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Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Location: Ashburn, Virginia
- Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 4
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-17
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-23
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Job Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, located in Ashburn, VA. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Key Responsibilities
Joining the Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology will allow you to use your experience in applications software, policies and procedures. This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.
Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. In this Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) position, you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals. Typical work assignments include: Conducting various stages of application software development, testing, implementation, operational support.
Working in conjunction with the application business analysts and development teams to create technical user stories and tasks. Making recommendations on complex technical issues and ensuring that applicable testing methods and procedures are adopted to keep pace with improvements in software testing technology and best practices. Recommending automation and monitoring options to senior management; identifies time, cost, and resources that are available within the agency.
Requirements & Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Contact
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
How many openings are available?
There are 4 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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