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Client Server Software Engineer DHA


Job Location:

Woodlawn, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 131342 - 131342
Posted: 6 October 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

IT Specialist position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements 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 to the civil service. 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 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 artificial intelligence duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Selective Service Registration if applicable ()
  • Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
  • Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
  • Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
  • Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin
Qualifications

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered please visit the new resume guidance for more information.

READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.


The Social Security Administrations technology team plays a vital role in supporting the agencys mission to serve millions of Americans. We are responsible for the strategic planning implementation operation and maintenance of the agencys computer systems and enterprise information technology infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to designing building testing and delivering innovative technology solutions that ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability of critical services to the public.

Our technology environment is robust and dynamic spanning agency data centers and hybrid cloud platforms. We provide continuous operations management for essential applications maintain and monitor all computer storage network assets and technology services and ensure seamless high-performance delivery for key workloads such as online services Social Security number verification and secure data exchanges. We also lead governance activities for infrastructure and software change management capacity planning and performance testing guaranteeing a highly available and resilient environment. We are committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to optimize processes enhance system efficiency and improve the experience for both users and employees.

With multiple specialized divisions a central operations center and regional service support centers our team delivers comprehensive support and exceptional customer service to agency employees state partners and industry collaborators. If you are passionate about technology innovation and public service we invite you to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of digital government services.

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

Attention to Detail (Level 4 Advanced) - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service (Level 4 Advanced) - 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.

Decision Making (Level 3 Intermediate) - Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Information Management (Level 4 Advanced) - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.

Interpersonal Skills (Level 4 Advanced) - Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

Oral Communication (Level 3 Intermediate) - 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 (Level 4 Advanced) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Teamwork (Level 4 Advanced) - Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Technical Competence (Level 4 Advanced) - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the position and have equipped them with the competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the role. These knowledge skills and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled.

To qualify at the GS-14 level you must have specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. This experience must demonstrate proficiency in the following:


Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series 2210

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.

Recruitment incentive may be authorized

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

IC