IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET)

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019.You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Participates in the entire software development life cycle to include project initiation, requirements gathering, software design, coding, testing, and deployment, and works directly with the contractor who develops software applications Assesses proposed changes to application design at any stage of development to incorporate new requirements, and assess and communicate modifications to cost, schedule, and performance to include guidance to higher level management regarding status and anticipated implementation efforts. Leads as Project Manager and provides oversight and management of application software development with associated integrated project development performed by contractor personnel. Participates in various team settings as an expert on software, agile principles, DevSecOps, cloud and the adoption of new technologies, as well as performing feasibility studies which evaluate proposals, requirements and roadmaps regarding modification, feature delivery, or replacement of new software, platform, and infrastructure. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Applies systems application software concepts and factors such as structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability, to ensure that applications are optimized with the latest technology and functionality. Serves as a technical representative on system development and design to advance, acquire, implement, and manage automated information systems, and assess contractor performance to ensure proper solutions. Evaluates and understands modern complex computer programs using modem programming languages such as HTML5, JAVA, Python, Ruby, GO, Service Oriented Architectures, and additional data integration and report generator software. Leads as Project Manager to integrating the capability development leadership team and providing recommendations to management regarding decisions as they pertain to technical risks and benefits. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and sustainment of computer applications, supporting the full scope software development of activities including software design, software development, coordination with other developers including contractors, test plan development and test execution, creating documentation, installing/deploying software, information and software assurance, and support/maintenance.