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COBOL Developer Social Security Administration Chief Information Officer CIO Apply Print Save
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Summary IT Specialist APPSW COBOL Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Managements delegated Direct Hire Authority open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority Veterans Preference and the Rule of Many do not apply.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03052026 to 09032026 Salary 143913 to - 197200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14 - 15 Location Many vacancies in the following location Woodlawn MD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Employees required to be on-site 75 of duty time. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number SSA12901349-DHA-CIO Control number 859750900
Help To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes Your resume showing work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment and duties performed. Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference if applicable. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered your resume must Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position Include your contact information We recommend using a clear easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge skills and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Candidates must also provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action SF-50 and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least fully successful Level III or equivalent. VETERANS PREFERENCE Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows To begin the application process click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date. Announcement cutoff dates March 12, 2026 March 19, 2026 March 26, 2026 April 2, 2026 April 9, 2026 April 16, 2026 April 23, 2026 April 30, 2026 May 7, 2026 May 14, 2026 May 21, 2026 May 28, 2026 June 4, 2026 June 11, 2026 June 18, 2026 June 25, 2026 July 2, 2026 July 9, 2026 July 16, 2026 July 23, 2026 July 30, 2026 August 6, 2026 August 13, 2026 August 20, 2026 August 27, 2026 September 3, 2026 You may update your application including supporting documentation at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application the application status and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit https://www.usajobs.gov. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process please contact Careers at SSA at Careersssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the voice contact telephone provided. Due to our security procedures our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
Agency contact information Careers at SSA Email Careersssa.gov Address OCIO Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
Next steps Once you have successfully submitted your application materials you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of application. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software if technically feasible. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log in to your USAJOBS account select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
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