Description :
Position Location: Location: MD (DC Metro) . Ft. Meade, Columbia, MD. Senior Consultant (Exchange) Analyze technical requirements and develop effective technical solutions Develop migration plans and designs for Exchange 5.5 to 2003. Direct the activities of other Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associate Consultants Lead role in conceiving architectural designs Lead role in current environment assessment Lead role in delivering technical presentations to customer Manage specific tasks including directing the efforts of selected MCS and customer staff Meet/interview customer to capture specific requirements in concise format Participate in design of information systems Perform in the role of Enterprise or Partner Strategy Consultant Perform Rapid Economic Justification (REJ) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis Provide key personal link to Microsoft technology groups Provide leadership and guidance to support the implementation of large systems including methodology, design approaches, and architectural and engineering considerations Provide quality assurance review of engagement processes and deliverables Serve as Technical Project Manager Work with customer staff to implement customer technology (e.g., testing, documentation, meeting user expectations). General Experience: Minimum of five years demonstrated performance in related technology. Experienced in topics such as Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, complex networks, messaging, cross-platform integration and large-scale, complex systems design and implementation. This individual will have been formally trained by Microsoft in one or more of the following areas: Microsoft Solutions Framework, product futures, and relevant Certified Training in infrastructure and/or development areas associated with Microsoft's products. Functional Responsibilities: Lead Microsoft Advocate and Technical lead to ensure development or analysis or deployment remains on schedule and in line with the current capabilities and future directions of Microsoft products. Education: Bachelor's or Masters degree or industry equivalent experience. Applicants must be US citizens, hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with full scope polygraph. Customer: NSA, Location: MD (DC Metro)