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# IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)

- **Company:** National Park Service
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $106,437.0 - $187,093.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Systems Analysis, Object-Oriented Software Development, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27959682/It-Specialist-Systems-Analysis-Colorado-Boulder-1031

## About the Role

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:

EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify for the 2210 series:
IT COMPETENCIES: For all positions individuals qualifying based on experience must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
 2. 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.
 3. 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.
 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

-AND-

To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

 * Identifying and recommending improvements to increase Information Technology (IT) performance and efficiency; and
 * Analyzing and providing solutions for cloud-based computing systems to enhance platform use.

## Description

As an IT Specialist (Systems Analysis), you will perform the following duties:

 * Serve as a senior technical authority architecting and directing the integration of enterprise cloud services, applications, and infrastructure while also evaluating the system landscape to diagnose architectural gaps, define strategic end-states, and deliver comprehensive solutions. Partner as a peer with cloud architects to align services with agency roadmaps and guide impact on overall information architecture.
 * Strategize enterprise-wide, integrated solutions by applying expert-level knowledge of diverse cloud platforms and design techniques to meet critical mission requirements. Systematize the evaluation and alignment of new Information Technology (IT) initiatives with existing processes, proactively mitigating enterprise-wide systemic impact.
 * Spearhead the evolution of custom cloud software solutions, object-oriented programming, and scripting standards to adapt to shifting business demands. Standardize the strategy for continuous integration/distribution pipelines and application lifecycle management, while coordinating enterprise-wide testing to resolve complex cloud defects.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-4is equivalent to the GS-13/14.

Key Requirements:

 * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
 * Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
 * More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
 * Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( )
 * Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
 * If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations:

 * One year probationary period may be required.
 * Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
 * Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
 * Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

 * Your performance and conduct;
 * Needs and interests of the agency;
 * Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
 * Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system., * Your resume must be no more than 2 pages . Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Please review the for additional requirements.

 * You are encouraged to make your resume and profile searchable https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/profile/searchable.
 * You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.
 * If you use your own resume or curriculum vitae, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume should include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if Federal); description of duties or work performed; starting and ending dates (month and year).
 * Part-Time work must be clearly identified and include the number of hours per week; if not identified, then work will be assumed to be Full-Time. (NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, typically 16-32 hours per week.)

 2. SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.

 3. Veteran's documentation: If you are requesting consideration under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) you must submit a copy of your Member 4, DD Form 214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or any other required supporting documents (VA letter, SF-15, etc). For more information, please click .
 * Active Duty Service Members: You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please .

 4. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation (see "Additional Information" section)

 5. Documentation supporting NOAA Commissioned Corps: NOAA Form 56-16 or other documentation supporting active duty in NOAA Corps.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:

 * Performance Appraisals
 * Incentive Awards

In accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards during the selection process.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .


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