"Programmer Analyst I - AI Division"

USCs Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the universitys Viterbi School of Engineering, is a world leader in the research and development of advanced artificial intelligence, information processing, computing, cybersecurity, and communications technologies. ISIs faculty, professional staff and graduate students carry out extraordinary information sciences research at three distinct locations - Marina Del Rey, CA; Arlington, VA; and Waltham, MA.

This position is located in Marina del Rey, CA.

The Artificial Intelligence Division of the Information Sciences Institute is looking for a Programmer Analyst I. This is a 6-month, fixed-term position that is dependent on project and grant funding.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Writes, tests, debugs, translates and documents programs and applications according to specifications to enhance functionality and/or performance as necessary.
• Assists users with procedural or minor technical problems.
• Assists in maintaining program libraries, users manuals, and/or technical documentation.
• Analyzes, assesses and modifies existing programs to conform to system changes or to make improvements in the existing program.
• Assists in researching, identifying, analyzing and fulfilling requirements of all internal and external program users.
• Stays informed of new developments and technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2 years of experience working on NIH projects
• Strong programming skills

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.10 - $39.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent. Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months. Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.