Information Technology Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located within the Chief Technology Office, Office of Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.

The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing a wide variety of IT initiatives in support of VA strategic priorities that span across the enterprise and require the use of modem digital delivery best practices.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/16/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.

In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement. Applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Basic Requirements Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the five 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.

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: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is defined as: Applying enterprise architecture principles to lead and deliver IT digital services program activities in the private and/or federal sectors; using modern technology development and management approaches to deliver digital products to production.

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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Major Duties:

OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.

OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.

Major Duties: IT Investment/Portfolio Manager: Incumbent spearheads efforts in the use of modem technology development and management approaches through the application of intensive/expert and diversified knowledge of advanced digital delivery practices, theories and concepts as well as drawing heavily upon best practices from the consumer internet industry such as human-centered design, DevOps, and agile development processes.

Enterprise Architect: Incumbent is responsible for implementing major transformations of enterprise-wide VA digital services, operating policies and procedures, standards and related reporting systems.

Incumbent provides leadership in the areas of IT policy, IT budget, IT portfolio management, and IT strategic planning, serving as an expert and key technical policy advisor.

Position Description/PD#: Information Technology Specialist/PD18493A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Up to 20% travel may be required, as needed, for this position Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs.

Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Physical Demands: The work is largely sedentary.

Working Conditions: May be required to work under stressful conditions, such as long hours, to complete sensitive and urgent work assignments.

Designated Drug Testing Position: Not applicable This is a non-bargaining unit eligible position.