IT Specialist

**Duties**:
This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated 23-June-2023.

As a IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

- Analyze functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to determine avenues of development or modification necessary to meet mission objectives
- Leads the implementation and deployment of the software solution. Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies to address them.
- Proactively monitors project risks, implements risk management plans, and takes corrective actions as necessary.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Fulltime
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required
- Telework Eligibility: Expectation that employees adhere to OPM guidance of a minimum of 2 days per pay period or more based on supervisor discretion.

**Qualifications**:

- 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 in the Federal service:
- Proficiency in programming languages and related web technologies, such as: Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, PHP.
- Experience using multiple hosting platforms, such as: Windows, Linux, VMware, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon cloud computing platforms.
- Use Project Management principles and practices in order to develop or assess Project Management Action Plans;

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.-
- **Attention to Detai**l - 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, taking into account 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.

**Education**:
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

**Additional information**:
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**All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.**
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**Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (**ICTAP eligibility**)**:This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

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