IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN).

Bureau of Naval Personnel; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Naval Personnel seeks an IT professional to develop and implement data integrations between Salesforce and external systems in a DoD setting. You will partner with contractors and Partner Institutions to gather requirements and architect scalable solutions, while enforcing data security and building workflows.

You will lead Jira‑driven delivery and keep SOPs up to date for continuous alignment with Navy goals.

Qualifications

• Specialized IT experience applying Agile, Scrum, DataOps and Lean to IT product development.
• Experience providing technical guidance on IT projects including acquisition management and budget oversight.
• Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, APEX, VS Code, XML, JSON, and web APIs.
• Experience with DDL, DML, triggers, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement seamless data integrations between Salesforce and external systems.
• Collaborate with contractors and Partner Institutions to gather and analyze requirements, designing solutions.
• Assist with data security, configure Salesforce, and build workflows and validation rules.
• Oversee task assignments and monitor progress using Jira to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain SOPs and documentation, provide guidance, conduct reviews, and address issues to align with goals.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

DataOps

Lean

API integration

REST/SOAP APIs

Apex

Visual Studio Code

XML/JSON

Data modeling

DDL/DML

Jira

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Duties

• You will develop and implement seamless data integrations between Salesforce and external systems.
• You will collaborate with contractors, cross-functional terms, and Partner Institutions (PIs) to gather and analyze business requirements, designing and architecting solutions using various technologies.
• You will assist with implementing data security measures, configuring Salesforce, building workflows, and creating validation rules to optimize the platform's functionality.
• You will oversee task assignments and monitor progress using Jira boards to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
• You will maintain the accuracy of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation, provide guidance, conduct reviews, and promptly address issues to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy 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
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 451 SYSADMIN, proficiency level ADVANCED the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel‑related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying Agile, Scrum, DataOps, and Lean methodologies to develop processes, procedures, and practices that align with IT product development and business needs; 2) Collaborating to provide technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on IT projects, including support for acquisition management, staffing, and budget oversight; 3) Implementing data security measures, configuring Salesforce, building workflows, and creating validation rules to optimize the platform's functionality; 4) Possessing strong knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, APEX, Visual Studio Code, XML, JSON, and web APIs; and 5) Working with Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Manipulation Language (DML), triggers, and data modeling.

Your experience must reflect skill in the following four competency areas:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT‑related experience demonstrating this competency include: Testing software to ensure reliability.
• 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. IT‑related experience demonstrating this competency include: Collaborating with contractors and cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
• 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 appropriately. IT‑related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing technical advice and recommendations on IT projects.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT‑related experience demonstrating this competency include: Analyzing and presenting data insights effectively.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the OPM Federal Wide direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre‑employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.