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A senior technology leadership role with the Department of Veterans Affairs offers experienced IT professionals a chance to guide large application programmes that support veterans’ services. This guide explains what the Senior Information Technology Specialist (APPSW) role involves, the background it asks for, and how to apply through the official channel.
About the Department of Veterans Affairs and the IT Specialist Role
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care, benefits and related services to veterans, and its Office of Information and Technology builds and runs the systems behind those services. Technology specialists in this office help turn service needs into reliable software, with careful planning around cost, staffing and delivery.
At senior level, the focus shifts from writing code alone to leading programmes. The specialist coordinates schedules, oversees lifecycles and supports decisions about budgets and contracts, while keeping delivery aligned with the organisation’s priorities.
IT Specialist Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate and monitor application development schedules.
- Manage programme, project and systems lifecycles.
- Define problems and work through practical alternatives.
- Lead budget, staffing and contracting work for technology programmes.
- Provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates.
Requirements
- United States citizenship, as stated in the posting.
- IT-related experience, including managing one or more large-scale IT services or software development contracts as a contracting officer representative.
- One year of specialised experience equivalent to GS-13.
- Note: the posting states there is no educational substitution at this grade level.
The posting describes a full-time, permanent GS-14 role, open to the public from October 23 to October 29, 2026, with location negotiable after selection and a stated range of $125,776 to $163,514 per year. Confirm grade, location and closing date in the original announcement before applying.
Where to Find and Apply Safely
- Use the Apply button on this page to open the original USAJOBS listing for this role.
- Read the full USAJOBS posting, including grade, eligibility and closing date, before starting an application.
- Apply only through the official USAJOBS route, and do not share sensitive details through unofficial copies of the advert.
Practical Tips
- Show large-scale programme or contract leadership clearly, with the scale and outcomes of your work.
- Highlight application delivery, scheduling, budgeting and cost-estimate experience.
- Explain your contracting officer representative experience in plain, specific terms.
- Check that your experience matches the GS-13 equivalence described in the posting.
How the Process Works
Through the official channel, you open the original USAJOBS announcement, review its instructions, and submit your application there before the closing date. Federal applications often require a detailed work history and supporting evidence, so set aside time to complete the form carefully and accurately.
Important Information
This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Apply only through official channels and follow the instructions in the original posting for this role.
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