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Posted: January 23, 2026 (2 days ago)

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IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $154,280

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the development, coding, and maintenance of software applications to support cyber defense operations for the U.S. military.

The role requires being the main technical expert in a team that builds and tests computer programs for secure IT systems.

It's a great fit for experienced software developers with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical details to non-experts, especially those passionate about national security.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of IT experience equivalent to GS-12 level, focusing on software design, analysis, and development across multiple IT areas
  • Demonstrated competencies in attention to detail, such as reviewing IT work for accuracy and consistency
  • Customer service skills, including assessing IT needs and tailoring solutions to meet them
  • Oral communication abilities, like briefing management and staff on IT projects and explaining technical info to non-technical audiences
  • Problem-solving expertise in identifying and applying solutions to complex IT issues from various sources
  • Experience leading multi-functional studies in software analysis, design, and development
  • Proficiency in presenting briefings to customers and management on new or enhanced software products

Full Job Description

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the PROFESSIONAL Work Category at the SENIOR Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HCA Operations and Command Division.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position.

For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis.

Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience applying software design concepts and methods among multiple IT disciplines and IT infrastructure or experience leading multi-functional studies in software analysis, design and development as well as experience in presenting briefings to customers and management on new or enhanced products.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. **Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.** Major Duties:

  • Principal technical authority and lead software developer with responsibility to develop, create, maintain, and write code for computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs in support of the Product Development and Support Office
  • Applies a mastery level of IT principles, concepts, methods, and practices in assigned specialty area and develops testing and implementation plans using coding and testing standards.
  • Develops, interprets, plans and applies policy, process, procedure and strategy in the delivery of multi-discipline IT services required to achieve data and system integration/interoperability for assigned systems and applications.
  • Performs in-depth analysis of automated and manual systems to accomplish design and programming assignments which integrate the activities of multiple specialty areas
  • Performs system documentation for complex assignments in accordance with DOD, DISA and local standards to include embedded comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-12867817-26BR