Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst)

Air Force STEM$89K — $116K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance
  • Knowledge of complex systems software and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as .Net, PHP, Oracle PL/SQL, JAVA, C, C++, Perl, and Python
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlikview, Power BI)
  • Proficiency in analyzing and documenting IT systems requirements
  • Capable of preparing comprehensive systems documentation

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, test, debug, and maintain complex web applications
  • Evaluate effectiveness of systems and development life cycles
  • Analyze organizational application software requirements
  • Develop recommendations for software enhancements
  • Utilize methodologies for data sharing via API
  • Prepare functional descriptions and implementation plans
  • Conduct cost analysis and feasibility studies

Benefits

  • Recruitment or relocation incentive may be available
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the Air Force Civilian Service
  • Ability to contribute to meaningful projects that improve federal government efficiency
  • Work in a supportive and structured environment at a military installation
  • Potential for job stability with a competitive employment package
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Computer Specialist (Programmer Analyst), GS-2210-12 at Maxwell Air Force Base at Montgomery, Alabama

Salary Range: $89,508- $116,362 based on experience

recruitment or relocation incentive may be available

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position: To serve as Information Technology (IT) Specialist with responsibility for designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex web applications that meets functional requirements.

U.S. Citizenships Required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance.

Knowledge of complex systems software, relational Oracle, MySQL databases and data management concepts, principles and methods sufficient to evaluate effectiveness of systems and systems development life cycles, including systems documentation, design development, configuration management cost analysis, systems integration, and testing.

In-depth knowledge of IT applications software concepts, principles, methods and practices and design principles methods and approaches.

Knowledge of the basics of software programming languages such as Appian, .Net, PHP, Oracle PL/SQL, JAVA, C, C++, Perl and Python. Utilize built in and external capabilities to display data, including advanced data visualization with products such as Tableau, Qlikview, and Power BI.

Ability to analyze organizational application software requirements, develop supportable recommendations for enhancement, apply CASE tools, and design, write, code, debug, test and maintain applications.

Ability to analyze functional IT system requirements, translate findings into functional requirements, develop supportable recommendations for enhancement. Apply a wide range of methodologies, use and sharing of data via API and data visualization tools, design, configure, write, code, debug, test, and maintain applications.

Ability to prepare systems documentation to include functional descriptions, maintenance manuals, test and implementation plans, cost analysis, specification documents, feasibility studies, and user guidance.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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