IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (Applications Software)

• Focus: Analyze IT system requirements and support software development documentation and reviews

Description

You will analyze functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to determine what changes are needed to meet mission objectives. You will prepare system change/programming specifications and design documentation, participate in critical design reviews, and produce system documentation aligned with industry standards (e.g., CMM). You will also support software development activities including requirement reviews and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements for IT systems

• Prepare system change/programming specifications (inputs, outputs, structures, and programming instructions)

• Create design documents and participate in critical design reviews

• Produce system documentation to improve software development processes (e.g., CMM)

• Conduct systems requirement reviews and apply corrective actions

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Suitable for federal employment

• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

• Favorable suitability review and security clearance (may require access to classified information)

• New hires must pass E-Verify

• Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification within 12 months

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in software/automated systems development and requirement review/corrective action

• Meet basic competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, problem solving

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off

• Educational benefits

• Moving expenses paid