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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE)

Department of Justice
U.S. Trustee Program
Office of Information Technology

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Senior Software Engineer within the Office of Information Technology, Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST). The position is responsible for leading the design, development, and support of custom applications, web services, cloud-native solutions, and third-party integrations, while ensuring the continued operation and modernization of legacy software systems. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief, Application Services Branch.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
USTP-26-12975460-DE
Control number
872056900

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Clarification from the agency

This position is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to ICTAP eligible applicants only.

Duties

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As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for an IT Specialist (APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE), GS-2210-14, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Oversees contractor software development and serves as the technical authority for software engineering across major USTP initiatives.
  • Develops software solutions through requirements analysis, systems flow evaluation, data modeling, and adherence to a modern software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Evaluates operational feasibility by assessing problem definitions, requirements, and proposed solutions; recommends architectural approaches that balance technical merit with organizational constraints.
  • Ensures software is developed with emphasis on reusability, automated testing, and scalable infrastructure. Champions continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices that contribute to improved automation, reliability, and security posture.
  • Evaluates, pilots, and integrates AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automated code review, intelligent testing) into engineering workflows to improve developer productivity and code quality.
  • Assesses opportunities to incorporate AI and machine learning capabilities into USTP applications where appropriate, including natural language processing, document analysis, and intelligent automation of routine case-processing functions.
  • Designs and implements cloud-native architectures leveraging platform services, containerization, and serverless patterns where appropriate.
  • Develops, maintains, and oversees the USTP CI/CD pipeline, ensuring effective use of build, test, deployment, and security scanning tools across development, operations, and security teams.
  • Manage server infrastructure using enterprise-level configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent platforms.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
  • A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE), at GS-2210-14, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Qualification for 2210 series: Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.

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Specialized Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing the following: 1) Applying software design concepts and methods in support of new or existing application software using tools such as Microsoft application development concepts, structures, programming syntax, and Service Oriented Architecture; (2) Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other customers on IT software and/or critical issues; (3)Designing user interfaces; translating; and (4) Leading IT project management to include applying principles and methods sufficient to support multi department wide programs and IT disciplines.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 06/11/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 06/11/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Somefederal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
  2. Be rated well-qualified for the position [with a score of 85 or above OR rated Highly Qualified] based on the competencies listed above; and
  3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.

Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Program Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Software Engineering and Development
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Advisory and Leadership


In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

"The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

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BASIS OF FINAL RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.

If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12975460.


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Agency contact information

Joel Schielie
Phone
202-702-5700
Email
joel.schielie@usdoj.gov
Address
Executive Office for US Trustees
JMD Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Washington, DC 20530
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