Summary

This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As an IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW), you will serve as a business systems analyst and applications developer while applying regulations, specifications, guidelines, and WAPA policies and procedures to operations, control areas, and merchant business to meet the needs of the business partner/customer.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PHYSICALLY REPORT TO ONE OF THE DUTY LOCATIONS LISTED IN THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

As an IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW), some of your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Defines and validates the need and feasibility for new technology functionality or processes through consultation with business partners/customers.
Serves as a consultant and business liaison in areas affecting users and business partners/customer, their functional interfaces, and the impacts of procedural modifications.
Provides business insight to IT personnel involving design applications that meet business partner/customer needs.
Participates in multifunctional development projects in software analysis to identify and resolve IT systems and applications issues.
Serves as a project team member for multiple, simultaneous IT projects for an assigned WAPA project.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications..
Overtime and work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays may be required.
Total salary varies depending on location of position.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy.

Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 2210 Series as described below: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed 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: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government.

To qualify for the GS-12: In addition to meeting the IOR above, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service. This experience includes:

Performing development, integration, and ongoing support for custom software applications and data integrations in high-availability (24x7) environments to include working with modern software development languages/frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript), data integration technologies (e.g., TIBCO), and cloud-based platforms/services (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure).
Performing the deployment, installation, and configuration of application software and data integration components onto new or upgraded infrastructure whichinvolves collaborating with other IT lines of service (e.g., system administration, cybersecurity, networking) to ensure smooth transitions and continuous operation of critical systems.
Delivering day-to-day support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for mission-critical applications and data integrations including troubleshooting and resolving technical problems, designing functional extensions, developing reports/queries, and analyzing/resolving data issues (e.g., Power Transmission Billing Systems, Power plant generation management systems, Energy Trading Resource Calculator type systems, Power Marketing Contracts Systems, Power Marketing and Operations commercial off the shelf (COTS) type systems, TIBCO enterprise integration type systems and internal/external web and webservice portal type systems).
Contributing to IT projects through technical analysis, recommendations, and execution, ensuring adherence to IT guidelines and standards such as assisting with requirements gathering, evaluating technologies, performing assigned tasks, and reporting project progress for initiatives supporting complex enterprise environments.

To qualify for the GS-13: In addition to meeting the IOR above, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service. This experience includes:

Leading the architecture, development, integration, and ongoing support for custom software applications and complex data integrations in high-availability (24x7) environments which includes driving the adoption of modern software development languages/frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript), data integration technologies (e.g., TIBCO), and cloud-based platforms/services (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure).
Managing the deployment, installation, and configuration of application software and data integration components onto new or upgraded infrastructure such as leading collaboration efforts with other IT lines of service (e.g., system administration, cybersecurity, networking) to ensure smooth transitions and continuous operation of critical systems.
Providing day-to-day support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for mission-critical applications and data integrations. This encompasses troubleshooting and resolving technical problems, designing and implementing functional extensions, developing reports/queries, and analyzing/resolving critical data issues (e.g., Power Transmission Billing Systems, Power plant generation management systems, Energy Trading Resource Calculator type systems, Power Marketing Contracts Systems, Power Marketing and Operations commercial off the shelf (COTS) type systems, TIBCO enterprise integration type systems and internal/external web and webservice portal type systems).
Serving as a lead technical consultant and project leader for IT initiatives, influencing strategic direction and ensuring adherence to IT guidelines and standards. This involves gathering and analyzing customer requirements, evaluating new technologies, providing strategic recommendations, leading multifunctional project teams from conception to implementation, defining scopes, identifying resource needs, and communicating progress to stakeholders.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

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.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov.
Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is the GS-13.
The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary and requires no special physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is done in an office. Periodic travel to WAPA HQ or field sites, Department of Energy Headquarters, other Power Marketing Administrations, vendor training sites and offices, and vendor/user group conferences may be required.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO:
FOLSOM, CA:
GS-12: $99,218-$128,987 PA
GS-13: $117,984-$153,382 PA

WATERTOWN, SD/BILLINGS, MT/SALT LAKE CITY, UT/MONTROSE, CO:
GS-12: $89,508-$116,362 PA
GS-13: $106,437-$138,370 PA

LAKEWOOD, CO:
GS-12: $99,800-$129,742 PA
GS-13: $118,675-$154,280 PA

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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

Category Rating Procedure: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume, supporting documentation, and questionnaire/assessment responses will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, the SME rating assessment(s) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three predefined quality categories. These categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.

Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or above (or equivalent).

Simultaneous Listing: Candidates may be referred simultaneously on multiple certificates for which they are interested, eligible, and within reach.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Customer Service
Information Technology Architecture
Project Management
Requirements Analysis

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified".

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/27/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12959119.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

If applicable:

Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

PMA Careers

Email: PMACareers@wapa.gov

Address: WAPA Headquarters
12155 W. Alameda Pkwy
Lakewood, CO 80228
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Additional locations

Watertown, SD

Salt Lake City, UT

IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW) Job