[Hiring] IT Specialist @Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Role Description

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day management, development, and maintenance of the DoD-wide Warfighting Mission Area (WMA) architecture repository including the web application, associated databases, and virtual infrastructure.

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023.

As a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INET) at the GS-2210-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as technical web application development expert, responsible for providing expertise and recommendations to the Branch Chief and other stakeholders on technology, usability, and accessibility.
• Leads development of methods and techniques for more efficient integration, analysis, control, manipulation, duplication, distribution, storage, and retrieval of architecture information and data.
• Consults with customers and team to understand usability requirements. Translates requirements into user interface designs, prototypes, and services.
• Ensures rigorous application of cybersecurity/information assurance policies, principles, and practices while liaising with the cybersecurity team to ensure web design and supporting virtual environment comply with all cybersecurity directives.
• Researches technical capabilities of partner organizations, assesses capability of contract experts, and provides recommendations to Branch on potential information sharing solutions.
• Advises the Branch Chief and senior management on matters concerning the use of web applications to advance the DoD's goals with regard to architecture information sharing with the DoD and external mission partners.

Qualifications

• 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 modern 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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: May be Authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• DoD Cybersecurity (Information Assurance) Workforce IAT Level II certification required.
• Incumbent is required to obtain the Security + certification within six months of assuming the position.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.