IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)
What you'd do
This position is in the Office of Technology, Architecture and Engineering (A&E), with the Department of Veterans Affairs'(VA), Electronic Health Records Modernization Integration Office EHRM-IO within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA). The incumbent is responsible for supporting test environments and procedures required for the production deployment of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Major duties
This is a non-bargaining unit position. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: Cybersecurity Code 651 - Enterprise Architect: Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Telework: Duty Location Status: Will work from a VA owned or leased space Position Description Title/PD#: IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)/ PD209550 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Physical Demands: The work may require some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting. The work often requires long hours to meet testing deadlines and to devise corrective action and solutions to unexpected technical and/or management crises resulting in sometimes highly stressful work situations. The work requires almost constant use of a video display terminal. Major Duties: Plans, schedules, executes, monitors, and reports on various efforts that design, engineer, and operate test environments and test software product solutions or efforts related to the creation and operation of organizational capabilities. Collaborates with customers and business domain owners to define and refine the test environments and testing scope, requirements, and deliverables; obtains business and information technology sponsor approvals. Improves and implements efficient and economical management of information systems in support of Technology Directorate activities. Translates technical specifications into programming specifications; develops, customizes, or acquires applications software programs; and tests debugs, and maintains software programs.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/07/2026. AND Basic Requirements: This section covers the basic requirements for this vacancy. For positions at the GS-13 grade level, applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills identified through the agency's job analysis. Applicants must meet the requirements of the competency-based qualification standard to be fully qualified. NOTE: The basic requirements MUST be substantiated in your resume. Failure to provide the required information will render your application ineligible for consideration. For the GS-13: To meet the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series (2210), you must possess: For all positions, individuals must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each of the nine competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service- Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management- Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. AND Minimum Qualification: The demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies which demonstrate the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position to be filled. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled but may now be obtained through other means. Such demonstratable knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies may be typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT or other means (e.g., licensure, certification, registration, or special training). You must possess one-year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as developing new or enhanced business solutions to improve operational effectiveness and customer service delivering high quality IT solutions, analyzing systems and testing software by assessing new system designs, technical requirements and functionality, managing system changes, overseeing system implementation, and recommending improvements to complex IT environments. NOTE: The Specialized Experience MUST be substantiated in your resume. OR Applicants may also be considered to have satisfied the minimum qualification requirements for a position if they can present evidence that clearly justifies a high evaluation of their competence, such as one or more of the following: Appropriate licensure, registration(s), certification(s); or A substantial record of experience, achievement, and publications that demonstrates eminence in the appropriate profession/technical field. Applicants can qualify fully on the basis of licensure, certification, registration, or special training as an alternative to experience. NOTE: Evidence of claimed competence must be substantiated in your resume and upload copies of applicable certifications, licensures, registrations, etc, as supporting documentation.
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