IT Specialist (Data Management)

About the role

Serves as Full Stack Developer and technical advisor in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in the discipline of full stack development to include software, infrastructure architecture, data management, and system integration.

The primary work product of this role is a custom project management database application with multiple users and links to other automated information systems. This position may work independently or lead work with other developers

What you will do

• Direct implementation of computer software and hardware to provide end-to-end IT mission capability.
• Conduct projects and studies which involve extensive analysis of user requirements, applicable system software, and computer equipment.
• Operate as an expert to integrate the full stack of IT services and capabilities into a system or system-of-systems hosted in a Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Army (DA)-authorized environment.
• Support or leads project teams to plan, design, install, integrate, interface, monitor, sustain, and modernize IT systems and capabilities, whether hosted in a Cloud environment or sustained as a legacy system in an on premise hosting solution.
• Draft and/or review Statements of Requirements, Statements of Work, Statement of Objectives, and Task Order documents to establish and/or validate requirements for Government procurement of hardware, software, services, and IT capabilities.
• Design, optimize, and manage Oracle databases to handle large-scale data efficiently.
• Write and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas.
• Deploy and manage the application in AWS Docker containers for scalability and reliability.
• Optimize container orchestration and monitoring in the AWS environment.
• Ensure high performance and responsiveness of both frontend and backend components.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Responsible for designing, updating, correcting, modifying, and improving systems to include software and databases.
• Develop and maintain the backend using Express.js and Python to ensure a robust and scalable application architecture.
• Build dynamic and responsive user interfaces with ReactJS on the frontend.
• Implement best practices for data security and application integrity across the stack.
• Ensure the system and its documentation are developed in compliance with all Department of Defense, Department of the Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policies and requirements.
• Maintain credentials required for system access.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Documents you must provide

• The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
• A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
• As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
• The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
• Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
• You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
• You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Digital Technology Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.

Visit *** for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Enhanced Leave Accrual, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.