Job Description -

Title: AWS Connect Specialist
Location: 1101 4th St. SW, Suite 350, Washington DC 20024

Interview: Video

*Only submit local candidates to DMV region*
*Hybrid position - candidate will be required to be on-site 3x/week in the near future*

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and other District government stakeholders. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain the AWS Connect cloud-based contact center, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Design and Configuration:

a) Design, document, and implement contact flows using the AWS Connect to ensure optimal and dynamic call routing

based on business requirements.

b) Utilize Amazon Connect to develop and deploy chatbots and conversational AI for automated customer interactions

within Connect contact flows.

c) Configure and maintain Amazon Connect instances, user profiles, routing profiles, and security profiles.

2) Metrics and Reporting:

a) Ensure all metrics required for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management are collected and available within AWS Connect.

b) Configure and maintain custom dashboards and reports in Amazon Connect and Amazon QuickSight for business units to monitor team performance.

c) Regularly review usage data from Amazon Connect's cloud monitoring tools, such as Amazon CloudWatch, and report findings to the supervisor.

3) Outbound Campaigns and Surveys:

a) Set up and manage outbound voice campaigns and customer surveys using Amazon Connect Outbound Campaigns and Contact Flows.

b) Ensure campaigns comply with relevant regulations, including managing caller ID settings, call times, and contact attempts.

4) Integration and Optimization:

a) Design and implement integrations between AWS Connect and other systems, including CRMs, using AWS Lambda and other AWS services.

b) Continuously review and enhance designs based on feedback to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and availability of the contact center.

5) Security and Compliance:

a) Collaborate with security staff and supervisors to document and implement processes and procedures that ensure AWS Connect comply with District, OCIO, and relevant security controls.

b) Apply appropriate change control and configuration management processes for all modifications to the production environment.

6) Troubleshooting and Support:

a) Identify and resolve technical issues related to the AWS Connect environment, providing timely updates to the supervisor.

b) Implement system revisions to maintain and improve overall performance.

Education:

Engineering, or a related field or The equivalent combination of

education and successful work experience

Qualifications:

1. AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer, can demonstrate expertise in the platform. (Preferred)

2. A minimum of 3 years Hands-on experience with Amazon Connect and other AWS cloud services is essential.

3. Experience with scripting and integrating various AWS services, such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3, to build and enhance contact center functionalities.

4. Experience with other cloud platforms and a strong understanding of Voice over IP (VoIP), Customer Experience (CX) strategies, and system integration.

5. In-depth, hands-on experience with Amazon Connect, including contact flow creation, call routing, and user management.

6. Demonstrated experience configuring and utilizing Amazon Connect's native reporting and dashboard capabilities for KPI management.

7. Experience with other AWS services that integrate with Amazon Connect, such as Lambda, Lex, and S3.

8. Strong understanding of workforce optimization (Forecast Capacity planning and Scheduling, FCS), best practices and how

to implement them within the AWS Connect ecosystem.

9. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT project managers, business analysts, security staff,

and business leaders.

10. Effective communication skills for gathering requirements, providing technical explanations, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Required/Desired Skills :

Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.

Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix)