Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)

Peace Corps • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Finance, Financial Systems Division. The incumbent is primarily responsible for designing, developing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining custom financial applications and their integration with Odyssey, the Agency's financial management system.

The role involves leading and contributing to complex, multifaceted software development projects, including analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of new systems and major enhancements. The specialist updates and maintains existing applications, designs new applications, tests automation programs, and applies system architecture principles to translate customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements while balancing resources, schedules, and technical objectives.

The position also includes IT project and contract management, such as planning and evaluating projects and risks, preparing technical specifications and statements of work, evaluating proposals, guiding contractors, resolving technical issues, monitoring progress, and assessing performance. The incumbent applies information security and assurance policies and provides systems administration services. For web applications, the specialist guides development, analyzes and resolves problems, maps site design and structure, ensures functionality, integrity, and security, and directs maintenance and enhancements.

This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, and the incumbent serves as a member of the Foreign Service. The initial appointment is for a five-year term, with eligibility for subsequent reappointments of up to five years. The position is eligible for situational telework only.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the FP-04 or GS-11/12 level, or equivalent, directly related to the position.
• Experience designing and maintaining .NET, SQL Server, and Oracle-based financial applications.
• Experience leading development projects using Agile, DevOps, and system integration practices.
• Experience administering and securing IT systems, including troubleshooting and customer and Web application support.
• Current or former Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; for positions above FP-09/GS-05, at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade is required.
• U.S. citizenship and age 18 or older.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation.
• Submission of a signed statement acknowledging adherence to Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before the first day of work.
• Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of 11/16/2026; specialized experience must be documented in the resume.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to software analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation for new systems and major enhancements.
• Update and modify existing applications, design new applications, and test and maintain automation programs.
• Design and implement new requirements and modifications to existing systems, including reprogramming.
• Define customer and stakeholder needs and constraints; provide customer support; clarify objectives; develop resource requirements; and apply system architecture principles to manage technical requirements and balance resources, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Perform project and/or contract management duties, including planning, implementing, tracking, and evaluating IT support projects and associated requirements and risks.
• Assist with technical specifications, reports, statements of work, proposal evaluations, contractor guidance, technical problem resolution, progress monitoring, and performance evaluation.
• Apply information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in systems administration services.
• Guide the development of Internet-based systems and provide technical expertise in analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving Web application problems.
• Map overall Web design and structure; ensure Web site functionality, integrity, and security; and direct ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
• Support the design, development, deployment, customer support, maintenance, and integration of custom financial applications with Odyssey.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed