This position is located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience working on an agile IT Program in the Federal Government with an understanding of the processes and requirements for ensuring that the program is compliant and able to maintain compliance by maintaining and updating technology.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Information Technology Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work that utilizes expert knowledge of advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to lead multifunctional development projects in software analysis, design, development, and implementation for new system or major enhancements to existing systems.
This work requires a thorough understanding of application software design concepts and methods, interrelationships between IT disciplines, the IT infrastructure, and project management principles and methods.
The incumbent must be knowledgeable of new software design technologies in order to review the impact of new systems design policies on the system design process; and the have the ability to assess the feasibility of adopting new software design technologies within the current systems environment and lead implementation activities throughout FEMA. Typical assignments include: Provide expert guidance on IT projects for subordinate staff.
Ensure FEMA policies and standards are followed during development. Lead design reviews of applications. Support the collection and analysis of data on the effectiveness of acquisition programs. Apply applications software design concepts and methods to lead applications development. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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douglas.lewisjr@fema.dhs.gov · 202-808-4980
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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