IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)

• Ensures requirements are clear complete consistent and resolves conflicts.
• Analyzes and defines requirements and specifications for information discovery collection reuse and exchange.
• Codifies business requirements with project/application stakeholders.
• Documents and validates requirements using requirements traceability tools such as Git and Azure DevOps.
• Participates in requirements refinement with users to translate functional needs into system design/architecture.
• Recommends technical solutions for business process needs.
• Assists in developing user interface designs prototypes and specifications.
• Guides program areas through the FSIS IT governance process.
• Serves as liaison between OCIO developers and business stakeholders.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• If selected you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience or education as defined below.

FOR GS-11 CONSIDERATION: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems. This specialized experience must four (4) of the following:

• Working with customers to assist in guiding their IT needs through a governance process. Assisting in peer reviews and inspection of IT documentation.
• Assisting in prioritizing customers business requirements and user stories.
• Using initiative and resourcefulness in researching IT trends and patterns to adapt or modify traditional methods.
• Assisting in eliciting documenting analyzing and interpreting requirements/user stories for business process automation and ensure compliance with IT policy directives governing business application software development and standards.
• Working on multiple projects concurrently at various stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with software tool(s) to track requirements/user stories.
• Knowledge of agile software development methodology and processes.

• Using initiative and resourcefulness in researching IT trends and patterns to adapt or modify traditional methods.
• Assisting in eliciting documenting analyzing and interpreting requirements/user stories for business process automation within compliance with policy directives governing business application software development standards.
• Working on multiple projects concurrently at various stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of software tool(s) to track requirements/user stories.
• Guiding the customers through the IT governance process. Participating in peer reviews and inspection of IT documentation.
• Participating in prioritizing program areas business requirements and user stories.
• Identifying potential information technology (IT) improvements.
• Developing documenting and managing business requirements/user stories.
• Working knowledge of agile software development methodology and processes.

• Using initiative and resourcefulness in researching IT trends and patterns to adapt or modify traditional methods.
• Leading the eliciting documenting analyzing and interpreting requirements/user stories for business process automation within compliance with policy directives governing business application software development standards.
• Experience with software tool(s) to track requirements/user stories.
• Working on multiple projects concurrently at various stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Identifying potential information technology (IT) improvements.
• Preparing and presenting documentation for submission to an IT governance/approval process.
• Providing technical advice guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Utilizing agile software development methodology and processes.
• Guiding the customers and actively participating in the IT governance process. Actively participating in peer reviews and inspection of IT documentation. Recommending process improvement to IT governance process.
• Actively participating in prioritizing program areas business requirements and user stories.
• Analyzing and defining requirements/user stories and specifications for information discovery collection reuse and exchange.
• Analyzing application requirements/user stories to ensure they are clear complete consistent and unambiguous.

In addition to the above specialized experience requirements applicants will undergo a structure resume review to determine whether they meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) of the 2210 series. Successfully completing the 2210 series USAHire assessment with a passing score will be used as proof of possessing the necessary proficiency in the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork. A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum proficiency level (as defined by the 2210 series IOR) for the following competencies:

• Information Management
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Click here for more information on this series: OPM Information Technology Management Series 2210