Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior IT Specialist (APPSW) and full-stack software developer for USFK TD3. Designs, develops, integrates, deploys, and sustains secure application solutions and automations that improve mission decision support and operational readiness.

Job Description

About the Technology and Decision Dominance Directorate: The Technology and Decision Dominance Directorate (TD3) is at the forefront of USFK's strategic initiative to enhance theater operational readiness. As the command's primary authority for digital transformation, data governance, and technology modernization, TD3 spearheads a "Data-Centric" shift in modern warfare. The directorate consolidates the functions of the Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) to treat data as a refined weapon system and accelerate the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI/ML and Edge Computing, into the kill chain. The core mission of TD3 is to achieve "Decision Dominance," enabling our forces to out-pace adversary decision-making cycles and maintain a decisive strategic advantage. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements: Additionally, for all positions individuals must also have IT related experience demonstrating each of the seven competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 4. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 5. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 6. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 7. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. In addition to the basic requirements of this position, the incumbent must also meet the specialized experience described below. Specialized Experience: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which includes: (1) Applying principles and practices of full-stack application development to build and sustain software solutions in an enterprise environment. (2) Developing and testing applications and analytics using technologies such as the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), developing custom solutions with SharePoint Framework (SPFx), or contributing to the development of modules within mission platforms like Maven Smart Systems (MSS). (3) Participating in requirements analysis to translate operational needs into technical specifications and assisting in the sustainment of applications throughout the software development lifecycle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). ***Special Note for Military Members*** MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement ** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appointable within 120 days. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).