IT Specialist (APPSW)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Specialist (APPSW) is a senior technical member of an application system development team. The position is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and implementation of overall system architecture for assigned projects. It analyzes functional requirements, change proposals, and existing software, systems, databases, and local area network solutions to determine whether new applications or modifications to existing applications are feasible. The specialist applies current and emerging software development technologies to system-level development and modification tasks; develops detailed logic, application software, and job control specifications; troubleshoots system design and software problems; and responds to system-level problem reports. The position also seeks approval for proposed modifications, develops schedules, monitors schedule progress, and reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to stay current with operating-system and development-environment changes. This is a federal national security position open to U.S. citizens. It may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. The role may be subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and may be permitted only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required. Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and, if applicable, registration for Selective Service.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination and any required security clearance; failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, including reviewing own and others’ IT work or data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
IT-related customer service experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and developing or identifying tailored IT products and services.
Oral communication experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on IT systems, projects, or daily operations, including explaining technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Problem-solving experience identifying alternatives for complex IT issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in federal service.
Specialized experience evaluating and customizing software and systems across the full SDLC, including analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Specialized experience establishing, configuring, and securing API connections, integrations, and web services such as REST, SOAP, and GraphQL.
Specialized experience conducting systems requirement reviews and implementing modifications.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, education, 90-day-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within the stated timeframe, where applicable.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
Complete applicable DoD 8140 foundational and residential qualification requirements within the stated timeframes, if subject to them.

Nice To Haves

DFAS recognizes competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications and considers education and certifications among selection criteria.
Qualifying paid or unpaid volunteer experience may receive credit.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and implement system architecture for assigned application system projects.
Analyze functional requirements, change proposals, and existing software, systems, databases, and local area network solutions to assess feasibility of new applications or modifications.
Apply current and emerging software development technologies to system-level development and modification tasks.
Develop detailed logic, application software, and job control specifications for new or existing systems.
Troubleshoot system design and software problems.
Respond to system-level problem reports.
Obtain approval for proposed modifications, develop schedules, and monitor schedule accomplishment.
Review technical literature and executive software guidance to stay informed about operating-system and development-environment modifications, enhancements, and extensions.
Evaluate, customize, and support software and systems throughout the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Establish, configure, and secure API connections, integrations, and web services.
Conduct systems requirement reviews and implement modifications.