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Description IT Production Support Analyst: At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is looking for an IT Production Support Analyst to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the monitoring and troubleshooting of user issues reported for our enterprise Pega web-based applications, ensuring user issues are resolved promptly. The analyst will collaborate across 8+ cross functional scrum teams to resolve issues affecting the user experience. This role requires a blend of technical troubleshooting, effective communication and customer service and the ability to advise continues improvements to the applications' usability and performance. Responsibilities * Documents and tracks customer incidents and requests via JIRA ticketing management system, updating troubleshooting and resolution efforts, and efficiently escalating tickets to appropriate teams when applicable
* Is responsible for receiving and tracking the trouble tickets, assigns them to a technical specialist (could be themselves or someone else) for action and ensures that their tickets are resolved, and closed out with the customer and in the system. * Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve end user issues to ensure continuity of business operations * Offer clear instructions and workarounds for resolving common issues * Maintain clear and concise and accurate documentation of support activities and incident resolution in JIRA * Provide end user training on use of new applications to users and new helpdesk personnel * Work closely with other IT teams (network, systems, application support) to resolve issues and implement fixes * Assist Senior Systems Administrators with support issues that may arise * Identify trends in recurring issues and collaborate on preventative measures Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree * Onsite 5 days a week Required Skills * Experience supporting customers use of web-based applications in a production environment * Experience with Agile framework and working on a Kanban or Scrum team * Experience managing incidents, problems and change processes in a production environment * High level of written communication and documentation skills Desired Skills * Knowledge of SQL and business/data analysis * Experience with creating and monitoring tasks in JIRA Security Clearance * Active Top-Secret clearance.
More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: * The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
* A formal mentorship program
* Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
* Brand Ambassador program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
* Monthly teambuilding events
* B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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