IT Specialist (Appsw)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and modification of major finance and/or accounting automation information systems to meet user needs and systems requirements. Analyzes functional and technical requirements of IT systems to determine development or modification needed to meet mission objectives. Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customers to clarify requirements. Prepares system change and programming specifications and specifies programming instructions. Identifies alternative approaches to designing current or proposed systems and assesses how modifications or new systems or subsystems affect current systems. Prepares and executes tests for system or subsystem software validation, reviews results for effectiveness against specifications, and takes corrective action as needed. This position is with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. It is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. The position may require DoD 8140 foundational qualifications within 9 months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required. The position may include a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment; a favorable suitability review and security clearance may be required, and security eligibility must be maintained.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Demonstrate IT-related competencies in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 in the federal service.
Specialized experience developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems requirement reviews; applying IT principles and practices in software development; and using COBOL to code and maintain software solutions.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, 90-day-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within the stated timeframe.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to DFAS.
Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications and formal education may be considered as selection criteria; education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Qualifying volunteer experience may be credited.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, operate, maintain, and modify major finance and/or accounting automation information systems to meet user needs and system requirements.
Analyze functional and technical IT system requirements and determine development or modification needed to meet mission objectives.
Participate in systems requirement reviews and coordinate with customers to clarify requirements.
Prepare system change and programming specifications and specify programming instructions.
Identify alternative approaches to designing current or proposed systems.
Determine how system modifications or new systems or subsystems affect current systems.
Prepare and execute tests for system or subsystem software validation.
Review test results against specifications and take corrective action based on testing results.