IT Specialist (APPSW)

Defense Logistics Agency•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

This IT Specialist (APPSW) position is within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations (J6), Program Executive Office (J62), Enterprise Service Area Portfolio Management. The position provides varied application programming services and works on a team to develop and/or integrate application software solutions addressing the logistics business needs of the DLA user community. The employee interfaces with J62 functional analysts and developers to determine system change requirements and participates in business planning and strategy sessions with representatives from DLA, the Department of Defense, and the military services. The employee also works with functional analysts and other developers to configure software and implement functional designs, ensuring solutions are compatible with DLA architectural policy, directives, and systems architecture. The position may be filled at one of several listed locations. Salary ranges vary by location: Battle Creek, MI ($89,508–$116,362); Columbus, OH ($93,400–$121,422); Dayton, OH ($92,841–$120,696); Fort Belvoir, VA and New Cumberland, PA ($102,415–$133,142); Ogden, UT ($89,508–$116,362); Philadelphia, PA ($98,630–$128,221); or Richmond, VA ($93,499–$121,551). The tour of duty is a set schedule, and the position may be used to fill various shifts within DLA Information Operations, J6.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • One year of specialized experience directly related to the position that equips the applicant with the competencies to perform the work; at GS-12, this must be equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system.
  • Specialized experience analyzing and documenting user requirements, identifying needs, evaluating technical feasibility, suggesting alternatives, and developing software-design solutions.
  • Specialized experience analyzing, designing, documenting, developing, integrating, modifying, testing, installing, implementing, and supporting new or existing COTS/GOTS software.
  • Experience using application programming languages such as SAP ABAP, BASIC, Java, shell scripting, PL/SQL, and SQL Developer.
  • Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement's closing date.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
  • Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
  • Employees must refrain from illegal drug use; drug testing may apply, including pre-employment and random testing for designated positions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide application programming services.
  • Develop and/or integrate application software solutions that meet DLA user community logistics business needs.
  • Interface with J62 functional analysts and developers to determine system change requirements.
  • Participate in business planning and strategy sessions with representatives from DLA, DoD, and the military services.
  • Work with functional analysts and other developers to configure software and implement functional designs.
  • Ensure solutions are compatible with DLA architectural policy, directives, and systems architecture.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package; the employee and family will have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.
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