Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens. Position is located in: INFO AND TECH DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS, MOCAS SYSTEMS, MULTI LINE SUPPORT SYSTEMS BR, ZTCEC This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the I&T Directorate. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

Participates in Agile backlog grooming meetings and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements. Creates Test/Behavior Driven Development (TDD/BDD) scripts for automated Unit Testing. Creates and tests sections of the software development pipeline in GitLab/GitHub using runners in RedHat OpenShift. Prepares system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements. Identifies alternative approaches to the design of current or proposed systems using a hypothesis-based Agile methodology. Identifies how system modifications or new systems affect current systems; establishes target completion dates; and prioritizes proposed system changes or developments. Provides input and assists with testing for RMF (Risk Management Framework), DISA STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides), or other compliance activities Responds to problems from customers by advising on corrective actions. Analyzes and resolves system or software failures. Reviews test results, system, software and pipeline metrics for and takes necessary corrective actions based on testing results. Developing software in ASP.Net (C#) and Microsoft Windows SQL Server, specifically SQL Server Integration Studio (SSIS) to be released on an IIS Web Server. Analyzes production processing to identify viable systems improvements in application response, usability, flexibility, and data integrity. Analyzes production processing to identify viable systems improvements in application response, usability, flexibility, and data integrity. Provides technical guidance in the development of contract proposals and specifications and coordinates work processes and requirements with contractual personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems using web development technologies (for example ASP.Net, Java, C#, SQL Server); conducting systems requirement reviews and take necessary corrective action; applying complex IT principles and practices in an Agile software development process. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]