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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Defense Finance and Accounting ServiceIndianapolis, IN · Lead / Staff / Principal
$107,428 – $144,481
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized IT experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Advanced programming techniques and software evaluation through analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
- Systems requirement reviews and IT change management
- Software development lifecycle process knowledge
- Attention to detail in IT work and data review
- Customer service and stakeholder needs assessment
- Oral communication with technical and non-technical audiences
- Problem-solving on complex IT issues