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Information Technology Specialist (Application Software)

Department of State Headquarters

Washington, DC · Senior

$143,913 – $187,093

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 27, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role develops and maintains software applications for a federal executive office, designing systems that meet organizational security and operational needs. It suits experienced IT professionals who can work independently on complex technical challenges and communicate with senior leadership about technology strategy.

Our summary, not Department of State Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • GS-13 equivalent specialized IT experience
  • One year of experience developing, designing, modifying, testing, and implementing software applications
  • Experience advising management on application design, architecture, and maintenance
  • Experience consulting with customers on functional requirements and translating needs to technical solutions using Windows platforms
  • Experience analyzing application hosting technology trends
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at next lower grade

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