Senior IT Specialist, CG-2210-14, 2023-HQ-B0340

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Information Technology, FDITECH of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, providing a wide-range of Information Technology (IT) services to include application development, project management, data analytics, and technical assistance.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

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This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility.

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Duties

Manages the software development of multiple medium cost medium impact, and/or medium to high complexity IT Software Projects or assigned automated information systems (AISs) to support business customer needs.

Participates in problems analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolutions. Responsible for assembling the solution teams to resolve problems, resolve issues, troubleshoot, and perform analysis, resulting in working prototypes. Applies knowledge of current electronics/software engineering technology; and resolves discrepancies. Determines adequacy of software, computer, and product/system design and capabilities by performing design and code reviews. Architects, Designs and Develops software applications.

Works with internal partners, such as project team members, Section Chief, Deputy Director, and external partners, such as Business Users, other supporting groups and contractors, to complete projects/products. Independently plans, implements, reports on, and evaluates projects/products and tasks.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

 Background Investigation (BI) required

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-13 grade level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as experience developing solutions to integration/interoperability issues; designing, developing, and assisting with managing IT security systems that meet current and future business requirements; leading assigned projects; and providing advice on solutions on issues relating to federal security requirements and guidance.

You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:

• 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.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.