Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)

US Peace Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Peace Corps seeks an IT Specialist in the Office of Finance - Financial Systems Division to design, develop, deploy, and maintain custom financial applications and integrate with Odyssey, the agency's financial management system. The role covers .NET applications, SQL Server databases, and Oracle E-Business Suite.

You will work on Agile, DevOps, and system integration projects, provide customer support, and ensure IT systems are secure and reliable.

Qualifications

• Designing and maintaining .NET, SQL Server, and Oracle-based financial applications.
• Leading development projects using Agile, DevOps, and system integration practices.
• Administering and securing IT systems, including troubleshooting, customer and web application support.

Skills

.NET

SQL Server

Oracle

Agile methodologies

DevOps

IT security

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Finance - Financial Systems Division. As an IT Specialist the incumbent is primarily responsible for the design, development, deployment, customer service and maintenance of the custom financial applications and the integration with Odyssey, the Agency's financial management system. The supported Financial Systems are comprised of custom .NET applications, SQL Server databases, and Oracle E-Business Suite.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at one grade level.

Specialized Experience at the FP-03 (GS-13) Level:

To qualify for this position at the FP-03 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-04 or GS-11/12. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes all of the following:

• Designing and maintaining .NET, SQL Server, and Oracle-based financial applications.
• Leading development projects using Agile, DevOps, and system integration practices.
• Administering and securing IT systems, including troubleshooting, customer and web application support.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Please note:

• Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements.
• Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups).
• One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.
• For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.