Major Duties (Job Description)

• You will provide Software (SW) development and analysis work for Agile Core Services (ACS) to improve the delivery, speed, quality, and consistency of the assigned IPTs installations and operations.
• You will assist in providing a scalable infrastructure for hosted tactical and non-tactical applications and connected systems in support of Navy operations at sea.
• You will utilize a virtual server construct and have the skills and understanding to integrate ACS/Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Systems (CANES) as well as integrate applications into this framework.
• You will support DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) in both installation and meeting of application requirements.
• You will lead team members comprised of civilian, military and contractor Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for software, firmware, etc. and identify quality improvements for network/software configuration.
• You will have practical knowledge of hardware and software design for embedded systems, skill in coding in high level software languages like C++ and Java.

Qualification Summary

Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Utilize analytical skills, evaluation techniques, and re-engineering methods to assess the technical, financial, and programmatic implications of prospective IT endeavors. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Manage stakeholder requirements from internal/external agencies helping execute and accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the workforce communicating organizational goals and objectives while aligning with the command's initiatives. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: analysis, reporting, coordinating, and facilitating working groups to meet and resolve project objectives. In addition: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or NO-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Develop and analyze software for Agile Core Services, enhance operational applications, OR support DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) within a virtual server framework to include integrating systems, maintaining configuration management, OR leading a diverse team of experts. Additional experience in Red Hat OS Support - Support will include development for Red Hat Operating System using knowledge of JBoss and OpenShift technologies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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