Summary
This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, implementing, maintaining, and modernizing academic applications supporting the Defense Information School.
Duties
As a Information Technology Specialist (APPSW) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the senior technical subject matter expert (SME) for application development supporting DINFOS academic and administrative systems. Performs application development throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, enhancement, and retirement. Develop software, interfaces, database objects, and technical documentation while coordinating implementation activities with developers, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, contractors, and stakeholders. Analyzes business processes and customer requirements supporting DINFOS educational and administrative missions. Translates functional requirements into technical specifications, application architectures, and system designs. Maintains software code, database structures, interface designs, testing plans, and implementation documentation throughout the application life cycle. Ensures applications remain reliable, maintainable, interoperable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.