Business Intelligence Platform Developer

About the role

IT Specialist (APPSW) Business Intelligence Platform Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.

Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

What you will do

• This announcement serves as public notice.
• Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
• Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
• Applications may also be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
• These applications will be added to the pool created by this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.

Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
• Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
• Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.
• To be considered, your resume must: Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position Include your contact information We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
• INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies.
• To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified.
• Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Candidates must also provide: proof of eligibility with your application.
• Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
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• Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

What to expect next

Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of application. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews, if desired. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

Additional information

See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.

Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.

Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at the Social Security Administration?

Join our forward-thinking technology team as a Business Intelligence (BI) Platform Developer and play a pivotal role in the strategic development, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide applications using industry-leading BI software such as WebFOCUS, MicroStrategy, and Tableau.

As a key member of our team, you will support the creation of advanced reporting and analytics solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and improve services for millions of Americans.

We value developers who are passionate about leveraging their expertise in business intelligence platforms to convert complex business requirements into scalable BI solutions including integration with enterprise data sources.

We are especially interested in developers who understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be integrated with BI solutions to optimize processes, enhance data analysis, and deliver more effective insights for both customers and employees.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are committed to leveraging technology to optimize business processes, you will find this role both challenging and rewarding. Take your career to the next level and help shape the future of digital government services. Join us and make a real difference for millions of Americans!

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See ***

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.