Senior Programmer Analyst
Loudoun County
Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$125,776 - $185,234
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This senior IT specialist role involves advising on information operations, managing IT customer support, and ensuring seamless technology services for a key defense logistics operations center.
The job requires planning and coordinating IT solutions to keep systems reliable and secure while aligning with the agency's short- and long-term goals.
It's ideal for experienced IT professionals with strong project management skills and a background in government or military operations who thrive in fast-paced, advisory environments.
See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/CUSTSPT), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.
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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: - Plans, designs and performs program management and oversight for projects and programs.
- Directs immediate and fast-paced actions of all IT actions, with the intent of providing immediate resolution to support issues.
- Studies and analyzes all aspects of the agency's mission from an IT support perspective. B. Education cannot be used in lieu of experience for this position.
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:
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