IT Specialist (Application Software)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (Application Software)

• Focus: enterprise application software design, development, testing, deployment, and production support

Description

Analyzes, designs, develops, and modifies application software to meet user and logistics business needs. Configures solutions to align with enterprise architecture, security, and privacy accreditation requirements, and supports solution feasibility through collaboration with functional and technical stakeholders. Executes testing, manages releases and deployments, troubleshoots production issues, and improves integration and lifecycle support processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and modify application software solutions

• Configure software and implement functional designs consistent with enterprise architecture and security/privacy requirements

• Perform requirements analysis and technical feasibility assessments with stakeholders

• Conduct risk analysis for software development impacts, schedules, and mitigation strategies

• Prepare test descriptions, create test data, and execute comprehensive testing (including system qualification and CSCI/HWCI)

• Manage software releases and deployments; coordinate installation and emergency recovery procedures

• Research and resolve transaction errors; monitor production/test systems using daily metrics

• Research new integration methodologies to improve software design, documentation, testing, and lifecycle support

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Security requirement: Non-Critical Sensitive

• One year of specialized experience directly related to application software analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support (GS-12 requires experience equivalent to GS-11)

• Experience demonstrating: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving

• Male candidates born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

• Must meet DoD/Defense Acquisition Workforce qualification requirements and complete required DoD certifications within required timeframes

• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position held.