IT SPECIALIST (APPSW/INFOSEC)

• You will be designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based software solutions.
• You will write clean, testable, and well-documented code.
• You will collaborate with other developers, product managers, and QA site experts throughout the software development lifecycle.
• You will participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• You will troubleshoot and resolve software defects., A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Join the NAVAIR Depot Maintenance Systems team in the Digital Group of the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers as a Senior Software Developer and release engineer supporting the This position delivers modern, secure, mission-critical applications that enable depot maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations across the Navy aviation enterprise. The selectee will design, develop, test, document, and deploy enterprise Java-based applications, interfaces, and workbench solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities include translating customer needs into reliable, releasable software; resolving complex technical challenges; incorporating cybersecurity requirements throughout the software lifecycle; and helping improve system performance, usability, and mission outcomes.

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
• 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 is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Software Developer, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• 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., You must have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to the competencies listed above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as: 1) Analyzing, designing, developing, testing, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise software applications; 2) Developing secure, object-oriented Java applications; working with relational databases, web services, application interfaces, and software configuration-management tools; 3) Demonstrating experience translating customer and business requirements into technical solutions; troubleshooting complex application issues; preparing technical documentation; and incorporating information-security requirements, risk assessments, and security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

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., This job does not have an education qualification requirement.