Program Manager Information Technology

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Plans, develops and implements information systems or services to support a customer's information systems needs. In this capacity either works as the customer liaison or as the provider of an IT service for the Information Technology (IT) organization. Provides program/project support for IT funded initiatives. Assists customers in defining business requirements, develops project scope, obtains business and IT sponsor approvals and coordinates the resources to successfully complete the project. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of business system solution development at a level sufficient to direct and manage a functional area’s related planning efforts and activiti... click for more

Applied Technology Planner

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Oversees and coordinates the evaluation and the initial dvelopment of applications for state-of-the-art data processing equipment and various information system technologies. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of major USPS business areas and supporting field functions. 2. Knowledge of state-of-the-art and leading edge Information Systems related technologies at a level sufficient to oversee and coordinate the development of prototype business applications of new technologies. 3. Ability to conduct research (locate resources and collect data) related to technology applications, directions and trends. 4. Ability to analyze user information requirements and rec... click for more

Business Systems Analyst

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Assists with identifying and evaluating customer Information System needs and requirements; works with the customer to design, develop, and maintain business information system processes that most effectively apply technology and utilize resources. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of business information systems terminology, usage, hardware, software, communication and system components for support of customer business information systems. 2. Knowledge of USPS accepted business information systems, development methods, procedures, standards and techniques. 3. Ability to provide business knowledge and technical expertise to management to facilitate planning and... click for more

Information Systems Specialist

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Evaluates computer hardware and software systems and develops procedures, specifications and policy for the design, selection and acquisition of data processing systems and/or equipment. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge of advanced automatic data processing technology sufficient to support current and future information systems requirements and to provide advice concerning information technology. 2. Ability to define requirements and to develop technical criteria for distributed equipment and services, including analyzing and determining the metrics associated with distributed computer equipment and related software products and services. 3. Ability to determi... click for more

Information System Hardware and Software

Visit a local retail computer store. Spend at least 1 hour observing the latest products in storage, input and output devices and software. Addressing the following 1. Did the store have products that represented each major component of an information system? Name a current product that represents each major system component. i. input ii. Storage iii. Output 2. From the store's software section, identify a current product for a. Systems software b. Application software 3. Consider a business use of the application software you described. How would you use the software? Name each of the hardware and/or software components that would be required to fully utilize this appl... click for more