Qualifications
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Experience performing software development tasks as part of a technical team.
- Experience participating in Agile development teams to assist in coding, testing, and implementing software solutions.
- Experience supporting application development projects by troubleshooting basic technical issues.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to complete IT-related tasks.
- Demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot and debug software defects and production issues.
GS-12: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Experience independently performing a wide range of software development activities, including evaluating and resolving moderately complex software development issues.
- Experience analyzing and recommending improvements to software development processes, workflows, and team operations.
- Experience collecting and synthesizing end-user feedback to recommend changes that enhance product performance and usability.
- Experience collaborating with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and propose technical solutions.
GS-13: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Experience leading software development initiatives and coordinating technical requirements.
- Experience serving as a technical liaison to align development team deliverables with customer and stakeholder needs.
- Experience defining technical skills, tools, and resources needed to meet software development requirements.
- Experience designing, developing, and testing software applications according to specifications and user requirements.
GS-14: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Experience that demonstrates the ability to oversee enterprise-level software development efforts and provide strategic technical direction.
- Experience recommending and implementing innovative solutions to address critical system challenges.
- Experience providing expert-level technical guidance to multiple teams to ensure alignment with mission requirements.
Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
The ideal candidate will possess skills, knowledge, and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Cloud services and technologies (AWS, OCI or Azure)
- Agile methodology (SAFe, Scrum, etc.)
- AI/ML services and platforms
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
Degrees must be in one of the following fields: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.