Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT SoftwareDevelopers identify, document, and analyze customer, business, andsystem requirements; evaluate alternative approaches; and designand develop solutions tailored to specific Agency, systems, andcustomer requirements. They lead the testing and integration of newand modified solutions into the system. They review and provideguidance on software and configuration management of code developedinternally and by vendors; test software developed internally andby vendors; and respond to urgent customer requests to develop anddeliver unique solutions. They develop software, configure andmanage code, plan and design systems architecture, write andmaintain software program documentation, and investigate andevaluate new software technologies. They also ensure the rigorousapplication of information security and information assurancepolicies, principles, and practices to the delivery of applicationsoftware services. They contribute to system and security designspecification, documentation, and practice. Additional JobInformation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Expeditionary OperationsOffice Technology Branch is looking for a software developer tosupport our emerging DEVOPS operations. Developer must use industrystandard tools and processes to identify customer requirements andimplement these requirements utilizing both standard open sourceand commercial software development tools as well as custom andgovernment off the self-tools and software. This will includedevelopment of full stack web based applications using industrystandard tools. The developer must be proficient in modifying andadding features to open source and government off the self-softwarealong with creating documentation for software and processes. Thesoftware developer will help automate workflows and data analysisby using tools such as python to manipulate and clean data for usein various software applications primarily for visualizationutilizing tools such as Tableau. The software developer will beimmersed with system administrators and integrators in a fast pacedoperations environment and be the sole full time developer for theorganization. The developer will be given the opportunity toparticipate in existing process and question them. This is aneffort to find a better way for the organization to transitionmanual processes to scripted and software based automated orsemi-automated processes. Additional Application Requirement: Youmay be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to theapplication you submit on this website as part of your applicationto NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describeyour job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or othercharacteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirablequalifications of this job posting. The information you provide inthe application you submit must support the response you provide tothis questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe anyadditional assessments required. Please monitor your emails andcomplete any required assessments as soon as possible. MandatoryQualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For thisparticular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflectedunder the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (ifrequired). Online applications must demonstrate qualification byproviding specific examples and associated results, in response tothe announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancyannouncement: Professional experience in a programming languagesuch as Java, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent Experience withdatabase technologies such as MySQL, PostgresSQL, Oracle Database,Mongo DB, DynomDB, or equivalent Demonstrated experiencedesigning, developing, testing, and deploying software to includefull stack web based applications using Javascript, HTML, PHP, andother industry standard tools EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university inComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, InformationScience, Information Systems Management, Information Technology,Mathematics, Statistics, or degree that provided a minimum of 24semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above andrequired the development or adaptation of applications, systems, ornetworks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: Aminimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any arealisted in option A, plus experience in software design, InformationTechnology engineering, or a related area that demonstrates theability to successfully perform the duties associated with thiswork. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of courseworkis equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should showthat their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.-OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in softwaredesign, Information Technology engineering, or a related area thatdemonstrates the ability to successfully perform the dutiesassociated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIAcertification may be required for this position; see PositionLicense and Certification Requirements below for additionaldetails. New Acquisition Workforce members or current memberstransitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skilllevel have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- RelevantCompetencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the fourcompetencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, OralCommunication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired QualificationsQUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatoryqualifications, experience in the following is desired: Knowledgeof operations and maintenance of Windows and Linux based systems toinclude experience with developing and deploying software for bothplatforms Experience deploying software and capabilities in cloudbased environments such as AWS and AZURE Experience developingand editing technical documentation for software and softwarerequirements to include documenting software architecture andworkflow Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to includeutilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data in concertwith other software tools Experience importing, cleaning, andorganizing structured and non-structured data from webapplications, logs, and databases using tools such as Python forvisualization using open source and proprietary tools ActiveTS/SCI Security Clearance Additional Job Requirements You must beable to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance withaccess to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you aresubject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order tomaintain access to Top Secret information. All employees aresubject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order todetermine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examinationmay result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP,and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access andwho are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a SecurityFinancial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order todetermine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negativelyimpact continued access to Top Secret information, InformationSystems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Pay, Benefits,& Work Schedule PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY: Promotion opportunitiesallow applicants at all band levels to be considered.Qualifications for NGA positions do not include specifictime-in-band requirements. NGA will emphasize quality ofexperience, rather than duration, and assess how the quality of theexperience demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills,abilities, and competencies necessary for successful jobperformance in the NGA occupational structure. Band 03 $72,030 -$133,465 PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are notauthorized. Pay is only part of the compensation you will earnworking for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array ofbenefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet theneeds of you and your family. For more information on the array ofbenefits programs, please visithttps://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nga/ngabenefits.html CoverLetter Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Theentire cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided inthe Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding thislimit will not be considered. The cover letter is recommended butis not required for employment consideration with the NationalGeospatial-Intelligence Agency. Applicants should place theirnarrative information in the Cover Letter / Other ProfessionalDetails field. Who may apply External Applicants Only How to applyApplication submission involves applying using the IntelligenceCommunity's Applicant Gateway on-line application process. ONLYELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. How will I be evaluated?APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for thisjob opportunity in three stages: All applicants will be evaluatedusing the Mandatory Qualification Criteria, Qualified applicantswill then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using acombination of qualification criteria to determine thebest-qualified candidates, Best-qualified applicants may then befurther evaluated through an interview process. Military retireeapplicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointmentrestrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additionalinformation if applicable. Applicants are encouraged to carefullyreview the Assignment Description, Additional Information ProvidedBy the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; andthen construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant andsignificant experience and education for this job opportunity. Thisdescription should include examples that detail the level andcomplexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged toprovide any education information referenced in the announcement.If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degreesobtained from an institution accredited by an accreditingorganization recognized by the Secretary, US Department ofEducation will be accepted. In accordance with section 9902(h) oftitle 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in theDepartment of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary uponappointment. They shall not be eligible for retirementcontributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or asupplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period.Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired undersection 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code)appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject toretirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (SeeDoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, athttp://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) All candidates will beconsidered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGAprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on grantingreasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment at NGA,persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness foremployment standards. U.S. Citizenship Required SecurityClearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) Polygraph Test Required Position Subject to Drug Testing TwoYear Probationary Period * Direct Deposit Required DCIPS DisclaimerNGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense CivilianIntelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employeesare assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scopeof work performed. The employee's base salary is established withintheir assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. Aperformance pay process is conducted each year to determine apotential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee'sannual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performancepay process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are noteligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices. Thisposition is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans'Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided inDoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment andPlacement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans'preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you mustself-identify your eligibility in your application.

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