IT Specialist (APPSW)-Federal government of the United States

Job Description

Job Title: IT Specialist (APPSW)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Pay: $124531 – 185234 per year

AI Pay Analysis: The hourly rate translating to an annual salary between approximately $124,531 and $185,234 for the role of “IT Specialist (APPSW)” in Battle Creek, MI is competitive and aligns well with industry standards for IT specialist positions, particularly those focused on application software development and management. Based on general salary data for similar roles within the region, this salary range is above average, reflecting the demand for skilled IT professionals and the cost of living in the area. Factors such as experience, specific skill sets, and organizational size can further influence compensation, but overall, this range positions the role attractively within the market.

Job description:

Summary
We invite applications for an exciting opportunity detailed below. This position may be filled at any of the specified locations, with site-specific salary ranges 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

• Applications are currently being accepted.
• Open & closing dates: 01/14/2025 to 01/19/2025. This position will close once we have received 100 applications, which may occur sooner than the designated closing date.
• Salary: $124,531 – $185,234 per year. Please refer to the summary for additional information.
• Pay scale & grade: GS 14
• Locations: 1 vacancy available at the locations listed above
• Remote job: No
• Telework eligibility: Yes, as determined by agency policy (DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in-office attendance Tuesday through Thursday, with a potential for regular and recurring telework on Mondays and/or Fridays).
• Travel required: Occasional travel may be expected for this position.
• Relocation expenses: Not reimbursed
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Service: Competitive
• Promotion potential: GS-14
• Job family (Series): None specified
• Supervisory status: No
• Security clearance: Drug test required
• Financial disclosure: Not applicable
• Bargaining unit status: Not applicable
• Announcement number: DLAJ6-25-12663827-DHA
• Control number: 827948400
• This job is open to: Clarification from the agency – this is a Streamlined Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the public.

Duties

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Software Development on assigned projects, working groups, and integrated product teams (IPTs), providing senior technical direction, guidance, and leadership for the development, integration, maintenance, and operations of DLA systems.
• Analyze critical system requirements in line with business needs, risk factors, and costs.
• Evaluate, select, verify, and validate system software environments; choose and install compilers, assemblers, and utilities; integrate hardware and software components within the system environment.
• Apply agile methodologies throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of pilots, prototypes, and minimum viable products to demonstrate solutions to customers.
• Consult with customers to establish requirements, explore solutions, and deliver impactful business solutions in an iterative, agile manner.
• Drive multi-agency initiatives in IT modernization focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Application Program Interfaces (APIs), and API gateways.
• Formulate technical acquisition strategies to deliver optimal value to customers and support modernization projects.
• Promote innovation adoption practices through partnerships, community support, learning initiatives, and resource materials.
• Direct technical implementation of designated project segments, offering expert guidance on the rapid development of Enterprise business capabilities utilizing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) solutions.
• Conduct continuous analysis and evaluations of software/hardware proposals, trends, and concepts to assess their validity in user environments and their implications regarding infrastructure adequacy, cost-effectiveness, and trade-offs.
• Act as a technical liaison between stakeholders and project teams, facilitating feedback to enable necessary adjustments in product performance or presentations.
• Analyze applications and systems, evaluate alternatives, design and document technical solutions, and address potential cloud capability challenges.
• Review customer experience approaches representing best practices in the federal government.
• Potentially serve as the Contracting Office Technical Representative (COTR), coordinating and evaluating timelines related to the acquisition of IT services, software licensing, sole source justifications, and development of technical evaluation factors for outsourced programs/projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is conditional upon successful completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable background checks may result in removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from selective service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• This position may be utilized to fill various shifts within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.

Qualifications
To qualify for the IT Specialist (APPSW) position, candidates must meet the following specialized experience requirements:

• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or other pay systems. This experience should include:
  • Leading multifunctional projects in software analysis, design, development, and implementation for new systems or substantial enhancements of existing systems.
  • Investigating, evaluating, and selecting tools and methods to enhance productivity and software quality throughout the lifecycle.
  • Planning and coordinating R&D efforts with government and contractors involved in technology advancements, upgrades, and design of enterprise systems.
  • Leading application development processes to identify and rectify weaknesses impacting cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
  • Developing solutions utilizing APIs and various low-code development tools such as SAP and ServiceNow.

Experience can include both paid and unpaid roles, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations that help build critical competencies and skills relevant to paid employment. Credit will be given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

• Educational qualifications cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional Information

• For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions, please refer to the respective resources.
• This position does not meet the criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants as specified by DoD hiring criteria.
• The selected candidate will be required to achieve DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner certification within specified timeframes and accrue 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years.
• Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) maintains a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in testing-designated positions will undergo urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing will disqualify the applicant from DLA employment for six months. This policy includes random drug testing for employees in sensitive positions as defined by Executive Order 12564. By using cannabidiol (CBD) products, applicants may risk a positive drug test result for marijuana.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government offers a comprehensive benefits package, providing employees and their families access to an array of offerings designed to enhance the federal employment experience.

Job Posting Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:52:45 GMT

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