This position is located in the Office of Finance - Financial Systems Division. As an IT Specialist the incumbent is primarily responsible for the design, development, deployment, customer support, and maintenance of the custom financial applications and the integration with Odyssey, the Agency's financial management system.
The Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) performs the following major duties: Works with a specialized group of programmers and functionals on complex, multifaceted prototype systems such as leading a multi-functional development project in software analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation for a new system or major enhancement to an existing system.
Updates and modifies existing applications, designs new applications, and has continuing responsibility for testing and maintenance of automation programs. Applies expertise to the design and implementation of new requirements and modifications to existing systems as well as reprogramming.
Defines customer and stakeholder needs and constraints, provides customer support, clarifies objectives, develops resource requirements and applies system architecture principles to develop and manage technical requirements and achieve the appropriate balance among resources, schedule and technical requirements. Performs project and/or contract management duties.
Formulates, plans, implements, manages, tracks and evaluates IT support projects and their associated requirements and risks. Assists in preparing technical specifications, reports and statements of work, evaluating proposals, providing technical guidance to contractors, resolving technical problem areas, observing progress and evaluating performance.
Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems administration services for a major segment of an agency, such as geographical regions. Serves as the focal point for guiding the development of Internet based systems. Provides technical expertise in analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems in support of Web applications.
Performs duties such as mapping overall Web design and structure; ensuring Web site functionality, integrity, and security; and directing ongoing maintenance and enhancement efforts.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is with Peace Corps, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $111146 – $163222/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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