Production Operations Controller; Data Processing Specialist

Production Operations Controller (Data Processing Specialist)

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As a key member of the DoIT Operations team, you will independently analyze, schedule, and perform advanced production control functions to ensure the successful completion of critical batch processing tasks.

• Serve as a Production Operations Controller under general direction, utilizing automated scheduling software such as CA‑Scheduler to analyze, schedule, and execute production control functions.
• Monitor the processing of library and Mobius batch jobs, guaranteeing execution and completion according to schedule while coordinating special production requests from submission through completion.
• Verify successful completion of batch processing jobs, review abnormal job terminations, and take corrective action—including restarting, or notifying programming/systems staff for intervention.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and assistance to co‑workers in resolving problematic situations, analyzing abends and errors, and achieving successful job completions for all library batch processing moves.
• Stay current with new developments in information technology through online training platforms, meetings, sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Monitor the appropriateness and accuracy of operation documentation, maintaining completeness and reviewing jobs and documentation for adherence to established standards.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Three (3) years of previous experience typically gained at the Data Processing Technician level.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Computer and Network Security