This position located in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Business Solutions Center (BSC). OCIO provides information technology (IT) planning, design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, information assurance/security, information management, and IT customer support services for FSIS.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-13 grade level for consideration at the GS-14 grade level.) For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates: Developing web applications, mobile applications, machine learning, AI and other programming or coding that demonstrates expertise in software development. Performing application development using programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Go and SQL. Experience working with various frameworks or platforms such as .NET/.NET Core/.NET Maui and Django and/or others. Designing, developing, testing, and/or implementing software solutions. Utilizing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, industry best practices, and tools. Experience working with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems such as Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub and/or Gitlab. Working with databases such as Postgres and/or SQL Server. All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Please refer to the competency definition shown below, when addressing those 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
Develops, deploys, and debugs software for on-premises, cloud, mobile device, and prototype applications using programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Go and SQL.
Develops comprehensive unit tests for all developed source code.
Coordinates software configuration management in different application life cycle management systems, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and other open-source products.
Works with scheduling tools to create, update, review, and maintain Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation.
Provides technical support, guidance, and document review as the subject matter expert at various phases of the SDLC.
Acts as a technical advisor for application development within FSIS.
Generates and reviews levels of effort (LOE) and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
Provides oversight and technical leadership for external contract development efforts, and ensures compatibility with FSIS standards, policies, and infrastructure architecture.
Supports application production activities through continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, troubleshooting, and diagnosing problems.
Informs, develops, and recommends technical solutions and alternatives for senior management consideration.
Serves as contracting officer representative (COR).
Anticipates potential issues, and develops strategies to address said issues.