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IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Department of Defense
Defense Contract Audit Agency
DCAA - Headquarters
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Summary

DCAA is ranked in the top third of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government."

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/18/2024 to 01/02/2025
Salary
$103,409 to - $163,045 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
D-DCAA-12643296-25
Control number
824798400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens.

Duties

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  • Provides technical and project management expertise in a variety of software technologies, cloud platforms, and architectures to lead development teams, projects, and programs that deliver key capabilities to accomplish DCAA mission.
  • Performs integration with DoD enterprise solutions, analysis and modification to existing services and applications for conformance to standards.
  • Promotes the use of DoD Net-Centric Data Architecture, DoD Information Sharing Strategy, and additional DoD enterprises strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Drives critical technology initiatives and turn user needs into operating capabilities. Involves integration of programmatic, technical, systems engineering, business, schedule, and personnel elements of a project.
  • Work directly with stakeholders and development teams to define requirements, design and implement solutions.
  • Assist with developing, managing, and defending cost, scope, performance, and schedule through delivery of initiatives, products, or systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)Employment
  • Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) Program: DCAA uses E-Verify to determine eligibility for employment as a U.S. Citizen.
  • 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.
  • Drug Testing: This is a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to this position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.

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.
Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes experience in providing technical and project management expertise in database platforms (e.g. SQL Server, SSIS, SSMS), and cloud platforms (Azure, ADF) to lead project teams that delivers key capabilities to accomplish an organizational mission. Experience working in an Agile work environment (e.g. Scrum), while applying project management, critical thinking, and technical skills. Expertise in software technologies like C#/.NET, Python, Power Platform is highly desirable.

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 is not substitutable for specialized experience for this position.

Additional information

  • DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to telecommute.
  • The incumbent must possess or attain, within 6 months of employment, Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 Certification (GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security) as a condition of continued employment.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Initial Probationary Period: A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Travel: Some travel is required. Travel is typically local; however, some overnight travel may be required.
  • 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?
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP): You may be eligible for MSP, if you are the spouse of an active duty military member and you are ranked among the best qualified for this vacancy.
  • Reemployed Annuitant: does not meet the criteria. This vacancy does not meet the criteria identified in DoDI 1400.25 VOLUME 300, Section 3 for the appointment of annuitants. Veterans preference eligibles receive consideration regardless of their annuitant status.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a rating based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your application will be placed in one of three categories:

  1. Best Qualified: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates experience as an expert in the field or is recognized as a senior specialist, team lead, etc.
  2. Highly Qualified: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates full-performance level experience.
  3. Qualified: Meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates minimum experience and/or training only.
Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Competencies:
  • Communication
  • Data Management
  • Software Development
  • Systems Testing and Evaluation
  • Technical Competence

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12643296
Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil.

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