IT Specialist (Appsw)
About The Position
The IT Specialist provides for the effective development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and modification of major finance and/or accounting automation information systems developed in COBOL. The position analyzes functional and technical requirements for proposed or existing COBOL systems to identify development or modification options; participates in requirements reviews and coordinates with customer and functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements; prepares system-change and programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs, outputs, structures, and other documentation; participates in test-readiness reviews and briefs technical and non-technical staff; and prepares system documentation to improve software development processes. This is a federal position with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility, security, and specialized-experience requirements. Occasional travel is required, moving expenses will be paid, and telework is limited to rare, case-by-case situations when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Meet federal suitability requirements; the position may require access to classified information and a favorable security determination or clearance.
- For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
- Serve at least three months after the latest competitive appointment in federal service.
- Possess IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving at or above the position's level.
- Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade (GS-11), including developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems-requirement reviews; applying IT principles and practices in software development; and in-depth experience using COBOL.
- Meet the qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise stated.
- Complete applicable DoD 8140 foundational qualifications within nine months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months, if required.
- New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, operate, maintain, and modify major finance and/or accounting automation information systems developed in COBOL.
- Analyze functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing COBOL IT systems to determine options for development or modification.
- Participate in systems-requirement reviews and coordinate with customer/functional representatives and technical personnel to clarify requirements.
- Prepare system-change and programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs, outputs, structures, and other analytical products that document functional and technical requirements.
- Participate in test-readiness reviews and brief technical and non-technical staff.
- Prepare system documentation to improve software development processes.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
- Moving expenses will be paid.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
