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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis)
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
25-DPS-12700815 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 28, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: 

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis) position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
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1. Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience performing business analysis, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, eliciting functional and non-functional requirements, documenting business processes, and working in an agile environment. (limit characters)
2. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience performing business analysis, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, eliciting functional and non-functional requirements, documenting business processes, and working in an agile environment. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less. (limit characters)
3. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
4. How many years of professional experience do you have working and performing duties as a Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, or Systems Analyst? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
5. Which level description best describes your experience working in an agile environment? (limit characters)
6. Which level description best describes your experience performing business analysis, managing user requirements, and facilitating client engagement? (limit characters)
7. Which level description best describes your experience collaborating and building coalitions internal and external to your office or organization? (limit characters)
8. Which level description best describes your experience analyzing data and presenting findings to management? (limit characters)
9. Which level description best describes your ability to manage, prioritize multiple tasks, and solve complex problems? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Which level description best describes your experience creating documentation such as business cases, business requirements summaries, project plans, schedules, and progress reports? (limit characters)
11. Which level description best describes your experience communicating complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders both verbally and in writing? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
12. Which level description best describes your experience developing requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria? (limit characters)
13. Which level description best describes your experience obtaining a deep understanding of relevant business area(s) to recommend solutions and build high-quality requirements? (limit characters)
14. Which level description best describes your experience documenting current processes and models to understand inefficiencies or gaps? (limit characters)
15. Which level description best describes your experience providing technical assistance and guidance through performing gap analyses, workflow analysis, Analyses of Alternative studies, business process modeling, wireframes, and storyboards? (limit characters)
16. Which level description best describes your experience translating conceptual user requirements into clear, detailed functional requirements? (limit characters)
17. From the following list, please choose the certifications and systems backgrounds you possess. (limit characters)
18. In the space below, please describe any additional certifications and systems backgrounds that you may posses. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I understand that failure to provide a written statement, ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response), is not sufficient for narrative responses and could result in non-consideration for this position. (limit characters)