IT Specialist (Appsw)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The IT Specialist is a senior technical member of an application system development team, responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and implementation of overall system architecture for assigned projects. The position analyzes functional requirements, change proposals, and existing software, systems, databases, and local area network solutions to determine the feasibility of new applications or modifications to existing applications. It 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 obtains approval for proposed modifications, develops schedules, monitors schedule progress, and reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to stay current on operating-system and development-environment changes, enhancements, and extensions. The role requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including evaluating and customizing software and systems across the software development life cycle using SQL or PL/SQL. It also requires systems requirements review, implementing changes and modifications to correct issues, and applying IT principles and practices. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. This is a federal national-security position that requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable suitability determination; access to classified information and a security clearance may be required. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is very limited and may be provided only in rare, case-by-case circumstances determined by agency leadership. Occasional travel is required. The position may require a one-year probationary period and, under DoD 8140, may require foundational qualifications within nine months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and able to obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; a security clearance may be required.
Meet the IT competency requirements for attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 in the federal service.
Specialized experience evaluating and customizing software and systems through the software development life cycle using SQL or PL/SQL.
Experience conducting systems-requirement reviews, applying changes and modifications for corrective action, and applying IT principles and practices throughout the software development life cycle.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, education, and other qualification requirements.
Complete applicable DoD 8140 foundational and residential qualification requirements within the stated timeframes, if applicable.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to DFAS.
Occasional travel.
A background investigation is required; employment may be withdrawn if a favorable security determination cannot be obtained within a reasonable period.
Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Nice To Haves

Formal education and professional certifications are recognized in the selection process.
Relevant volunteer experience may be credited, including work with National Service programs and other organizations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and implement overall system architecture for assigned application-system projects.
Analyze functional requirements, change proposals, and existing software, systems, databases, and local area network solutions to assess the 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 remain current on operating-system and development-environment modifications, enhancements, and extensions.
Evaluate and customize software and systems through analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance using SQL or PL/SQL.
Conduct systems-requirement reviews and apply changes and modifications to take necessary corrective action.
Support functions across the software development life cycle.