Summary This position is an Information Technology Specialist (Applications) within the IT Development and Analysis cluster. The position carries the organizational title of Applications Specialist and is assigned to the Office of Office of Information Technology, Office of Management Programs, Civil Division, Department of Justice. Responsibilities As an Information Technology Specialist (Applications), GS-2210-14, you will serve as an Applications Specialist responsible for supporting, developing, modernizing, and securing enterprise business applications that support the Civil Division's litigation and administrative operations. The incumbent provides technical expertise as a member of the Applications Services team in application development, systems integration, cybersecurity, and enterprise application support. Specific duties include: Coordinates and serves as technical lead in support of efforts across multiple DOJ components and Federal agencies to implement enterprise architecture modernization and bring online digital and AI capabilities that support the Division objectives. Serves as the appointed and formally designated System Owner for systems within the incumbent's assigned portfolio and is accountable for their technical operation, security configuration and accreditation compliance for public facing digital services. Integrates cybersecurity requirements throughout the planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise applications. Provides technical direction and guidance to supporting contractor staff within the scope of assigned technical responsibilities. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and cloud-based solutions to support mission requirements. Defines technical business requirements, operational needs, digital capabilities to select and implement enterprise business solutions and related business processes. Develops and leads the execution project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs, status reports and responsible for resolving assigned technical issues as a technical expert within the Applications team. Coordinates and serves as technical lead in support of efforts across multiple DOJ components and Federal agencies to implement enterprise architecture modernization and bring online digital and AI capabilities that support the Division objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the position of Information Technology Specialist (Applications), at GS-2210-14, you must meet have at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal Service, performing duties such as defining technical requirements and supporting the implementation and modernization of enterprise applications, including COTS and cloud-based solutions; providing technical leadership in software development, system integration, testing, and performance improvement; integrating cybersecurity requirements into application lifecycles, supported security assessments, and ensured compliance with federal standards; managing technical projects, coordinating upgrades or modernization efforts, and serving as a liaison across business, technical, and cybersecurity stakeholders. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/11/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education This position does not have an educational requirement. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Probationary Period: 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: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) 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. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to . Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
