DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Information Technology. As an IT Specialist (APPSW) you will serve as the Senior Portfolio Manager, Application Development, reporting to the Director of Application Development and will exercise broad responsibility for management of all system development projects that are a part of the modernization and enhancement portfolio.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (APPSW), you will: Oversee all activities for system development and maintenance projects, including planning and scope definition, and managing tasks, monitoring budgets, tracking license and contract renewal requirements. Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including the planning, systems analysis, systems design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of the DFC's applications. Coordinate application implementation activities with customers and other OIT support areas as well as ensure application development and maintenance activities meet the customers' expectations upon delivery. Provide innovative, cost-effective software application development recommendations with a "cloud first" approach. Ensure systems within the DFC architecture are meeting cybersecurity requirements; coordinate with security team on compliance and create, update security authorization documentation as required. Provide technical coordination to application development division staff and contractors. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience listed below. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following: 1) Experience with management of large application development portfolios of custom code or low/no-code, or Software as a Service (SaaS) software products; 2) Experience with drafting Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation and; 3) Experience developing/updating system security authorization documentation. 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. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 23-OIT-ST-12080234-LW using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Laura Whitlock
• Email: [email protected]