Position Description

Programmer II
Location VA - Blackstone
Employment Status proposal - regular full-time
Clearance Required Secret
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Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client’s mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Programmer II

Overview:

The Programmer is responsible for programming and designing web-based and technology-based enhancements in accordance with an established Instructional Systems Design model, Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with instructional designers, program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, and distributed learning designers to design and develop programming that supports lesson content and instructional design ensuring FLETA standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supports distributed learning designers and multimedia specialists with object oriented programming tools
  • Assists distributed learning designers in determining appropriate training platform
  • Provides support for simulator devices and local network connectivity
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technologies in the computer science field and make recommendations for program improvements
  • Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices in multimedia and graphics methodology
  • Employee will require some supervision and has a growing opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming or related area
  • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience preferably in a training or education environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of HTML and objected oriented programming
  • Advanced knowledge of programming software to design and produce interactive multimedia presentations
  • Knowledge of current authoring systems, software and hardware needed to program, such as Lectora and Captivate
  • Knowledge of a variety of methods, techniques and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products
  • Experience in one or more of the following computer skills: C++, Java Script, Perl, and object
  • Experience in an enterprise collaborative tool, such as SharePoint
  • Experience with mobile applications
  • Experience in either a Content Management System or a Learning Management System
  • Experience in the use of Adobe CS, Adobe Flash, Visual Basic, 3D Studio Max preferred
  • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and spoken command of the English language
  • Must be proficient in different operating systems such as the Windows Environment, Apple OS and Linux

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Security Clearance:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Physical Demands:

The physical demands that will be required inside the work place and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc.

Travel:

Occasional local travel may be required.

Work Environment:

Office environment.

Additional Details:

  • Subsidiary: Olgoonik Innovations, LLC
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Requisition Nbr: 2014266

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.  

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