Conceras · 1 month ago
Mostly Remote | Secret Cognos Admin
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelConceras is seeking a Cognos Administrator to provide enterprise-level administration and technical support within a Department of Defense environment. The role involves managing Cognos v12, developing reporting solutions, and collaborating with end users to meet their reporting needs while ensuring secure system operations.
Data CenterInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical support lead for Cognos environments supporting DoD activities
Administer and maintain Cognos v12, including Report Studio, Query Studio, Framework Manager, and Transformer
Develop, publish, and optimize reports and cubes, ensuring efficient data processing for all users (Navy, Army, USMC, Air Force)
Analyze end-user requirements and create custom reports and dashboards based on operational needs
Build and maintain Framework Manager models, including joining DB2 tables and organizing folders and packages for report development
Support design, configuration, and implementation of Cognos Web Server environments
Perform system administration tasks including server maintenance, backups, and environment cleanup
Manage Cognos security configurations, user roles, and access permissions
Schedule and manage cube refreshes and report updates for enterprise users
Troubleshoot Cognos software issues, document system bugs, and coordinate resolutions
Provide post-implementation support and technical assistance to DoD end-users
Create training materials and deliver Cognos training classes for Report Studio, Query Studio, and cube-based report creation
Maintain and update Azure DevOps tasks, repositories, and product backlog items
Collaborate with modernization teams to integrate and transition reporting solutions into Tableau
Review and analyze existing Cognos reports to replicate, modernize, or convert them into Tableau
Qualification
Required
Security Clearance: Secret (Required)
Certification Required: CompTIA Security+ CE
Proficiency in Cognos Administration, preferably Cognos v12
Strong experience with Report Studio, Query Studio, Framework Manager, and Transformer
Hands-on experience modeling and joining DB2 tables within Framework Manager
Experience working in DoD environments or similarly structured enterprise systems
Server administration skills, including maintenance, backups, and performance tuning
Ability to troubleshoot Cognos software issues and resolve bugs
Experience optimizing reports and cube performance to reduce processing time
Proficiency with Azure DevOps for managing tasks and backlogs
Strong technical documentation and user-training capabilities
Preferred
Experience supporting reporting environments within DoD organizations
Familiarity with PowerPlay Web and advanced Transformer modeling
Experience with Tableau, including converting Cognos reports into Tableau dashboards
Understanding of Cognos web server configuration and deployment
Knowledge of Azure environments and DevOps integration workflows
Experience collaborating with diverse user groups across multiple DoD branches
Company
Conceras
Conceras provides mobile computing, data center consolidation, OCONUS support, and lifecycle management to Fed and Civ & DoD clients.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Harvey Nguyen
President & CEO
Tom Woodward
Chief Growth Officer
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