IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

• You will lead an application development team through the life cycle of an application’s development and manage the first half of the application’s life cycle process.
• You will plan and deliver a full range of customer support services during the development life cycle.
• You will support the maintenance of existing application software and provided avenues for development of new additions or modification of existing application software., * Analyzing legacy systems and migrate them to modern architectures to improve performance and ensure system reliability;
• Developing and maintaining backend services and database structures using Oracle, MySQL, or other relational database management systems;
• Maintaining, debugging, and troubleshooting applications to resolve operational issues;
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance to other developers;
• Utilizing version control systems and configuration management practices, such as Git and CI/CD pipelines, to track software changes and ensure predictable delivery;
• Developing applications with cybersecurity in mind, including implementing secure coding practices and resolving vulnerabilities; and
• Gathering, translating, and interpreting functional business requirements into technical design specifications for software development. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 621, proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies., Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing some or all of the following duties:
• Writing and implementing efficient code using languages and frameworks such as C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, or React, Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.