NIWC - Undergraduate II (Junior/Senior) - Business Applications (BizApps) Project (Task No. 82-012624)

Overview

The hourly rate for this position is $17.75 for Undergraduate II and is non-negotiable.

This position is open until filled

Under direction, incumbents must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.

This Statement of Work covers the need for student services to provide technical and analytical support in the field of Computer Science. The purpose of this task order is to obtain assistance with software development life cycle support for NIWC Pacific Business Applications project.

The NIWC Pacific Business Applications system provides comprehensive software development life cycle (SDLC) support for the Command’s application suite. These applications consist of internally and externally developed Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software which support a range of corporate functions such as finance, contracts, physical and personnel security, plant property, facilities, document control, project management, billing tool, and workforce management.

Responsibilities

The student contractor shall provide analytical and technical support in the following areas as specified under individual task orders, to the work sponsor.

Testing & Quality Assurance Support:

• Provide assistance with internal testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for various web and tablet applications.
• Support the coordination and execution of internal testing events within the Business Application suite.
• Assist in reviewing developer test plans and providing feedback to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Support QA efforts by performing tests on developed products and documenting identified defects or potential enhancements.

Technical Documentation & Knowledge Management:

• Assist in the development and sustainment of quick reference guides (QRGs) and comprehensive user manuals.
• Support the updating of existing documentation to reflect software updates and process changes.
• Provide support for the Project SharePoint / HUB website to ensure project resources and documentation are current and accessible.

Software Development Support:

• Support the software promotion lifecycle by assisting in the deployment, configuration, and validation of application builds across the Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Production environments.
• Assist in the implementation of small-scale features, UI enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure the stability of individual software components and reduce regression errors.
• Support the development of API endpoints and assist in the integration of front-end components with backend services.

Qualifications

Undergraduate Student 2: The student must be at the Junior or Senior level and have experience in 50% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 50% of the work independently. Is not required to be an SDSU Student.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Undergraduate Level 2: Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering major preferred; relevant majors such as Data Science and Software Engineering are suitable given relevant coursework and/or work experience.

Additional Qualifications Desired:

• Python, Java, C#, C, C++, JavaScript or web-development or software programming experience.
• Experience with AGILE methodology.
• Experience with GIT and version control.
• Ability to read and implement technical documents or test standards.
• Comfortable with working independently and in group settings.
• Flexible with learning new programming languages based on project’s needs.
• Knowledge in Docker/containers.
• Experience with cloud computing/architecture (AWS, Azure).
• Independent/self-starter who can operate under minimal oversight.
• Collaborative/team-player who can work well with groups.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• The student must be able to work at NIWC Pacific, Topside location.
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify.
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week.
• This position will remain open until filled.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.