providing guidance and support of systems implementation efforts.