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IT Specialist (Systems Admin)

Application Development Services Division
Suitland, MD Other
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (Systems Admin) position in the Application Development Services Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other IT Specialist (Systems Admin), 2210-15, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Qualifications:

Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes:

  • Providing executive-level leadership and technical authority over enterprise IT systems and infrastructure; and
  • Directing the planning, design, integration, and modernization of complex information systems and services; and
  • Ensuring the reliability, security, and interoperability of enterprise environments in compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and policies; and
  • Overseeing systems operations, performance, and lifecycle management to support mission-critical objectives; and
  • Advising senior leadership on strategic IT investments, risk management, and the implementation of innovative
    technology solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.

In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  • Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.


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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 06/01/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Salary : $169,279

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