Appian Consultant (DTRA)

Appian Consultant     

Who we are:     

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.     

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.     

Who we are looking for:     

We are currently seeking an Appian Consultant for a remote full-time position supporting our client the DefenseThreat Reduction Agency (DTRA).     

We are an organization that is committed to your growth and success in the IT software development industry and looking for an Appian Consultant who is ready to assume leadership responsibilities in a supportive team environment that is focused on your success as a function of client success.      

What your day-to-day will look like / Duties:     

• Demonstrates the ability to understand a wide range of user requirements, and design and develop basic solutions in Appian to meet these requirements.
• Exhibits the ability to deliver complex development assignments efficiently and comprehensively.
• Demonstrates increasing quality, speed, and overall productivity in their Appian development work.

What we would like to see on your resume/ Required Skills:     

• 1 to 2 years in software development, preferably some exposure to Appian.
• Understand the internal project methodologies (mostly agile events) to deliver working code.
• Displays the ability to work independently and within a small team setting.
• Ability to present to product owners and other stakeholders.

What will make you stand out as a candidate:     

• Good communication
• Will have competency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• The Consultant will have general knowledge of the area of support assigned. This could include the customer domain (e.g., federal government operations, specific mission of assigned agency), solution set (e.g., IT, business analysis, pricing, etc.) or internal HQ functions (e.g., HR, Finance, Proposal writing, etc.) applicable to the assigned work area.
• Certification: Appian level 1 certification, (It is preferred or expected to take the exam in the first month) Agile Certification, SQL – basic DDL and DML – create, update, delete query operations; ability to select (aka search) = CRUD *and as needed on project – can cover: Oracle, MySQL, Postgres
• Able to map changes from database to Appian CDT via XSD'
• The Consultant will demonstrate the ability to follow directions from a supervisor or client staff and complete assignments in a diligent fashion.
• Demonstrates familiarity and follows the project team's processes and protocols.
• Methodology – HIL Dev and Processes – SDLC Including deployment cycle), understanding why we do them, how to do them, and how to adapt / change.

What specifically does this role require:     

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as software engineering, engineering, computer science, etc.     

Salary Range: Various factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.     

Location: Horizon is headquartered in the heart of Tyson’s Corner, VA. Occasional travel may be required.  

Citizenship & Clearance: US Citizenship is required. Must Hold an active secret security clearance 

Why you will succeed at Horizon:     

Horizon works at the forefront of new Appian features and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting you with the right skills and tools to be successful in your careers.       

You can expect to be mentored to develop senior-level architectural, technical, and managerial skills to quickly advance to senior-level roles.     

Why you will love working with us/ Perks:     

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
• a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• an Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.       

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