FIMS Administrator

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance or referral bonus program. 

About the Role:

Fermilab is seeking a FIMS Administrator who under general supervision, involved in all aspects of business analysis, measurement and reporting, and continual improvement of a specified computing process for a business practice or function. Proficient in at least one highly specialized functional discipline and interfaces with users to determine specific objectives. Prepares or interprets detailed flowcharts, diagrams, and specifications from which programs will be written. Coordinates implementation and process improvements with users. May oversee specific projects or programs to address business needs or systems issues.

What your day-to-day as a FIMS Administrator will look like: 

• Analyzing and evaluating business requirements and, with minimal oversight, develops or improves upon specific existing IT processes to meet these requirements. Documents business rationale and alternatives considered. 
• Planning, coordinating and leading projects when needed. Reviewing and prioritizing customer demands, and then communicating and coordinating approved priorities to customers and appropriate service providers.
• Executing existing business processes and process flows and identifies needed changes.
• Proposing and designing solutions to address short-term and long-term business needs.
• Coordinating and assisting in testing system changes and process improvements. 
• Ensuring appropriate level of communication about IT service or process changes. May provide consultation about or deliver necessary trainings.
• Preparing operational and user documentation for systems implementations. 
• Staying abreast of current business practices, emerging industry trends, and related technology. 
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of experience in one or more functional areas to address business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the functional area being assisted with 1+ years of experience preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to plan, schedule and direct skilled labor in the performance of project work. Proficiency in at least one Service Management suite. 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as ability to work with professional engineers, architects, etc.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia Office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.