This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 October 15, 2021. As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Support the full software development life cycle, from design to coding, debugging, testing, and full implementation. Perform application development, including full-stack web application development, using both traditional and low-code development environments, and interface with other back-end frameworks and databases, using a variety of technologies. Build and maintain existing and new applications and reports using a variety of platforms, and recommend modifications to supporting underlying data structures and databases. Perform functional and technical design. Understand business and technical specifications, which are translated into functional capabilities. Apply common software development methodologies and paradigms, such as iterative development, procedural programming and object oriented programming. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, adhering with coding standards and best practices. Prepare system documentation and recommendations for improving software development and configuration management processes in accordance with acceptable industry standards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a NCS (Non-Critical Sensitive) w/ access to None, Confidential, Secret clearance.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification within timeframes proscribed in the Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program DoD 8570.01-M

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 in the Federal service as listed below: Applying applications software development principles and methods in the design, development, testing and implementation of software needed for computer or computer supported equipment 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Attention to Detail - 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.

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]