INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW)

This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), Position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent is responsible for leading the development and sustainment of computer applications, supporting the full scope software development of activities.As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW) at the GG-22 some of your typical work assignments may include: GG-12 Duties: Acts as a subject matter expert on agile principles, DevSecOps, and cloud technologies, performing feasibility studies on new proposals and system modifications. This duty involves identifying and promoting innovative technologies and process improvements to solve complex problems. Manages and provides oversight for software development projects, monitoring contractor performance to ensure deliverables are timely, technically sound, and compliant with Department of War (DoW) guidelines. Serves as a technical point of contact, interfacing with DoW entities, Combatant Commands, and other agencies to resolve issues. Oversees the entire software development lifecycle, from initiation to deployment, while guiding and prioritizing the work of contractors. This includes definingrequirements, conducting technical reviews of software design and code, and ensuring that functional needs are effectively translated into application capabilities for the Global Joint Training Infrastructure (GJTI). GG-13 Duties: Serves as a subject matter expert on modern software development practices such as agile, DevSecOps, and cloud technologies. This responsibility includes performing feasibility studies for new features, analyzing design alternatives, and identifying innovative technologies and processes to continuously improve and advance the capabilities of the Joint Training Tool (JTT). Collaborates with a broad user community across the DoW to translate their functional needs into precise technical softwarerequirements. A critical part of this duty is to coordinate, monitor, and participate in extensive technical testing-including unit, system, security, and performance testing-to validate contractor deliverables and ensure all interfacerequirements are met. Manages the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept to final deployment. This includes defining applicationrequirements, reviewing contractor-produced software designs and code, and guiding development efforts on key strategic initiatives like AI integration, cloud migration, and the creation of a new enterprise-level API. Acts as a Project Manager providing oversight for software development performed by contractors. This role involves monitoring project plans and contractor performance, ensuring solutions are compliant with DoW regulations, and serving as the technical point of contact for a wid