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As an Information Technology (IT) Specialist you will provide comprehensive hands-on architectural support in new system development and modernizing existing applications.
Location: GSA IT, Solutions Architecture & Modernization Operations Division, Solutions Architecture & Innovation Branch (IDPEA). This is a remote position. The duty station will be determined upon selection.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
11/20/2023 to 12/04/2023
$116,393 - $183,500 per year
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS 14
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Yes - Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for meetings or training.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
I-2024-0012
761765300
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
The Solutions Architecture & Modernization Operations Division, Solutions Architecture & Innovation Branch provides modern and innovative technology solutions in response to the mission of GSA IT and PBS business lines. The strategic focus of this division addresses system silos, consolidating systems per business capabilities, quickly adding functionality with minimal investment using Agile practices, identifying open source and cloud solutions while infusing innovation where possible.
As an Information Technology (IT) Specialist you will serve as a senior Solutions Architect, providing comprehensive hands-on architectural support in new system development and modernizing existing applications through modern technologies and approaches to help solve complex and critical problems to develop cost-effective, viable solutions so that business vision and requirements are addressed correctly.
As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $ 116,393.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized experience for this position includes experience as a Solution Architect architecting and integrating IT solutions to meet the organizational business requirements. Experience includes experience with a variety of technologies supporting diverse business organizations implementing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), cloud, open source and emerging technology solutions and initiatives, enforcing IT security policies; architecting and leading large transformation initiatives to modernize complex systems and conducting life-cycle cost studies, alternative analysis and budget formulation.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit status: To be determined after selection is made.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans' preference:
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/761765300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.