IT Specialist (APPSW)

JobSummary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Deputy CIO for Enterprise Architecture. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is responsible for designing, delivering, securing, and sustaining the technology systems that support the Federal Election Commission's public disclosure, compliance, and enforcement activities. This is a Bargaining Unit position.

LowGrade

11

HighGrade

12

PromotionPotential

13

OrganizationCodes

OT/LF00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent federal agency with exclusive jurisdiction over the administration, interpretation, and civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act, which requires disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures by candidates for Federal office and committees supporting those candidates, and imposes limitations on the amount and sources of such contributions. The FEC also administers the federal programs that provide public funding to qualified candidates for President and Vice President. By ensuring that the required campaign finance disclosures are made and that the campaign finance rules are effectively and fairly enforced, the Commission seeks to foster the electorate's confidence in the integrity of the nation's political process. The FEC is headed by six Commissioners, no more than three of whom may represent the same political party, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• OCIO develops and maintains the agency's public-facing campaign finance data systems, ensures staff have reliable and secure technology infrastructure to administer campaign finance law, and provides advanced analytic and reporting tools that enhance oversight and transparency. OCIO manages a comprehensive IT portfolio of people, infrastructure, systems, processes, and projects aligned with the agency's strategic and operational priorities. Its work is guided by four key objectives: advancing IT modernization, strengthening security and privacy protections, improving customer experience, and reshaping the workforce to meet evolving mission and technology needs. As the IT Specialist (APPSW) in this position, you will: Help develop web applications for various enterprise software projects. Design, test, develop, and deploy production-ready applications. Write reusable, testable, and efficient code. Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic. Collaborate closely with developers and managers.

Education

To qualify based on education for GS-11, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. There is no education substitution for the GS-12 grade level. If you received a degree, the transcript must show the date the degree was awarded or conferred. A self-created transcript, or a list of courses you have prepared, is not acceptable. Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) You must provide translated transcripts.

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process which will determine the best qualified candidates. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/13/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Additional phases of the review process will determine the best qualified candidates, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required. You will receive notifications by email about the status of your application throughout this process.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package including the documents listed below. We strongly encourage applicants to doublecheck that all required items are properly submitted to ensure consideration. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held. Limit your resume to 2 pages or less. Cover Letter which addresses the competencies identified in the Qualifications section above. Limit your cover letter to 2 pages. Transcripts are required if you are qualifying based on your education. Performance Appraisal of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. Current FEC Employee: to claim eligibility as a current FEC employee, please confirm you are employed with the Federal Election Commission on a permanent excepted service appointment. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), reflecting your permanent excepted service status with Block 24 as "Tenure 1 or 2" and in Block 34 as "Excepted Service." This must contain information which shows you meet time-in-grade, such as a Within Grade Increase or Promotion. No award SF-50s will be accepted as proof of eligibility. In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade than the one you're applying for on a permanent basis, please submit an SF-50 which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis.

Benefits

OtherInformation

FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules, telework and transportation subsidies. GS-11 Salary Range: $85,447 - $111,087 GS-12 Salary Range: $102,415 - $133,142 This is a developmental position leading to the full performance GS-2210-13 level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

SASBMailbox@opm.gov

AgencyContactPhone

816-541-8101

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType