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Posted: January 30, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 6, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves designing, setting up, and managing data systems to keep an organization running smoothly, even during emergencies or tough situations.

You'll work with various software tools to handle databases, create user guides, and ensure everything aligns with the agency's goals.

It's a great fit for someone with strong IT experience in databases and systems who thrives in high-stakes, mission-critical environments like defense.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in database analysis and system design
  • Extensive knowledge of operating systems compatibility for evaluating database issues
  • Experience analyzing database capabilities to meet information needs and determine overall structure
  • Skills in implementing strategic IT plans for National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP)
  • Proficiency in configuring servers in Microsoft and *nix environments using SQL, Access, SharePoint, Power BI, and ServiceNow
  • Ability to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for database interactions
  • Experience in data management system design, backup, recovery, and alignment with mission requirements

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job.

To qualify for an IT Specialist (DATAMGT) your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Extensive analysis of operating systems compatibility for the evaluation of database application problems.

Analyzing database and system capabilities to satisfy information requirements; and determining overall design and structure.

Implementing short-term and long-range strategic concepts and plans for National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) and, update user manuals, authentication procedures, installation procedures, systems administrator functions and, related IT security features.

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. Major Duties:

  • As an IT Specialist (DATAMGT) you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Design, configuration, implementation, replication (or backup), recovery and restoration of data management systems that enable the organization's ability to operate during routine and emergency conditions of degraded or stressed environments.
  • Configure servers in a Microsoft® and *nix operating environment using Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) ®, Microsoft Access®, Microsoft Sharepoint® Microsoft Power BI, and ServiceNow.
  • Responsibilities include homegrown "front end" applications to access, input or retrieve reports from the database systems; planning, evaluating, selecting, and acquiring the necessary IT supporting systems to support the TFSO mission, etc.
  • Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for users and other IT professionals to interact with database applications.
  • Analyze, plan, design and, manage the database design architecture to properly align with strategic plans and mission requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADS-26-12876929-MP