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It Specialist (Appsw)

Full Time
$101,401 – $156,755 Per Year
Closing on Jan 20, 2025

Location:
Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
15/01/2025
End Date:
20/01/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
25% or less

About U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command

About the Position: The Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC), headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is one of the most experienced and comprehensive support centers within the DOD. Looking to make a difference? Join our team! Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army’s primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force. AMC is one of the Army’s largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army’s global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC’s missions are wide ranging and critical. AMC’s workforce is at the core of the command’s support to the Warfighter. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a culture that puts people first, we have an extensive array of career paths available. Join today and be the power behind ensuring the best equipped and sustained fighting force in the world.

Job summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA Business & Technical Management Career Path (AcqDemo only} (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: INTEL ELECTRONIC WARFARE & SENSORS DIR Army Reprogramming Analysis Team.

Major duties

Serves as a technical expert regarding software support for IEWS systems in one or more IT functions such as software development, software testing. As well as evaluation, quality assurance, information assurance, information security, information technology, requirements/threat analysis, systems engineering, and systems integration. Applies expertise in the design and implementation of new requirements and modifications to existing software as well as software reprogramming. Information processed through these systems and the methods of input and output requires new systems designs. Support software includes operating systems, language processors, general-purpose support tools, application-oriented support tools, and system utility programs. As the lead or principal analyst, designs software modifications; evaluates software designs; evaluates systems configurations and monitors implementation. Evaluates test and quality assurance plans; analyzes system functional operations; coordinates actions required to ensure software suitability and supportability; identifies data items, message, display and report requirements. Develops coding structures and specifications; provides IT advice, assistance, and training to customers who manage the development, production, and sustainment of IEWS systems. Leads and coordinates the efforts of other IT Specialists and contractors in the analysis and development of future software design and programming techniques. Performs project and/or contract management duties. Formulates, plans, implements, manages, tracks, and evaluates large-scale and extremely complex IT support projects and their associated requirements and risks. Defines customer and stakeholder needs and constraints, clarifies objectives, develops resource requirements. Applies system architecture principles to develop and manage technical requirements and achieve the appropriate balance among resources, schedule, and technical requirements. Serves as a technical expert and Command representative in the area of IEWS MCDS to AMC, PEOs, DA, DoD, other government agencies, and industry on matters related to new IT/software concepts and other plans of significant impact and importance. Evaluates proposals provide technical guidance to contractors, resolve technical problem areas, observes progress, and evaluates performance. Participates in the department, Federal, and non-governmental national standardization committees relative to system software and database management issues; serves as the Command representative on working groups.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS-11). I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below based on the grade level required of the position being filled: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Developing and analyzing software design and programming; 2) Providing information technology troubleshooting, assistance and guidance to customers; and 3) Performing contract management duties such as preparing procurement documentation, evaluating proposals, approving acquisition requests, monitoring contractor performance, etc.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.