IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET - DHA

Social Security Administration; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,675 - 182,316; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking an IT Specialist (APPSW) to fill .NET positions in Denver, CO. Applicants must have specialized experience in IT-related fields, including enterprise architecture and application development. Strong skills in problem solving, customer service, and oral communication are essential. The role involves handling AI duties among other responsibilities and comes with a salary range between $118,675 and $182,316 based on location.

Qualifications

• At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in IT-related areas.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, .NET/C# application development, and API integration.
• Advanced experience at or above the GS-13 level in enterprise IT architecture and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Effectively communicate with clients to assess needs and resolve issues.
• Perform duties related to AI functionalities within positions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

Duties

This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service – Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations; knows about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication – Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and makes recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications: Grade 13 – At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level or equivalent in IT-related areas such as enterprise IT architecture, .NET/C# application development, complex query and API integration, responsive web development, and knowledge of FISMA/NIST controls and 508 compliance.

Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 – At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at or above the GS‑13 level or equivalent in advanced enterprise IT architecture, team leadership for responsive web applications, cloud-native architectures, and advanced security and compliance practices.

Additional Information

Salary ranges by location:

• Denver, CO – $118,675 – $182,316
• Durham, NC – $111,147 – $170,750
• Wilkes‑Barre, PA – $106,437 – $163,514
• Woodlawn, MD / Urbana, MD – $121,785 – $187,093

As a condition of employment, a 1-year probationary period may be required during which performance, conduct, and alignment with agency goals will be evaluated.