IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) under 10 USC 1599f and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of the US Cyber Command and is located in the DISA - DBC/SERVICES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE.

Responsibilities

• Determines, analyzes, and develops requirements for software systems by interpreting standards, specifications, and user needs as a systems analyst.
• Analyzes output products and debugs source code to isolate and correct errors in program logic, syntax, and data entry, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Designs, develops, maintains, and executes test plans for formal qualification testing, system integration testing, regression testing, and verification, validation, and acceptance testing as software testers.
• Designs, develops, maintains, and executes processes to manage software or database components, specifications, test plans, procedures, results, and revision history applicable to a software system to meet user requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position requires completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.

Qualifications

For the GG-13 level, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies through IT-related experience:

• Attention to Detail: Experience reviewing IT-related work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service: Experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing IT needs, and developing or identifying tailored IT products and services.
• Oral Communication: Experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on system status, projects, or daily operations, including communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Experience identifying alternatives to address complex IT-related issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources.

Qualifying Experience: At least one year of experience demonstrating the competencies necessary for immediate success, such as:

• Software analysis, design, development, and implementation for new systems or major enhancements to existing systems.
• Resolving critical issues affecting the configuration of the IT infrastructure.
• Designing and documenting overall program Test & Evaluation strategies.

Volunteer experience, including work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, may be credited. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Life insurance and long-term care insurance
• Professional development opportunities