IT Specialist (Data Management)

U.S. Army; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a Full Stack Developer and technical advisor to design and maintain a custom project management database application linking multiple users and automated systems.

The role may work independently or lead a team; candidates should have experience testing, diagnosing data management issues, and participating in IT modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized IT experience including testing and optimization.
• Experience diagnosing data management problems and IT modernization projects.
• Ability to assess and communicate IT needs and solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service, oral communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a custom project management database application with multiple users and system integrations.
• Lead or collaborate on IT modernization efforts and related projects.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Technical advisory

Testing applications

Diagnostic problem solving

Project collaboration

Job description

Serves as Full Stack Developer and technical advisor in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in the discipline of full stack development to include software, infrastructure architecture, data management, and system integration. The primary work product of this role is a custom project management database application with multiple users and links to other automated information systems.

This position may work independently or lead work with other developers. 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.

Specialized and Other Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Testing and optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Diagnosing and resolving data management problems and issues
• Participating in IT related projects to modernize IT systems and capabilities

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

(1) Attention to Detail

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.

(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 appropriate. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.

(4) Problem Solving

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.