Summary
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.
Duties
This Information Technology Specialist (Application Architecture) provides senior technical expertise and guidance for mission-critical applications and data systems. The position establishes architecture standards, guides system design and integration, advises leadership on technology investments, and supports secure, reliable, and sustainable system modernization. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Information Technology Specialist (Application Architecture) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of Application and Integration Architecture, Technology Governance and Strategic Planning, and Modernization and System Sustainability. Typical work assignments will include: Serving as the senior technical authority for application architecture and establishing standards for system design, integration, security, maintenance, and modernization. Evaluating system designs, vendor solutions, and enhancements to identify technical risks, integration issues, and long-term support needs. Advising senior leaders on technology investments, modernization priorities, system sustainability, and risks involving contracts or partner agreements. Developing and maintaining architecture documents and system integration requirements for data exchange, authentication, interfaces, and error handling. Coordinating system testing and troubleshooting with vendors and partners, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with federal IT and security requirements.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13021754