Programmer

Manhattan Strategy Group
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 29, 2025
Description Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a leading management consulting firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Programmer to support the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of data systems and applications that drive critical national labor statistics and economic research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, data processing, and systems integration within a federal or research-focused environment. MSG delivers expert consulting services across the federal government in areas such as information technology, research and evaluation, program management, and technical assistance. Join our innovative and collaborative team, where your technical expertise will support high-impact projects and inform key policy decisions. MSG specializes in delivering innovative solutions in program management, training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, and IT and digital services to a range of federal clients, including the Departments of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services. Join MSG and be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented firm that values excellence and impact. Location: Chicago, IL Job Duties and Responsibilities: Writes programs to reformat government supplied data into formats compatible with government systems. Evaluates quotes for systems redesign. Assists government in developing, testing and implementing new processing systems. Assists in troubleshooting and repairing system problems. Develops and maintain technical documentation and user manuals for any systems developed in-house. Maintains the government intranet website. Plans, conducts, and coordinates the development of moderately complex computer applications to meet customer requirements. Translates design specifications into computer program instructions, prepare test plans and conducts tests. Formulates recommendations on complex technical problems with minimal guidance. Gathers requirements information from users, design potential solutions, develop specifications, perform software analysis - and/or - define and coordinate testing requirements and recommend software/hardware component changes as required. Responsible for instructing, directing, and monitoring junior staff. Qualifications: 4 years of experience developing complex web-based applications. Proficiency with Microsoft .Net framework. Experience with writing applications in ASP.Net, VB.Net, C #. Experience in Oracle databases. Experience working with users in gathering requirements. Experience in system testing, including planning, executing, developing test data, and documenting the testing. Experience working with users to develop and execute user acceptance testing. Proficient in using phone systems, CRM software, and potentially CATI software. Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.