IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)

Duties

• You will perform assignments related to the analysis, java coding, java development, modification, tracking, documentation, maintenance of enterprise applications, and implementation of information systems.
• You will define project scope and tasks utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• You will conduct change impact analysis to assess the potential implications of changes and documents business rules, functions and requirements and assist in developing an overall change management strategy.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code intermediate, proficiency 621 - Software Developer. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:

Experience in the development of applications, including designing, coding, testing, and documenting, utilizing object-oriented programming with Java while collaborating within a Disciplined Agile Development (DAD) framework, and with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.

Being proficient with comprehensive technology such as such as Java, Gradle, Spring Boot, Vue.js, SQL, ELK stack, Python, and web services (REST/SOAP). Experienced with DevOps tools such as Docker, Azure Cloud Functions, Jenkins, and Git for continuous integration and deployment.

Analyzing user needs to define project scope, conduct feasibility studies, and develop detailed functional and business requirements while also conducting change impact analysis and reengineering business processes for automation.

Managing software development, including creating and implementing software configuration management procedures and ensuring security controls are integrated into system designs and all development complies with relevant IT legislation, directives, and security plans.

Troubleshooting complex, mission-critical application issues and provide advanced customer support by ability to provide production support as needed, providing proficiency in code analysis to identify and determine efficient and maintainable application solutions.

Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.