Assistant Application Specialist

Job Title: Assistant Application Specialist
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Kansas City MO

Description:

• The Assistant Applications Specialist will assist in developing and advancing software technology and tools throughout the organization.
• This position will work throughout the development and implementation process according to organization budget constraints and internal and external client needs.
• Partner with internal business customers to understand data, automation, and reporting needs, and translate them into working solutions.
• Use AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, and similar) to prompt effectively, build automations, and stand up AI agents that solve real business problems.
• Write and optimize SQL for data analysis, reporting, and light data modeling work.
• Apply basic Python scripting with the support of AI tools to build automation and analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with software developers to help scale, harden, and operationalize applications that started as rapid prototypes or “vibe coded” apps.
• Work within GitHub and VS Code as part of the standard development workflow.
• Operate comfortably across cloud environments, including Azure, GCP, and AWS, as engagements require.
• Act as a go-to resource for internal teams with a customer-first mindset looking to apply AI tooling to everyday data and automation challenges.
• - Assist in developing applications, reports and dashboards for internal and external clients. - Assist in developing solutions specific to reporting platforms offered throughout the organization, including Microsoft Power Apps and Power Bi. - Assist in configuring security and automation flow routines within applications. - Assists project staff in producing deliverables for project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers. - Assist with new software applications to support project delivery and data management initiatives. - Assist in technology and software applications to support all markets within the Company. - Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers. 
• Assist disciplines and different business units in developing software and technology to optimize business processes and deliverables, provide seamless integration, and improve data management. 
• Apply basic knowledge of client's Safety and Quality Control programs. 
• Escalate risk related to compliance with company and customer policies.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in a data analyst, automation, or similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and basic data modeling concepts.
• Working proficiency in Python (this is an analyst-level need, not full data engineering depth)
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. 
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding/agent tools such as Claude Code and Codex preferred - including prompt engineering skills
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology, computer science, or related degree from an accredited program.
• Required - Prior internship and/or related consulting experience

Preferred 

• Basic knowledge of software development and programming experience preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of software and hardware system architecture - Basic knowledge of standard engineering techniques, principles and procedures. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. - Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). 
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $37.45/hr – $40.80/hr.