IT Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Softwar

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. The incumbent ensures the integration of IT programs and services; developing solutions to integration/interoperability issues; and designing, developing, and managing IT security systems that meet current and future business requirements. Also, the incumbent is responsible for applying or extending, enhancing, or optimizing the existing architecture; managing assigned projects; communicating complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; and preparing and presenting briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues. Additional work assignments include leading IT systems development projects from design to support; evaluating the effectiveness of installed systems and services; and providing advice on and devising solutions to a wide range of IT issues. The incumbent performs the following specific assignments: Independently serves as a technical expert for systems development and undertakes technically-complex projects/studies requiring coordination across functional lines service-wide. Develops or assists other developers with software applications for the PC/Server/Web portal environment, using languages and technologies such as Java, J2EE, XML, HTML, SOAP, SQL, DB2, Oracle, Informatica, Greenplum, JSF, JSP, JBoss, JPA, EJB, other object oriented language, and/or other Web technologies. This includes understanding syntax as well as creating, compiling, executing, testing, and debugging programs, functions, and objects. Drafts project plans for multifunctional development projects in software analysis, design, and implementation. Identifies resource requirements for major national projects and assigns tasks to project members, reports progress, and ensures customer and management involvement throughout the software development process.