IT Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (GS-09)

Description

Support Payroll Operations by creating and maintaining innovative IT applications that help staff work more efficiently and accurately. Contribute to the continued development and enhancement of automated systems, including designing, coding, and implementing computer applications aligned with new legislation and federal policies affecting payroll systems. Automate manual processes by defining IT requirements, analyzing feasibility, proposing solutions, and assessing organizational impact.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop automated systems supporting payroll-related operations
• Design, code, implement, compile, and test computer applications and program files
• Develop both compiled and interpreted code solutions and program logic
• Prepare program specifications and determine alternative automation solutions
• Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Information Officer on networking, server administration, and database administration

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Suitable for federal employment based on background investigation; maintain favorable Continuous Vetting throughout employment
• Direct Deposit of pay required
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants unless exempt
• Meet GS-09 time-in-grade/specialized experience expectations

Qualifications (GS-09)

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including:
• Writing program code and implementing using programming languages
• Developing at least one payroll, personnel, and/or accounting system
• Experience with at least one coding environment, including Windows Forms applications
• Testing standards and procedures
• Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).