IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Summary

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Duties

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• Oversees contract surveillance of software requirements, computer program requirements, design, coding, software testing and embedded real time software systems for assigned software systems being procured
• Provides technical feedback to the Program Management Office and contractor, as to whether the contractor has used the appropriate and complete approach and appropriate naming conventions standards required by contract.
• Performs analysis of technical review of the contractor's software product, at the computer software configuration item (CSCI)/software configuration unit (CSU) level, during software development to determine traceability to contract requirements.
• Provides periodic overall analysis of the contractor's performance as to whether the software product under development is technically sound to both the Program Management Office (PMO) and buying activity.
• Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the teams strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checks on work in progress and reviews completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and works in teams to accomplish tasks or projects.
• Provides or arranges for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive, Sensitive Compartmented Information
• 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.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Drug Test: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for a IT Specialist (APPSW), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02, GS-11, or equivalent level under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Extensive experience performing independent audits, and in-depth reviews of software development products.
• Providing administrative and technical oversight of contractor operations and procedures relative to Software Acquisition.
• Performing as Lead and SME, serve as a software representative for assigned contractors with responsibility for technical surveillance of contractor software systems, controls and processes.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

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

Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
• Financial Disclosure Required
• Acquisition, Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management, Practitioner 2 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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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.

Benefits

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