IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Certain Personnel DHA (b) Cyber Workforce Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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• You will perform assignments related to the analysis, java coding, java development, modification, tracking, documentation, maintenance of enterprise applications, and implementation of information systems.
• You will define project scope and tasks utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• You will conduct change impact analysis to assess the potential implications of changes and documents business rules, functions and requirements and assist in developing an overall change management strategy.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• 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.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code intermediate, proficiency 621 - Software Developer. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

FOR GS-12 - Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:

• Developing of applications, including designing, coding, testing, and documenting, utilizing object-oriented programming with Java while collaborating within a Disciplined Agile Development (DAD) framework, and with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions;
• Applying comprehensive technology such as such as Java, Gradle, Spring Boot, Vue.js, SQL, ELK stack, Python, and web services (REST/SOAP). Experienced with DevOps tools such as Docker, Azure Cloud Functions, Jenkins, and Git for continuous integration and deployment.
• Analyzing user needs to define project scope, conduct feasibility studies, and develop detailed functional and business requirements while also conducting change impact analysis and reengineering business processes for automation.
• Managing software development, including creating and implementing software configuration management procedures and ensuring security controls are integrated into system designs and all development complies with relevant IT legislation, directives, and security plans.
• Troubleshooting complex, mission-critical application issues and provide advanced customer support by ability to provide production support as needed, providing proficiency in code analysis to identify and determine efficient and maintainable application solutions.

FOR GS-11 - Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:

• Working in a collaborative Agile environment;
• Develop and enhance Java-based applications, system interfaces, and maintenance workbench solutions;
• Translating customer requirements into reliable technical products, troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues, and support the full software development lifecycle, from design and coding through deployment and sustainment.

For GS-09 - Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

• Working w/and under the supervision of senior IT Technicians to analyze adequacies of customer requirements, identify technical system requirements, and
  determine if system requirements are testable; and
• Assisting senior IT Technicians w/identify and specify information systems security requirements associated with mitigation to new environments and to identify potential security risks; and recommends program modifications to ensure proper levels of security are implemented.

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

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

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.

Additional information

GS-12 $89,508-$116,362 / GS-11 $ 74,678-$97,087 / GS-9 $61,722-$80,243

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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.

Benefits

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