Groupware Specialist (Lotus Notes/Microsoft 365/Exchange environment)

Note : Please reply ONLY if you

1) can work on-site from day one and have all the Required skill set and have experience as a "Groupware Specialist (Lotus Notes/Microsoft 365/Exchange environment)". Preference to have PUBLIC SECTOR Experience.
2) can meet the min required experience as defined under the MANDATORY Skill.
3) can provide at least 3 verifiable experience from completed and/or substantially completed jobs that closely match this request (Filling the client provided form) + Sign a Resume certification form
4) Can go through a background check including fingerprinting + Agree to a Web Cam interview
5) will be available in April 2025 timeframe as it takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks for a start after a successful interview.

s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time. NOTE: GIS will utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all persons employed during the term of the Contract Note to Consulting Companies : ANY CONSULTANT S RESUME YOU SEND ME MUST BE ON YOUR COMPANY S PAYROLL, NO H1-VISA TRANSFER, NO PRO-MARKETING, NO SISTER COMPANY RESUMES. The resume should have the DIRECT contact info and email of the candidate otherwise the candidate will NOT be considered. ALL H1 candidates including those onWOULD need to provide I-797 + DL Copy (no exceptions).

Each staff member assigned to this project must have a background screening that is equivalent to a Level Two (2) screening standard.

This is a fixed fee/hourly based project which is inclusive of travel, lodging, per diem expenses and all other costs associated with the completion of the associated tasks.

Face to Face Interviews: In the event an interview is requested, interviews may be in person, or scheduled via Microsoft Teams, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Telecommuting:
Telecommuting is currently NOT an option for this position. Vendors shall ensure candidates are aware this position is required to be in the office Monday Friday and candidates agree to comply prior to responding to this RFQ/eQuote.

Scope of Services
The primary function of this position is to provide technical expertise and systems analysis to the Enterprise Systems team in their work to manage and support the Microsoft 365 environment. The candidate must have a working knowledge of configuring services, supporting, monitoring, and maintaining an enterprise Microsoft 365 environment.

Education: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Mandatory Experience
11+ years of IT work experience in programming and systems analysis.
4+ years of IT work experience with groupware/messaging technologies, tools and relevant platforms.

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
Intermediate professional level role.
1. Works on multiple products, activities and projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader.
2. Works on moderately complex tasks, projects, activities or support issues that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and has expertise in one product/system.
3. May coach more junior technical staff.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Responsibilities include:
1. Defining the business requirements for the organization s next generation of collaborative work tools, which involves working with end-users to develop specifications for the development and implementation of groupware applications (e.g., Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange).
2. Based on the business requirements, responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of groupware systems.
3. Evaluates and recommends associated hardware/software solutions based on business requirements and user needs.
4. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership in the design, development, and promotion of selected groupware strategies.
5. Actively involved in engineering and deploying various groupware applications such as team collaborative computing, Internet and wireless access, document sharing and next generation messaging clients.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Initiative: Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.
2. Communication: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
3. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
4. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.
5. Flexibility: is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
6. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others
7. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
8. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
9. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.
10. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.

# of positions: 1
ESTIMATED Start date : April 2025

No phone calls please.
Local Citizens are encouraged to Apply
No relocation assistance provided.
ONLY Candidates with an exact match will be contacted
Candidates should be authorized to work in the US.