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About the Position: Serves as an INTERDISCIPLINARY within the Army Futures Command (AFC) Data and Platform Division located in Austin, Texas. Works on a multi-disciplinary Analytic Support Teams utilizing Agile software development to deliver value to our customers. Our Analytics Support Teams include Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Data Scientist working together to deliver capability on top of AFC's modern cloud-based platforms.
Learn more about this agency03/02/2024 to 03/15/2024
$61,593 - $138,083 per year
GS 9 - 13
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience GS-13 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Leading technical support services in all phases of the Software Engineering and Software Development Life Cycles to include design, programming, installation, testing, operation, and necessary maintenance related to cloud-based software engineering; 2. Lead requirements gathering, selection and execution of Agile development methodology, user story development, stakeholder engagement and negotiation, and implementation and management of Agile status reports, dashboards, and metrics; AND 3. Providing expertise on cloud-based software engineering and architecture solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Specialized Experience GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Providing technical support services in all phases of the Software Engineering and Software Development Life Cycles to include design, programming, installation, testing, operation, and necessary maintenance related to the cloud-based software engineering; 2. Conducting requirements gathering, selection and execution of Agile development methodology, user story development, stakeholder engagement and negotiation, and implementation and management of Agile status reports, dashboards, and metrics; AND 3. Providing input to leaders on cloud-based software engineering and architecture solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Work as a member of a team, participating in technical support services in all phases of cloud-based Software Engineering and Software Development Life Cycles to write code at the request of higher-level developers, conduct troubleshooting and bug fixes on software during the testing stage and help developers adjust previously written code for new purposes; 2. Decomposing project requirements and develop functional user stories that assists senior developers execution of Agile development methodology; AND 3. Providing input and support the development of cloud-based software engineering and architecture solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9).
Specialized Experience GS-9 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Work as a member of a team, supporting basic Software Engineering and Software Development; 2. Executing basic software development tasks (lines of single-thread code to give specific functions to pieces of software) that contribute to production grade existing software and applications, as well as performing troubleshooting and debugging newly written code to ensure new software is ready to launch; AND 3. Familiarity with Agile software development methodology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-7).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.
Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website
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.
1. Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/15/2024 to receive consideration
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/779548400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.
Army Futures Command's (AFC) mission states that AFC, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army guidance and in coordination with Army Staff, Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, Joint Services and Allies, transforms the Army to ensure war-winning future readiness to dominate the land domain as part of the Joint Force. This newest of the Army's four-star commands complements the other three Major Commands. AFC is looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army.