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IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Mission Support Team
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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Strategic Planning and Performance (SPP) Directorate. The incumbent is an Information Technology Specialist in the D-CATS Program Management Office, responsible for the development and support of mission essential software and applications.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/23/2021 to 09/30/2021
Salary
$103,690 to - $134,798 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 25% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IG-21-11229554-MST-DHA
Control number
615233800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All US citizens. Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA)

Duties

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  • Manages phases of life cycle development of agency mission critical operations and administrative systems, including planning, gathering requirements, designing, programming, testing, deploying, supporting and preparing technical documentation
  • Analyzes current and future agency strategic plans, operating plans, policies, procedures and user requirements; gathering information, building work flows, and translating into functional specifications
  • Leads projects and provides expert advice to management on software development
  • Performs programming functions, configures software, and develops new screens and functionality. Works as part of an engineering team to perform testing and installation of new software and prepares required technical documentation
  • Troubleshoots software design and implementation problems. Develops processes for and maintains extensive documentation for software used in agency systems
  • Independently performs highly complex studies associated with software development and application. Participates in IT planning and evaluation efforts, providing expert advice in area of responsibility
  • Researches and tests prototypes of proposed systems and software; documents concepts and results and prepares technical analyses and recommendations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)
  • Relocation allowance MAY be authorized.
  • 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.
  • Position has been designated as Non-critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Must be able to acquire and maintain Information Assurance IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.1-M. The specific certifications can be found in appendix C of the manual: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/857001m.pdf
  • If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. 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.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12. This experience includes duties in design, development, implementation, support and optimization of Windows-based systems - to include tools and technologies, such as .NET framework, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SQL SSRS, XML, Crystal Reports, Visual Studio, Active Server Pages (ASP), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, Visual Basic (VB) Script, InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, Azure DevOps Server, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and C# computer languages; complying with software development best practices; ensuring that custom applications and modules are maintained and secure; and preparing system documentation and guides.

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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

How you will be evaluated

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

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans preference does not apply; therefore, your responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligible are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.)During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.

Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in lowering your self-rated level or loss of further consideration.

The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:

  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Project Management
  • Software Development (APPSW)


You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11229554

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