IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Bureau of Economic Analysis • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Economic Analysis and may be used to fill other IT Specialist (Applications Software), ZP-2210-3 positions at the same location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. The role supports BEA statistical, collection and dissemination, and business support systems through database-related development, modernization, enhancement, operations, and maintenance. The specialist executes all phases of the BEA Software Development Life Cycle, from business analysis and requirements gathering through design, documentation, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing operation and maintenance. The position also identifies and helps implement common database structures and techniques across BEA database-driven applications and systems where appropriate.

Requirements

• Meet the IT-related experience competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• For Band 3 (GS-11), have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band 2 (GS-9) in Federal service, including specialized experience in the areas described in the posting, or qualify through the stated education alternative.
• Have experience working with Microsoft SQL Server Database Management System.
• Have experience building and maintaining database objects such as tables, views, schemas, synonyms, stored procedures, and user-defined functions using T-SQL.
• Have experience performing database normalization activities and working with SQL graph data structures.
• Have experience with data pipelines for batch data processing and ETL activities.
• Have experience with agile software development and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Have experience using SQL Server Management Studio, ERWIN Data Modeler, and Visual Studio Code.
• Have experience with Git software version control systems and data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV.
• Alternatively, have three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
• Meet time-in-grade or time-in-band requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Be registered for Selective Service if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform database-related development, modernization, and enhancement activities for BEA statistical, collection and dissemination, and business support systems.
• Carry out operational and maintenance activities for BEA systems.
• Execute all phases of the BEA Software Development Life Cycle, including requirements gathering, design and documentation, development, testing, implementation, and operation and maintenance.
• Identify and assist in implementing common database structures and techniques across database-driven applications and systems where appropriate.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree