Tailwind Associates has the following 9+ month contract with our direct client in Raleigh, NC for 5 Mainframe Programmer Analysts. The details for this position follows. The Client's Information Technology Systems Support is seeking a short term (9.5 month maximum) contractor. This resource will be utilized on an existing project within DOT as Main Frame Programmer Analyst. Main responsibilities of this position include the following: * Analysis of complex legacy program modules * Coding and testing of new and existing modules for major modifications to legacy applications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Required: * Minimum of ten (10) years experience in corporate or government as programmer analyst * Proven experience in programming techniques, programming languages in the mainframe environment * Proven knowledge of principles and techniques of computer programming, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation * Proven experience with analysis and design * Excellent communication skill (written, verbal, presentations) * Excellent organization, analytical, planning and scheduling skills * Ability to resolve highly complex problems * Proven experience with financial processes analysis and modification * Self-starter who can work with a large and diverse team of business, management and IT individuals * Demonstrated experience working with large project teams * Microsoft Suite experience (e.g, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), COBOL, CICS, TSO, MVS JCL, ENDEVOR, CA Tools, SQL, DB2 and VSAM Preferred : * Experience with State or County government * CICS WEB SERVICES Experience Tailwind Associates is an EOE.