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IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
J62-ALA
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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

  • Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889
  • Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929
  • Dayton, OH: $129,169 - $167,919
  • Fort Belvoir, VA: $142,488- $185,234
  • New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $185,234
  • Ogden, UT: $124,531- $161,889
  • Philadelphia, PA: $137,222- $178,388
  • Richmond, VA: $130,084- $169,108

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/30/2025 to 07/09/2025
Salary
$124,531 to - $185,234 per year

See summary for additional information.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Battle Creek, MI
Whitehall, OH
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
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 - Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DLAJ6-25-12756271-MP
Control number
839770800

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Duties

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  • Provides information technology (IT) systems analysis/engineering support and expertise for the overall strategy, formulation, oversight, rationalization and guidance for the implementation and deployment of DoD-wide enterprise business capabilities.
  • Directs implementation of a specific project segment providing expert guidance on the rapid implementation and development of Enterprise business capability utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)...
  • (cont.) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) packages.
  • As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the incumbent is responsible for the formulation, oversight, and rationalization of the IT approach and solution to DoD business system needs.
  • Manages and advises teams of functional analysts/engineers and IT professionals in the planning, designing, testing, training, initial fielding, operations and maintenance of DoD business IT systems.
  • Advises teams of functional analysis and IT professionals in the planning, designing, training, initial fielding, operation, and maintenance of the specific applications supported and DoD business information technology systems in general.
  • Performs analyses to identify and select the most suitable approaches, plans or solutions, and applies experimental theories and innovative approaches to accomplish systems related work and resolve design or operational issues.
  • Utilizes expertise and sound professional judgment to develop and analyze new techniques and original problem-solving methods, finding solutions for unprecedented or unique aspects.
  • Researches, recommends state-of-the-art technologies to develop improved methods of satisfying particular requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS), your qualifications must include:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after- competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud platforms, LowCode Platforms, DevSecOps,API's, ERP, Identity and Access Management, Digital Innovation and Modernization will be preferred.
  • Experience in providing advice, recommendations, strategies, technical oversight, coordination, and conducts analysis, technology assessments, analysis of alternatives, architecture and design activities, project planning, roadmaps, justifications, and evaluations with emphasis upon Digital Business Transformation (DBX), Digital Innovation, COTS, ERPs, technology capabilities, requirements assessment, system/component design, development, systems engineering, software modernization strategies and methodologies, data engineering, and testing methodology.
  • Experience in developing and performing briefs to senior leaders and providing expert guidance to Program and Portfolio Managers and technical personnel.
  • Experience in ensuring rigorous application of systems engineering and architecture frameworks and methodologies, compliance with cybersecurity, DoD and DLA policies, principles, and knowledge in software modernization practices to the delivery of application software services.
  • Experience in coordinating the efforts of a groups of technical personnel, management, and stakeholders who translate critical end user requirements into software system design specifications.
  • Experience in identifying and writing requirements for any acquisitions needed for development and operation of services, hardware, software, and telecommunications environment.
  • Experience in AI/ML and GenAI strategy, technology evaluation and implementation are highly preferred.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

This position requires a Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification unless a Position Requirements Waiver is approved to extend the certification period.

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

This position requires a Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification unless a Position Requirements Waiver is approved to extend the certification period.

Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace:The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

How you will be evaluated

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

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

  • Requirements Analysis (APPSW)
  • Software Development (APPSW)
  • IT Configuration Management (APPSW)
  • IT Customer Support (APPSW)
  • Risk Management (SYSANALYSIS)
  • IT Enterprise Architecture (SYSANALYSIS)
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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