Mainframe/CICS Architect

WorkScoop; Woodlawn (MD); Hybrid; USD 169,279 - 197,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

WorkScoop seeks an IT Specialist (GS-15) in Woodlawn, MD, with telework eligibility, for a permanent full-time role. Competitive pay in the GS-15 band and a flex-time schedule are offered.

The position requires providing strategic IT counsel, conducting analyses of SSA IT initiatives, and presenting actionable recommendations. Candidates must have GS-14+ experience and U.S. citizenship; no security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail – thorough and conscientious with detail.
• Customer Service – assess customer needs, provide information, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Oral Communication – clear and convincing presentations tailored to audience.
• Problem Solving – identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Specialized experience: GS-14+ level experience in support, design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex enterprise CICS, MQ, and DB2 systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and counsel to senior leaders on IT initiatives.
• Engineer studies and analyses to align SSA IT systems with mission and resolve performance problems.
• Lead or conduct analyses of proposed improvements to SSA operations.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, and oral briefings on long-range objectives and legislative options.
• Collaborate with intergovernmental groups to oversee and implement critical changes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

IT Specialist positions are filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections are processed as new appointments to the civil service. Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

Overview

Location: Woodlawn, MD; Durham, NC (telework eligible).
Pay: $169,279 – $197,200 per year (GS‑15).
Schedule: Full‑time, Flex‑Time.
Annual travel is not required.
Appointment type: Permanent.
Security clearance: None required.
Background check: Suitability/Fitness.
Risk level: Critical‑Sensitive (CS)/High Risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and counsel to senior leaders on short‑ and long‑range IT initiatives supporting SSA programs and policies.
• Engineer studies and analyses to ensure SSA’s IT systems align with mission, goals and operations; resolve complex IT performance problems.
• Lead or conduct analyses of proposed improvements or enhancements to SSA operations.
• Prepare and present written reports, memoranda, oral briefings, seminars, workshops, and recommendations concerning long‑range objectives, including legislative options.
• Collaborate with intergovernmental and industry advisory groups to oversee, design and implement critical changes and enhancements in areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail – thorough and conscientious with detail.
• Customer Service – assess customer needs, provide information, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Oral Communication – clear and convincing presentations tailored to audience.
• Problem Solving – identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.

Specialized experience: At least 52 weeks of GS‑14 or higher experience at or above GS‑14 level in support, design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex enterprise CICS, MQ, and DB2 systems. Experience must be clearly documented in resume.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959 (www.sss.gov).
• Fingerprinting, background, and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers contingent on investigation results.
• Probationary period of one year may be required.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• No discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, paid leave, and other standard federal benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Social Security Administration is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is not based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected characteristics.