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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT SPECIALIST - **Company:** Department of Defense - **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Data Security, Information Management, Interoperability, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9016889/it-specialist ## About the Role One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: * Expert knowledge of combined, joint warfighting operationally and technical needs across all domains and all echelons to develop material (technical) and non-material data interoperability and integration. * Expert knowledge in Command, Department of Defense and Joint Staff goals and objectives to initiate and carry out work assignments, security procedures, resolve conflicts, and coordinate partnerships. * Providing requirements, architectures, strategies, roadmaps, guidelines, procedures, and assessments for the combined, joint warfighter dedicated for digital modernization. * Researching and solving technical and non-material challenges, recommending solutions based on a professional knowledge of information technology, policy, and requirements to develop, improve, and update Joint Staff (sea, air, land, maritime) in meetings and conferences., * Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. * Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. * Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ## Description * Resolve Combined Joint Warfighter C2 secure data sharing, data interoperability and integration requirements and gaps. * Reviews technical and operational architectures to support secure data sharing and overall technical design of enterprise. * Develop new and review and update existing processes, procedures, plans, policy and guidance for the combined joint warfighter. * Participate in/or support prototype or experiment designs as well assess prototypes and experiments advancing secure data sharing. * Assess and develop recommendations regarding Department of Defense, Joint and Multinational organizations prototypes, or experiments to determine how well they satisfy Department of Defense, Joint and Multinational data interoperability and integrations, secure data sharing, and digital modernization needs. * Technical and Thought Leadership in the following CORE COMPETENCIES, as defined/described in OPM Guidelines for 2210 series: Application Software, Application/System Reengineering, Data and Content Management, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology Policy Planning, Information Technology Systems Analysis., Application Software: Design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing application software. Develop software solutions which provide integrated information management and information technology capabilities to meet specified warfighter and business requirements. Application/System Reengineering: Knowledge, skill, and ability to transform applications and systems to utilize current technologies and methodologies to meet new business and regulatory requirements. Data and Content Management: Monitor, develop and implement plans, policies, programs, and processes to enhance the value of data and information assets. Enterprise Architecture: Develop and manage the enterprise structural framework to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the missions, goals, and processes of the organization. Information Technology Policy and Planning: Develop and promulgate Information Technology strategy, policy, guidance, and plans. Monitor to ensure consistency and compliance. 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