Information Technology Specialist (Applications)

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (Applications) in the IT Development and Analysis cluster. The role is titled Applications Specialist and is assigned to the Office of Information Technology, Civil Division.

Qualifying require­ments reference the 2210 Qualification Standard for GS-12 and above. You must meet all requirements by 09/11/2026 and ensure your resume supports the qualification responses.

Qualifications

• Meet specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in Federal Service.
• Experience with COTS and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience leading software development and system integration.
• Ability to integrate cybersecurity requirements into application lifecycles.
• Fulfill all qualification requirements by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and support enterprise app modernization.
• Provide technical leadership in software development and system integration.
• Coordinate upgrades and liaison with business, technical, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software development

System integration

Cybersecurity integration

Project management

Job description

This position is an Information Technology Specialist (Applications) within the IT Development and Analysis cluster. The position carries the organizational title of Applications Specialist and is assigned to the Office of Office of Information Technology, Office of Management Programs, Civil Division, Department of Justice.

Basic Qualifications (2210 series):

Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions.

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the position of Information Technology Specialist (Applications), at GS-2210-14, you must meet have at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal Service, performing duties such as defining technical requirements and supporting the implementation and modernization of enterprise applications, including COTS and cloud-based solutions; providing technical leadership in software development, system integration, testing, and performance improvement; integrating cybersecurity requirements into application lifecycles, supported security assessments, and ensured compliance with federal standards; managing technical projects, coordinating upgrades or modernization efforts, and serving as a liaison across business, technical, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/11/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.