IT Specialist (Technical Architect)

PLEASE NOTE: Based on current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Financial Integrity Products Division. As an IT Specialist (Technical Architect), you will define implementation patterns, lead technical coordination, and ensure Financial Integrity systems support secure, scalable, and compliant operations across federal agencies.

***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy. To be considered for this position, you must complete both phases of the application process or your application will be considered incomplete. *** Phase 1: You must first complete and submit your application under this announcement. Phase 2: After this announcement closes, eligible applicants will receive an email containing an exclusive link to a separate competency assessment announcement. This email will provide details on completing phase 2. You must use that link to complete and submit Phase 2. You must submit a résumé under both announcements, and both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be considered complete. You will receive application status updates only under the Phase 1 announcement. As an IT Specialist (Technical Architect), you will: Serve as a technical expert and authority for architecture standards, technical patterns, system integration models, and reference implementations for Fiscal Service. Advise executive leadership on critical aspects of the Fiscal Service architecture (strategic, security, mission/business, data/information, applications and/or infrastructure), standards, policies and best practices in data management to ensure efficient and accessible systems. Develop new theories on the optimal manner in which IT architecture, systems engineering, security, and integration are needed to design, govern, and implement complex enterprise technology solutions. Share theories and other developments with other government agencies for potential implementation. These theories will maximize performance of systems and interoperability of data. Work with senior executives throughout Fiscal Service to obtain buy-in for the theories and their implementation plans.

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Key Requirements: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026432 Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National