IT Specialist (Appsw)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Provide for the effective development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and modification of major finance and/or accounting automation information systems to meet user needs and system requirements. Analyze functional and technical requirements to identify avenues for development or modification. Participate in systems requirement reviews; prepare system change and programming specifications; and specify programming instructions to document functional and technical requirements. Identify alternative system-design approaches and determine how modifications affect existing systems. Prepare and execute tests to validate system or subsystem software, review results for effectiveness in meeting specifications, and take corrective action as needed. The position requires specialized IT experience developing, implementing, coding, testing, operating, and modifying software and automated systems; conducting systems requirement reviews; applying IT principles and practices in the software development process; and using COBOL to code and maintain software solutions. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. The role may require a security clearance and favorable suitability determination. Occasional travel is required. Moving expenses will be paid; telework is rare and limited to case-by-case situations when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Demonstrated IT 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 the GS-11 level 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.
Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require a secret clearance or higher.
Complete applicable DoD 8140 foundational qualifications within 9 months and residential qualification requirements within 12 months, if required.
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 finance and/or accounting automation information systems to meet user needs and system requirements.
Analyze functional and technical requirements to determine development or modification approaches.
Participate in systems requirement reviews.
Prepare system change and programming specifications and document functional and technical requirements through programming instructions.
Identify alternative system-design approaches and assess how system modifications affect existing systems.
Prepare and execute tests to validate system or subsystem software.
Review test results against specifications and take necessary corrective actions.
Develop, implement, code, test, operate, and modify software and automated systems; conduct systems requirement reviews; and use COBOL to code and maintain software solutions.