Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)

Army Transportation•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

The incumbent serves as an IT project management specialist and technical advisor for automated information systems, and as a software/systems developer responsible for support duties. The role includes coordinating configuration management and ongoing system improvements; evaluating technical approaches, software, and technology changes against operational and technical requirements; analyzing technical requirements; assessing impacts on existing and future systems; and developing solutions to management problems involving software and system integration. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. The experience must involve IT project management and software development or system improvements, and demonstrate ten IT-related competencies. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Applicants who held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must also meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, complete applicable DoD 8140.01 training and certification, and satisfy IAT Level II training and certification or recertification requirements. The role has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 10% and requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annual disclosure thereafter. Appointment generally includes a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience managing IT projects involving software development and system improvements.
Experience developing project plans and requirements.
Experience evaluating software, hardware, and other IT solutions against user, technical, security, cost, and operational requirements.
Experience coordinating with contractors and management to support successful system implementation.
Demonstrated IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, reasoning, teamwork, and technical competence.
Education may not be substituted for the required experience.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Must complete required training and certification under DoD 8140.01 and meet IAT Level II training and certification or recertification requirements.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Must provide required financial disclosure before employment and annually thereafter.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

Serve as an IT project management specialist and technical advisor for automated information systems.
Coordinate configuration management and ongoing system improvements.
Evaluate technical approaches to determine whether they meet operational and technical requirements.
Analyze technical requirements and evaluate proposed software.
Evaluate the impact of technology changes on existing and future systems.
Develop solutions to management problems involving software and system integration.
Coordinate with contractors and management to support successful system implementation.