IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/SYSANALYSIS)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The incumbent will be responsible for leading digital transformation and IT modernization, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs.

Modernizing legacy systems, integrating new technologies, and creating scalable technology roadmaps.

Evaluating technologies, ensuring seamless system integration, and staying updated on emerging trends to optimize the organization's architecture.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 13 grade level in the Federal service: Leading the design and technical architecture of end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and IT modernization initiatives.

Focus on cloud computing, API integration, ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management), or Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Assessing and recommending strategies for modernizing legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration with new technologies, and enabling the transition from monolithic technical architectures to microservices, containers, and serverless computing.

Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to propose modern upgrades that improve organizational efficiency.

Working closely with business leaders, project managers, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solution designs.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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.

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:

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/SYSANALYSIS) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Design and implement comprehensive technical architecture blueprints for complex IT systems, including cloud-native platforms, API integrations, and ICAM/Zero Trust (ZT) security frameworks, detailing components, interactions, and data flows to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions that align with strategic goals, drive long-term success, and support enterprise development through innovation and opportunity identification.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical direction, drive AI-enabled and API-driven solutions, and interpret complex requirements to deliver impactful outcomes across the organization.

Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and tools, leading proof-of-concept efforts and presenting designs to review boards while ensuring adherence to technical strategies, policies, and standards.

Define and enforce technical architectural guidelines, principles, and standards to ensure consistency and quality across IT solutions, while validating solutions against functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.

Identify risks and challenges in solution architecture, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.

Provide expert guidance on system development, integration, and processes, maintaining deep technical knowledge to support organizational goals and drive continuous improvement.

Create clear and detailed documentation of solution architecture, including diagrams, specifications, and rationale to ensure transparency and alignment.