IT Specialist (Appsw/Sysanalysis)

Naval Air Systems Command • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This position is in the Information Systems Division, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast. The IT Specialist leads an application development team through the application development life cycle and manages the first half of that life cycle. The role plans and delivers customer support services during development, supports maintenance of existing application software, and provides avenues for developing new additions or modifying existing applications.

The position is a Cyberspace Workforce role (work role code 621, proficiency level Intermediate). The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. The position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods. It may also involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential pay, or unusual duty hours.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, performing some or all of the listed software development duties.
• Demonstrated skill in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyberspace Workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and for extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.
• Federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Lead an application development team through the application development life cycle and manage the first half of the life cycle process.
• Plan and deliver customer support services throughout the development life cycle.
• Support maintenance of existing application software and provide avenues for developing new additions or modifying existing application software.
• Write and implement efficient code using languages and frameworks such as C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, or React.
• Design, implement, and manage software applications throughout the full development life cycle.
• Analyze legacy systems and migrate them to modern architectures to improve performance and system reliability.
• Develop and maintain backend services and database structures using Oracle, MySQL, or other relational database management systems.
• Maintain, debug, and troubleshoot applications to resolve operational issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance to other developers.
• Use version control and configuration management practices, such as Git and CI/CD pipelines, to track software changes and support predictable delivery.
• Develop applications with cybersecurity in mind, implement secure coding practices, and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Gather, translate, and interpret functional business requirements into technical design specifications for software development.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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