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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead IT Specialist (APPSW) - **Company:** Social Security Administration - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,785 - $158,322 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Data Centers, Information Management, Transport Layer, Software Engineering, SQL Server Analysis Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Multiplatform - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13107659 ## About the Role Technical Leadership, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Technical Leadership, Social Security Administration, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Enterprise Applications, Leadership, Software Engineering, Technical Support, Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Visit the Required Documents section below for more information. YOUR RESUME OR SSA-45 MUST INCLUDE YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND YOUR ORGANIZATION (I.E., SECURITY AND RESILIENCY) OR YOU MAY BE FOUND INELIGIBLE. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail (Level 4, Advanced) - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service (Level 4, Advanced) - 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. Decision Making (Level 3, Intermediate) - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills (Level 4, Advanced) - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Oral Communication (Level 3, Intermediate) - 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 (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork (Level 4, Advanced) - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence (Level 4, Advanced) - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the position and have equipped them with the competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the role. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent. This experience must demonstrate proficiency in three of the following: * Recommended and implemented IT process improvements to meet business needs. * Developed and executed project plans for IT initiatives. * Led a team of IT Specialists in supporting and delivering IT projects * Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and resolve technical issue The specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., * Ability to lead a team or workgroup in the design, development, implementation and support of modern Enterprise Development IT projects. * Ability to provide technical guidance and IT problem resolution support to users and team members. * Ability to coordinate, collaborate and negotiate with other components and contractors. * Ability to communicate professionally and impartially through verbal, nonverbal, and electronic means. ## Description * Sign in * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * Events * Help Center * Search, Serves as a Team Leader in the Internal Systems & Data Center Strategy (ISDCS) Office of Enterprise Support, Architecture and Engineering providing leadership and technical support on matters involving SSAs multi-platform Enterprise Software Engineering Facility., Help * Integrates the work of a team where each member contributes a portion of the analyses, facts, information, proposed actions, or recommendations. * Plans, organizes, participates and provides directions to a team of specialists. Plans and organizes meetings; handles or assigns administrative details; orchestrates all team activities and oversees preparations of reports and presentations. * Identifies and integrates internal and external issues affecting immediate organization, such as those involving technical and administrative factors. * Reviews team work products for accuracy and completeness. Reviews and approves the substance of reports, decisions, case documents, contracts, or other action documents to ensure they accuracy. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * All application materials must be received by the closing date. * Applicants must be in good standing. * Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. * Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed. * Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted. * All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources., Applications for noncompetitive consideration will be accepted from SSA employees in the area of consideration who are currently serving under the following types of appointments: Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102 (U) appointments for individuals with disabilities and time limited appointments for veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Applicants serving under these provisions do not need to submit copies of your disability or Veterans documentation. However, you must submit a current SF-50 that provides information on the appointment authority under which you were hired. Otherwise, you will not receive non-competitive consideration. NOTE: Excepted service employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorney positions or Pathways Programs appointments (Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, and Interns) are not eligible for consideration. This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay. OTHER NOTES: The selectee will be required to file an OGE form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in accordance with 5 CFR section 2634, subpart i. This position is not eligible for telework. Relocation expenses will not be authorized. This is a high risk public trust position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action., Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help The following section provides information on supporting documentation that must be submitted., Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy