Overview
Skills
Job Details
Location & Work Arrangement
- City, State: Jackson, Mississippi
- Work Arrangement: Onsite (No remote option; do not submit remote candidates).
- Contract: This is a Contract position.
- Mode of Interview: Either In person or Webcam.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, with On-Call support required on a rotating schedule.
Key Technical Skills and Environment
The candidate must demonstrate deep proficiency in the legacy environment while supporting modernization efforts.
1. Core System Programming (10 Years Required)
- Language Expertise: Enterprise System Programming experience in NATURAL and COBOL batch programming.
- Database: Experience utilizing ADABAS database in a Linux Environment.
- Development Tools: Experienced in troubleshooting complex systems utilizing Natural One IDE and MicroFocus COBOL.
- Platform: Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
2. Domain Expertise and Business Integration (6 Years Required)
- Eligibility Systems: Extensive experience with automated eligibility determination systems, specifically SNAP and TANF Eligibility, SNAP E&T, Benefits, and Benefit Recovery.
- Policy Implementation: In-depth knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and economic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and federal mandates (similar to the MAVS system).
- Mandate Implementation: Experience interpreting, designing, and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems.
- Analysis & Documentation: Ability to provide recommendations regarding system and process enhancements. Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes.
Required Experience Summary
| Skill Set Category | Key Technology/Expertise | Minimum Experience |
| Technical Programming | NATURAL and COBOL batch programming (Linux Environment) | 10 Years |
| Database & Platform | ADABAS database, IBM Mainframe/Linux systems, Natural One IDE, MicroFocus COBOL. | 6 Years |
| Domain Knowledge | SNAP and TANF Eligibility Determination Systems, SNAP E&T, Benefits. | 6 Years |
| Business Analysis | Policy/Mandate Interpretation and Implementation, System Enhancement Recommendations. | 6 Years |