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JOB DESCRIPTION: IT Software Developers analyze customer and system requirements, evaluate alternative approaches, design and develop solutions tailored to specific Agency, systems, and customer requirements, and lead the testing and integration of new and modified solutions into the system. They review and provide guidance on software developed by vendors; test software developed internally and by vendors; and quickly respond to urgent situations to develop and deliver unique solutions to customer problems. They plan and design systems architecture, write and maintain software program documentation, investigate and evaluate new software technologies, and ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.
Learn more about this agency10/23/2017 to 12/30/2017
$60,613 - $112,306 per year
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2 vacancies in the following locations:
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Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - Full Time
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481494200
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is an open and continuous announcement and will be used to establish a repository of potential candidates. Thisannouncement does not guarantee employment. Applications received will be retained until the end of fiscal year 2018 and be reviewed on an as needed basis against the applicant's demonstrated ability to meet qualifications. Should an interview be scheduled, details of the work role, location, and pay band will be identified.
NGA seeks proactive Pay Band 2/3 (entry/mid-level) IT Software Developers to help support Agency-wide software development efforts.
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION:
IT Software Developers analyze customer and system requirements, evaluate alternative approaches, design and develop solutions tailored to specific Agency, systems, and customer requirements, and lead the testing and integration of new and modified solutions into the system. They review and provide guidance on software developed by vendors; test software developed internally and by vendors; and quickly respond to urgent situations to develop and deliver unique solutions to customer problems. They plan and design systems architecture, write and maintain software program documentation, investigate and evaluate new software technologies, and ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.
COMPETENCIES:
1.) Web-based technologies, software design and development, systems analysis and design - either through academia or hands-on work experience - are just a few competencies we desire with our IT Software Developers.
2.) Front end languages (e.g. HTML5, CSS), back end languages (e.g. Java, NodeJS, C++), data storage programming (e.g. MongoDB, MySQL, PostGRESQL), feature detection algorithms (e.g. Python, NodeJS, Javascript, MATLAB, GO), metadata extraction (e.g. Python, JavaScript, and Ruby) are frequently used.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Engineering, Engineering
Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, System Engineering, or a related discipline;
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B. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience working in a System Engineering discipline or in a closely-related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the tasks associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years;
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C. EXPERIENCE: Six years of experience in Information Technology, systems planning, research, development, engineering or a closely-related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the tasks associated with this work.
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D. RELEVANT COMPETENCIES: Specialized experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
As part of the education requirement, Software Developers must obtain Level II DAWIA certification in Information Technology within 24 months.
SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)
- Polygraph Test Required
- Position Subject to Drug Testing
- Two Year Probationary Period
- Direct Deposit Required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
Pay Band 2:
1.) Programing experience in C, C++, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript or Java;
2.) Software development principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, coding, testing and deploying software; experience working in an agile environment.
Pay Band 3:
1.) Solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, logic/computation, and software design;
2.) Skills in AJAX, JavaScript, database design, SQL, and/or knowledge of TCP/IP and network programming;
3.) Cloud design principles, system design and engineering principles, methods, and tools for integrating components (e.g., network equipment, protocols, telephony) into a functional system or prototype;
4.) Computer/network security concepts/principles, theories, and methods for the design, development, analysis, testing, and securing of computer networks;
5.) Experience with Geographical/Spatial Information Systems, Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, web applications and/or large systems software design and development, with extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are NOT required to submit a cover letter. The entire cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided in the Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered. THE COVER LETTER IS RECOMMENDED BUT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION WITH THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in three stages:
1) All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria,
2) Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best-qualified candidates,
3) Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview process.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education information referenced in the announcement. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted.
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Application submission involves applying using NGA's on-line application process. Application Instructions can be found by visiting: http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
After visiting https://www.nga.mil/Careers and applying via NGA's on-line application process, applicants can follow their status via that same NGA on-line application functionality. Several other topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how long it takes can be found by visiting http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA and choosing Frequently Asked Questions.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/481494200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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