INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Duties

• You will analyze and refine system requirements, translate user needs into application designs, and develop software solutions that meet technical requirements, customer needs, and operational objectives.
• You will plan and design system and application architectures, determine data and output formats, create user interfaces, and develop code while ensuring systems remain reliable, functional, and maintainable.
• You will manage or support complex technology projects by coordinating with internal and external organizations during planning, development, testing, implementation, and delivery of new or revised systems.
• You will conduct and manage system testing, including acceptance, unit, and quality testing, while resolving defects and ensuring applications meet required security, performance, and functionality standards.
• You will establish and maintain configuration management procedures, control system components throughout development, track changes, and maintain accurate records of approved configurations and software versions.
• You will provide technical support and user training, maintain system documentation, assist with security requirements, and coordinate with managers, sponsors, users, and technical staff to resolve system issues.

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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS PLANNER, proficiency level BASIC the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

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

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Utilize analytical skills, evaluation techniques, and re-engineering methods to assess the technical, financial, and programmatic implications of prospective IT endeavors.
2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Manage stakeholder requirements from internal/external agencies helping execute and accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the workforce communicating organizational goals and objectives while aligning with the command's initiatives.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: analysis, reporting, coordinating, and facilitating working groups to meet and resolve project objectives.

In addition:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of capabilities and requirements analysis.
2. Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a
Service (laaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
3. Knowledge of the systems engineering process.
4. Interpret IT policies, standards, and guidelines.
5. Coordinate with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the
development of design solutions.
6. Ensure that all systems components can be integrated and aligned (e.g., procedures, databases,
policies, software, and hardware).

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 supports the GCSS-MC/LCMS USMC programs within PAE MS. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

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.