IT Specialist - Microsoft Apps (Sharepoint) (APPSW/INFOSEC) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. DH-25-047-SP Department U.S. International Trade Commission
Salary $120,579.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 13 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/12/2025 Close Date 9/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

An independent Federal agency, the U.S. International Commission provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; hears and decides import injury cases; and publishes the United States' tariff schedule. You will find a working environment throughout the Commission that is dedicated to the development of your technical skills and a commitment to provide balance between your work and personal life.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)/Systems Engineering Division. As a SharePoint Administrator, the incumbent supports the implementation, maintenance and administration of the agency's SharePoint content management platform and supports the maintenance and administration of other content management systems (e.g., Drupal) used by the agency, as needed.

Major duties

  • Ensures the optimal implementation, maintenance and administration of the agency's SharePoint content management platform and supports the maintenance and administration of other content management systems (e.g., Drupal).
  • Designs, develops and maintains web-based applications using higher level computer languages, frameworks and software packages.
  • Leads software projects, being responsible for all aspects of a project's end-to-end technical implementation, and provides software engineering guidance, support and coordination to customers and IT project teams.
  • Researches and evaluates new technologies, as needed, to determine their feasibility and value for use within the portfolio.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.
  • You must be able to pass a background investigation.
  • You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.

You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following:

(1) Ensuring the optimal implementation, maintenance and administration of a SharePoint online, including operations and support for implementing forms, lists, web parts and workflows; AND
(2) Performing application programming activities through all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including designing, coding, testing, debugging, deploying and maintaining complex applications following an Agile development methodology, utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint Framework, and applying industry-standard procedures and techniques (e.g., configuration management, source code control); AND
(3) Providing expert technical analysis of software technologies and products to determine their feasibility for use and to make recommendations on the value of adopting that product for beneficial use in the technology portfolio.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following:

(1) Ensuring the optimal implementation, maintenance and administration of a SharePoint online, including operations and support for implementing forms, lists, web parts and workflows; AND
(2) Performing application programming activities through all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including designing, coding, testing, debugging, deploying and maintaining complex applications following an Agile development methodology, utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint Framework and applying industry-standard procedures and techniques (e.g., configuration management, source code control); AND
(3) Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to manage and direct project teams comprised of technical IT experts (both FTE and contractor); coordinate assigned projects from development to production; identify and obtain required resources; develop milestones; and report progress to senior management to achieve cost, schedule and performance goals; AND
(4) Providing expert technical analysis of software technologies and products to determine their feasibility for use and to make recommendations on the value of adopting that product for beneficial use in the technology portfolio.

In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating these competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough, precise and consistent when accomplishing a task with concern for all the areas involved. Achieves quality in all tasks performed.

Customer Service - Establishes collaborative working arrangements with business partners 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 anticipate and identify their needs to determine the most effective high-quality service or solution. Demonstrates a "can do" attitude in servicing the customer and communicates effectively when they "can't do" and "why."

Communication - Communicates in a clear and convincing manner with officials, managers/supervisors, both verbally and in writing in order to advise and gain acceptance with recommendations that may not always be readily accepted. Independently addresses and resolves issues that may be construed as sensitive or controversial.

Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes sound recommendations. Delivers solutions and decisions that have a positive, far-reaching, and comprehensive organizational impact.

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 information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.

This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.0 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.

The Commission may offer recruitment incentives for this position.

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.

Benefits

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is a Direct Hire position and not subject to category rating. Please update the how you will be evaluated section with the following and let me know when it is updated:

This position is announced under a government-wide Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for INFOSEC positions in the GS-0110 series. Under this Direct-Hire authority, applicants are required to meet minimum qualification requirements at the grade level(s) of interest. Veteran's Preference, Schedule A, Category Rating, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY under Direct-Hire Authority regulations.

Appointments made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Civil Service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the Civil Service. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Mastery of Microsoft SharePoint tools and services and experience with other content management systems sufficient to implement, maintain and administer sites and capabilities using those technologies in order to support ongoing and evolving operations.
  2. Mastery of, and skill in applying, software development concepts and methods throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including software analysis, design, development, testing, installation and maintenance, to implement a multifunctional development project of a new system or for major enhancement to an existing system.
  3. Mastery and skill in applying project management principles, methods, and practices to manage and direct project teams comprised of technical IT experts (both FTE and contractor); coordinate assigned projects from development to production; identify and obtain required resources; develop milestones; and report progress to senior management to achieve cost, schedule and performance goals.
  4. Broad knowledge of new and emerging information technologies sufficient to analyze potential applicability and advise on use.
BASIS OF RATING: Your resume will be evaluated by a Subject Matter Expert Panel (SME).Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members.

To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12799033

Required Documents

To receive consideration, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 11:59 PM ET09/22/2025 .

1. Resume.Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the following information:

  • paid and non-paid experience, including job titles, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary;
  • knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position;
  • specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and
  • names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

2. Occupational Questionnaire. A complete job-specific occupational questionnaire submitted through your Application Manager account or faxed using the methods outlined in the How to Apply section.

3. Veterans' Preference.If claiming veterans' preference, you must indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.

A. For 5-pointveterans' preference, you must provide:

  • a copy of your DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge which shows the type of discharge and dates of active duty (Member 4 copy preferred).

B.If you are currently on active duty, to receive 5-point preference you must provide an official statement of service from your command/unit which states:

  • your branch of service;
  • period(s) of service;
  • campaign medals or expeditionary medals earned;
  • expected discharge type and date; and
  • date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave

If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD 214 prior to your appointment with our agency.

C. To receive10-pointveterans' preference, you must provide: -any documentation required by this form to support your claim. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if you meet the requirements. You can obtain an SF-15 through this link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/.To access to your DD 214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.

4. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles.You must submit the following documents:

  • a copy of your agency notice;
  • a copy of your most recent performance rating; and
  • a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

5. Cover Letter.This is optional.

6. Special hiring authority applicants:If you are applying under a special hiring authority you must submit proof of eligibility with your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/22/2025 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.

3. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

The Vacancy ID is 12799033.

Agency contact information

Steve Parker
Address
Office of the Chief Information Officer
500 E St SW
Washington, DC 20436
US

Next steps

Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:

  1. Upon receipt of your application
  2. Upon minimum qualifications determination
  3. After candidates have been referred to the hiring official
  4. Once a selection has been made


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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