IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

U.S. Department of Defense; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense in Cleveland, OH, Information & Technology Directorate, seeks a senior software professional to contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and overall system architecture for assigned projects.

The role involves expert analysis of requirements and feasibility studies on new or modified applications, using current and emerging software development technologies. You will develop system-level software, troubleshoot design issues, and monitor project schedules

Responsibilities

• Senior technical member of an application system development team responsible for design, development, maintenance, and overall system architecture implementation for assigned projects.
• Conducts expert analysis of functional requirements, change proposals, and current software, system, database, local area network solutions and determines feasibility of new applications or modification of existing applications.
• Applies current and emerging software development technologies to perform system level development and modification tasks. Develops detailed logic, application software, job control specifications for new or existing systems.
• Trouble-shoots system design and software problems. Responds to system level problem reports and gain approval of proposed modifications, to develop schedules, and to monitor schedule accomplishment.
• Reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to maintain knowledge of new and evolving modifications, enhancements, and extensions to operating system and development environment.

Job description

• Who may apply: All US Citizens


• Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl.


• We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information & Technology Directorate.

Duties

• Senior technical member of an application system development team responsible for design, development, maintenance, and overall system architecture implementation for assigned projects.


• Conducts expert analysis of functional requirements, change proposals, and current software, system, database, local area network solutions and determines feasibility of new applications or modification of existing applications.


• Applies current and emerging software development technologies to perform system level development and modification tasks. Develops detailed logic, application software, job control specifications for new or existing systems.


• Trouble‑shoots system design and software problems. Responds to system level problem reports and gain approval of proposed modifications, to develop schedules, and to monitor schedule accomplishment.


• Reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to maintain knowledge of new and evolving modifications, enhancements, and extensions to operating system and development environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship


• Suitable for Federal Employment


• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)


• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.


• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position may be subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.


• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.