Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)

Peace Corps•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Finance, Financial Systems Division. The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining custom financial applications and their integration with Odyssey, the Agency’s financial management system. The supported financial systems include custom .NET applications, SQL Server databases, and Oracle E-Business Suite. The specialist leads and contributes to complex software projects, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of systems. The role also involves defining customer and stakeholder needs, developing technical requirements, applying system architecture principles, providing customer and web application support, and balancing project resources, schedules, and technical requirements. The position includes IT project and contract management, contractor guidance, technical problem resolution, and evaluation of project progress and performance. The incumbent also applies information security and assurance practices to IT systems and provides technical expertise in developing, securing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing Internet-based systems and web applications. This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, with the incumbent serving as a member of the Foreign Service. The initial appointment is for five years, with eligibility for additional reappointments of up to five years. The position is eligible for situational telework only.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FP-04 or GS-11/12 level, 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.
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.
Experience must be documented in the resume; education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Lead or contribute to multifaceted software development projects, including system analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
Update and modify existing applications; design new applications; and test and maintain automation programs.
Design and implement new system requirements, modify existing systems, and perform reprogramming.
Define customer and stakeholder needs and constraints, provide customer support, clarify objectives, develop resource requirements, and manage technical requirements using system architecture principles.
Balance project resources, schedules, and technical requirements.
Perform project and contract management duties, including planning, implementing, managing, tracking, and evaluating IT support projects, 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 assurance policies, principles, and practices in delivering systems administration services.
Guide the development of Internet-based systems and analyze, diagnose, and resolve web application problems.
Map web design and structure; ensure website functionality, integrity, and security; and direct ongoing maintenance and enhancements.