Information Technology Specialist (Development and Analysis) Senior Solutions Architect
Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
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Job Summary
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- Serves as Senior IT Specialist (Applications Software) and Senior Solution Architect delivering enterprise architecture to design modernize integrate and sustain secure software solutions in the DCAA enclave.
- Coordinates with cyber privacy data records 508 legal and acquisition stakeholders to embed compliance requirements into solution delivery. Supports but does not replace determinations assigned to responsible officials.
- Provides authoritative technical guidance on application technologies integration approaches platform tooling database services and supporting technologies used to deliver enterprise solutions.
- Researches pilots and evaluates approved cloud automation and AI platforms; delivers implementation recommendations covering technical feasibility security privacy accessibility performance and mission value.
- Designs and integrates secure scalable enterprise applications using workflow/portfolio management platforms (such as ServiceNow) cloud native services modern frameworks (such as C#/.NET Python R) containers (Podman Docker) and APIs.
- Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program
All qualification and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to or above the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency with standards.
Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers assessing current information technology needs of customers and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems projects or daily operations including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement you must have one year specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: leading or performing enterprise software modernization integration efforts; delivering software using modern programming languages cloud-native containerized or comparable platforms; and collaborating with stakeholders to integrate applicable cybersecurity privacy or data-governance requirements into technical specifications and solution designs. communicating architectural decisions technical trade-offs and customer solutions to diverse audiences.
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement social security and thrift savings; health life and long term care insurance; paid vacation sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code flexible work schedules and transit subsidies.
Selective Service: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).
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 interest.
Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position you will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). For a critical sensitive position you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. For a special sensitive position you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level AND you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph.
Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.
Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.
Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agencys telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements working conditions and expectations for the position.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). 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 interest.
This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
