Summary

This vacancy is for a IT Specialist (System Analysis) position in the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (System Analysis), 2210-14, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

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• Leads major IT systems projects, serving as a technical authority for complex software and hardware initiatives while directing project teams
  and coordinating advanced system development efforts across organizational units.
• Performs expert analysis, design, and integration of IT systems, evaluating system requirements and developing applications or modifications that support diverse business processes.
• Ensures successful deployment through acceptance testing, troubleshoots complex software and hardware issues, and evaluates vendor-developed solutions for compatibility and effectiveness.
• Develops system scope, objectives, and functional specifications, preparing cost estimates and business cases for new or modified IT solutions while applying technology and management principles to recommend improvements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 4 years. This appointment may be extended up to 10 years at management discretion.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• A trial period may be required (for term appointment/excepted service appointments)
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours (2 days) from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position is expected to perform less than 25% of supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 26-ADDC-[redacted]-DE-KC.

This position may be filled as a term appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 4 years. This appointment may be extended up to 10 years at management's discretion.

Specialized Experience: For the GG-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS/GG-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes:

• Developing system scope, objectives, and functional/non-functional requirements, including performing business needs analysis, defining solution specifications, and producing cost estimates and business cases to support IT modernization initiatives.
• Evaluating and recommending IT solutions using technology and management principles, including assessing alternatives, analyzing operational impacts, and aligning proposed improvements with enterprise architecture and mission-critical modernization goals.
• Planning and supporting system modernization activities, including defining implementation approaches, identifying dependencies and risks, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with organizational priorities and long-term IT strategy.

Technical Competencies (Condition of Employment): In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following competencies, as defined:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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. Note: Clients and customers include 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.
• Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• 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.
• Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Individuals who have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout, must repay that incentive if they are reemployed by the Federal Government within five years of separation.

Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• VEOA
• 30% or more disabled veteran
• Persons with disabilities
• CTAP
• ICTAP

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.