IT Specialist (Application Architecture)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Washington, DC

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia enforces federal and District of Columbia criminal laws, represents the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and responds to community public-safety needs through coordinated law-enforcement efforts. The IT Specialist (Application Architecture) position supports the Office in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing on application and integration architecture, technology governance and strategic planning, and modernization and system sustainability. The position serves as a senior technical authority for application architecture, establishing standards for system design, integration, security, maintenance, and modernization. It evaluates system designs, vendor solutions, and enhancements; advises senior leaders on technology investments and related risks; maintains architecture and integration documentation; and coordinates testing and troubleshooting with vendors and partners. Responsibilities increase in complexity as training and experience progress. The position requires the ability to receive and retain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Meet the specialized-experience requirement: one year equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, including reviewing system designs, vendor solutions, and integrations; preparing technical documents; and participating in integration testing and troubleshooting to resolve system issues.
Have the ability to receive and retain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
Undergo satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable background investigation adjudication.
A one-year probationary period may be required if selected.
Specialized experience must be clearly described in the applicant's resume.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical authority for application architecture and establish standards for system design, integration, security, maintenance, and modernization.
Evaluate system designs, vendor solutions, and enhancements to identify technical risks, integration issues, and long-term support needs.
Advise senior leaders on technology investments, modernization priorities, system sustainability, and risks involving contracts or partner agreements.
Develop and maintain architecture documents and system integration requirements for data exchange, authentication, interfaces, and error handling.
Coordinate system testing and troubleshooting with vendors and partners, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with federal IT and security requirements.