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USAJOBS · 13 hours ago

COBOL DEVELOPER

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $122K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a COBOL Developer to join the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The role involves analyzing functional and technical requirements of IT systems and participating in systems requirement reviews to ensure mission objectives are met.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to determine avenues of development or modification necessary to meet mission objectives

Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements

Prepares system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements

Prepares and executes tests for system or subsystem software validation. Reviews test results for effectiveness in meeting specifications and takes necessary corrective actions based on testing results

Performs staff assignments related to IT project planning, monitoring, and/or coordinating systems life cycle functions

Qualification

COBOLSoftware DevelopmentTestingProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship or National

Suitable for Federal Employment

Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment

New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations

Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service

Specialized experience is defined as using COBOL to code, develop, test, and configure software and/or applications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level