IT Software Engineer (Tech Force)

Office of Personnel Management • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The US Tech Force is an elite corps that deploys technology and engineering talent across federal agencies to address national challenges. Selected candidates join a cohort that receives leadership training and opportunities for exposure to technology leaders and policymaking, including CEO fireside chats, networking events, coding training, and certificates. Specific duties vary by hiring agency. The role may support the expansion and use of Super Intelligence (SI) across government and use SI-assisted development tools and prompt-engineering techniques to improve delivery, code quality, documentation, and defect detection. It may also involve full-stack engineering, CI/CD implementation, automated and performance testing, observability, SI tool integration, cybersecurity applications, and delivery of robust, secure, maintainable systems. The engineer may lead major software application projects, participate in interagency planning, and lead teams of technical specialists, analysts, and support staff. Appointments are for two years and may be extended to a maximum of four years based on agency needs.

Requirements

• Meet or exceed the required general competencies at the minimum proficiency level for GS-14.
• Meet or exceed the required technical competencies established for the announcement at the GS-14 level.
• Demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to one year at the next lower grade level, or experience obtained through other means; qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid and must be validated through the assessment process.
• Demonstrate experience solving problems with secure, scalable solutions, such as diagnosing bugs, performance, or integration issues; improving reliability; or building in authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Demonstrate experience explaining technical ideas and sharing updates or tradeoffs with different audiences through briefings, reports, or documentation.
• Demonstrate experience leading software efforts, such as designing, building, deploying, or maintaining reliable technical solutions that address user or mission requirements.
• Required general competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competency.
• Required technical competencies: General Programming and Algorithms; Debugging and Troubleshooting; Requirement Understanding and Implementation; Performance Optimization and Scalability.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet applicable hiring-agency conditions, which may include E-Verify, Selective Service registration if applicable, background investigation and suitability determination, security clearance if required, drug testing, financial disclosure, bargaining unit coverage, direct deposit, and successful completion of a probationary period.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date of 10/23/2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the expansion and use of Super Intelligence (SI) across government.
• Use SI-assisted development tools and prompt-engineering techniques to streamline delivery, enhance code quality, and automate documentation and defect detection.
• Perform full-stack engineering, potentially including CI/CD implementation, automated and performance testing, observability, SI tool integration, and cybersecurity applications.
• Deliver robust, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of major IT applications software projects, including software design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Participate in interagency working groups, task forces, and strategic planning sessions to align IT initiatives with government priorities.
• Lead project teams of technical specialists, analysts, and support staff; assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and stakeholder requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and hiring agency.
• Recruitment, relocation, or other incentives may be available depending on the hiring agency's policies.

What This Job Offers

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