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 designing, developing, and maintaining assigned systems and implementing their overall architecture. The role analyzes functional requirements, change proposals, and existing software, systems, databases, and local area network solutions to determine whether new applications or modifications to existing applications are feasible. It applies current and emerging software development technologies to system-level development and modification work; develops detailed logic, application software, and job-control specifications; troubleshoots system-design and software problems; and responds to system-level problem reports. The specialist obtains approval for proposed modifications, develops schedules, monitors schedule progress, and reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to stay current on changes and enhancements to operating systems and development environments. This is a U.S. Department of Defense position with DFAS. It is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability review and security clearance. The position may be subject to DoD 8140 foundational and residential qualification requirements. Applicants for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl; the announcement may also be used to fill other positions in the Information & Technology Directorate. Moving expenses will be paid. Telework is limited and may be provided only rarely, on a case-by-case basis, when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Suitable for federal employment and, where applicable, registered for Selective Service.
A favorable suitability review and security clearance may be required; employees must maintain eligibility for any sensitive position they occupy.
Meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements that may apply, including Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, including reviewing IT work or data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
Demonstrate customer-service experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and identifying or developing tailored IT products and services.
Demonstrate oral-communication experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on IT systems, projects, or operations, including explaining technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrate problem-solving experience identifying alternatives to complex IT issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-12, evaluating and customizing software and systems through analysis, design, development, programming, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance; reviewing system requirements and applying changes or modifications for corrective action; and applying IT principles and practices across the software development life cycle.
Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
A favorable background and security determination is required for sensitive positions; failure to obtain or maintain eligibility may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications and formal education are recognized in the selection process, alongside experience and other criteria.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and implement the overall architecture of assigned application systems.
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 stay current on operating-system and development-environment modifications, enhancements, and extensions.