It specialist

Summary

This position is located in Software Product Management (SPM), APPLICATIONS SERVICE LINE organization, Field Operations & Development, Office of Information Technology (OIT) serving as an Senior IT Specialist responsible for the full range of duties associated with one or more IT specialty areas required to support: FIELD DEVELOPMENT and COTS INTERFACE.

Duties

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Reviews directives, policies, programs, enterprise-wide functional user requirements and acquisition strategies/vehicles for program related issues to determine the impact and implications in supporting information systems.
• Makes recommendations on implementation strategies to include sources, acquisition strategy, funding, and fielding of applicable technologies for future systems.
• Plans, coordinates, develops, improves and implements efficient and economical management of information systems in support of Service Line activities.
• Develops or provides guidance for the solution of difficult and unprecedented problems resulting from new or modified operational management information concepts and requirements.
• Conducts applied and supporting research for management information systems by meeting with functional specialists to determine information needs.
• Applies limited functional knowledge of materiel acquisition, performance indicators, logistics, production base support, budget, personnel, cost, disbursement, reimbursement, executive message systems and energy consumption in developing new and/or improved information systems.
• Applies extensive knowledge of changes in the state-of-the-art regarding integrated information and control systems analysis and other scientific management techniques used in the development of information systems.

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles:

• Cybersecurity Code 621: Software Developer. Develops, creates, maintains, and writes/codes new (or modifies existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs.
• Cybersecurity Code 632: Systems Developer. Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development life cycle.
• Cybersecurity Code 422: Data Analyst. Examines data from multiple disparate sources with the goal of providing new insight. Designs and implements custom algorithms, flow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes.

For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: Cyber Career Pathways.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compressed/Flexible: Schedule available at the manager's discretion.

Telework: Ad hoc/situational. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist/ PD10062A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary, but may involve periods of walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, moving (up to 50 pounds) components and supplies, reaching, pulling, and working at a keyboard and monitor. Subject to call back outside tour of duty.

Working Conditions

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The environment involves everyday risks that require normal safety precautions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (I-9 Acceptable Documents).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described 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.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as: Providing technical expertise in SharePoint Platform Administration to support client and departmental sites, including managing permissions, training, site moves, and updates; delivering technical support for evaluating fixes to existing and newly implemented internal connectors and third party solutions; and working with SharePoint interoperability tools such as Power Tools and Nintex to develop and implement solutions hosted in SharePoint, as well as leading business process improvement and process enablement efforts within the SharePoint environment.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at OPM Qualification Standards.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

This is not a remote position. OIT has multiple worksites at various duty locations, and the individual(s) selected may be assigned to any federal government work site. This announcement will NOT be used for changing duty locations. If selected, and you are a current VA employee, and not on an approved exemption, you will continue to report to your current duty location. If selected you will be required to report to one of the following locations: Little Rock, AR; North Little Rock, AR; Phoenix, AZ; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Washington DC; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Hines, IL; North Chicago, IL; Bedford, MA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Detroit, MI; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO; Eatontown, NJ; Albany, NY; Cleveland, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Nashville, TN; Arlington, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; SeaTac, WA; Seattle, WA; Shepherdstown, WV.

If space is not immediately available a temporary exception to telework may be granted. If/when workspace is identified, the employee is expected to report to their assigned duty location.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at OPM Career Transition Resources.

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. Learn 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.