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IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET - DHA
Social Security Administration
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET position(s) 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.
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Summary
IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET position(s) 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.
Learn more about this agency
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/15/2026 to 10/12/2026
Salary $90,925 - $139,684 per year
GS-13/14 Base Salary Only -- See Additional Information for salary range by location
Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Urbana, MD
Woodlawn, MD
Durham, NC
Show morefewer locations (1)
Wilkes Barre, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Flex Time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number SSA-12925792-DHA-26-CIO Control number 865188800
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
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All U.S. Citizens
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Qualifications
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
Duties
READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.
If you are qualifying based on education please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date failure to due so can disqualify you for further consideration.
Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying.
To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies:
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 13 To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent. Such IT-related experience should include:
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 Applicants for this GS-14 must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such IT-related experience should include:
PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply.
Are you ready to power the digital backbone of America? The Social Security Administrations technical team is seeking skilled .NET developers to join us in delivering high-performance solutions on our world-class, enterprise-grade infrastructure. Our systems support over 330 million Americans, and were looking for developers who are passionate about building the future of digital government services.
At SSA, youll work with a modern technology stack, including C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework, Entity Framework, MVC, and Visual Studio. Our applications leverage front-end technologies such as JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS, and we utilize SQL for robust data management. We use Azure DevOps and GIT for source control and CI/CD, and our developers regularly consume and integrate APIs to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative business applications.
We encourage our developers to actively explore and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, seeking innovative ways to enhance business applications and processes.
Whether youre a seasoned .NET expert or an early-career developer eager to master mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply today and discover how modern, powerful, and rewarding a .NET development career at SSA can be!
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Salary Range Information:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:
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:
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions.
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
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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 cutoff date or closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Announcement cutoff dates:
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
September 10, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 12, 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/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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 Careers@ssa.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 Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:
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:
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions.
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
Help
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 cutoff date or closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Announcement cutoff dates:
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
September 10, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 12, 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/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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 Careers@ssa.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.
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Agency contact information
Careers at SSA
Email Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO 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.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Wilkes Barre, PA
Social Security Administration
Do you have a desire to:
Join SSA, one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government!
Agency contact information
Careers at SSA
Email Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO Front Office
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what its like to work at Social Security Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
Summary
IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET position(s) 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.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/15/2026 to 10/12/2026
Salary $90,925 - $139,684 per year
GS-13/14 Base Salary Only -- See Additional Information for salary range by location
Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Urbana, MD
Woodlawn, MD
Durham, NC
Show morefewer locations (1)
Wilkes Barre, PA
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Flex Time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number SSA-12925792-DHA-26-CIO Control number 865188800
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