INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

SelectUSA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government client is seeking an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) who will be responsible for providing technical guidance and recommendations in support of DoD systems. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including specialized IT experience and competencies in customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. This role demands a thorough understanding of security and privacy requirements throughout the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• IT-related experience demonstrating competencies in communication, problem solving, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical recommendations and guidance to Government personnel on software lifecycle.
• Designs applications to meet security and privacy requirements.
• Performs systems design, programming, and development.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Help Duties

• Provides technical recommendations and guidance to DCMA and other associated Government personnel on issues affecting the definition, design, development, and test strategies during all phases of the software life-cycle in support of DoD systems.
• Uses a variety of application programming languages and programming tools (case tools, reusable code, data warehouses) to write applications and interface software to satisfy users requirements in support of DoD systems.
• Designs applications to ensure that application meet security and privacy requirements.
• Documents, explains, and if necessary, makes necessary changes to applications in connection with security accreditation and platform certification reviews.
• Supports the development of plans, exception and verification of test databases, system testing, functional testing, Initial Operating (IOT) and Environment Testing (ET).
• Provides assistance to DCMA activities in resolution of systems problems and deficiencies in operational systems.
• Performs the system design, programming, and development of systems support, interface, and other unique applications.
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) your resume must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.

• 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

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
  
  

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional Information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: Yes
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Practitioner, Engineering Tech & Management certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources .
• Information Assurance (IA) Position: This position requires 8140 Intermediate and Advanced Foundational requirements.
  
  

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