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Mainframe/CICS Engineer -- DHA

US Social Security Administration -
Woodlawn, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$143,913 - $187,093 a year

Benefits

Flextime

Qualifications

Software engineering
Data systems development
Enterprise software
Writing skills
Providing information to customers
Software implementation
System design
Enterprise solutions implementation
Enterprise software support
Enterprise software systems development
System design for system development
CICS
Application design
Customer service problem-solving
Implementing IT solutions

Full Job Description

Summary

IT Specialist positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's 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

This job is open to

The public

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.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where Artificial Intelligence duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship required
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
Relocation expenses will not be paid
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion or national origin.

Qualifications

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.

READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN THEIR ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, you must demonstrate the following competencies. Experience must be IT related but may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid duties and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; know about available products and services; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition, to qualify for this GS-14 position you must have 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 you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must primarily consist of supporting, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise in CICS, MQ, and DB2 systems.

PLEASE NOTE: 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 position does not have an educational requirement.

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience.

Additional information

See application cutoff dates under HOW TO APPLY.

The Social Security Administration's technology team plays a vital role in supporting the agency's mission to serve millions of Americans. We are responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the agency's computer systems and enterprise information technology infrastructure. Our team is dedicated to designing, building, testing, and delivering innovative technology solutions that ensure uninterrupted, 24/7 availability of critical services to the public.

Our technology environment is robust and dynamic, spanning agency data centers and hybrid cloud platforms. We provide continuous operations management for essential applications, maintain and monitor all computer storage, network assets, and technology services, and ensure seamless, high-performance delivery for key workloads such as online services, Social Security number verification, and secure data exchanges. We also lead governance activities for infrastructure and software change management, capacity planning, and performance testing, guaranteeing a highly available and resilient environment. We are committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to optimize processes, enhance system efficiency, and improve the experience for both users and employees.

With multiple specialized divisions, a central operations center, and regional service support centers, our team delivers comprehensive support and exceptional customer service to agency employees, state partners, and industry collaborators. If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and public service, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of digital government services.

Recruitment incentive may be authorized.

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 born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

As a condition of employment, 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:

your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You may be required to file OGE form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, in accordance with 5 CFR section 2634, subpart i.

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.

Benefits

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.

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 copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

Duties:

The employee is the Agency's technical authority responsible for all activities related to one or more of the following major functions: all UNIX Operating Systems, UNIX based security system products, CA Unicenter and related software; all data base management systems (DBMS) such as IDMS, DB2, ORACLE and SQL Server, and related software within the online teleprocessing environment; all teleprocessing and related software such as CICS transaction server, MQ Series and Websphere.
The employee, as the Agency's technical authority and expert on teleprocessing software, is the lead analyst in the architecture design, installation, operational application and maintenance of proprietary software associated with one or more of the specialties. As the Agency's technical expert, provides technical guidance and direction to the SSA executive staff, management and subordinates on the specialties. Employee provides the technical capabilities, limitations, problem investigation and new developments regarding the specialties.
Serves as personal technical representative of the Division Director and Associate Commissioner at various intra/inter-agency meetings, providing support at technical committees to resolve problems or plan activities regarding the online teleprocessing environment.
Develops innovative techniques for assessing software performance and provides technical direction to tuning activities to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
Serves as project manager on division-related initiatives. Directs development of overall plans, criteria, and programming specifications; coordinates efforts in accomplishing the work, provides guidance and integrates with other projects underway. Utilizes project management standards to document and provide status to various levels of management.
Provides technical direction to the installation of proprietary software and vendor supplied maintenance software, and generation of associated software system components for existing and new management products in one or more of the specialties.

Required Documents

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.

You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim ICTAP preference.

Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered your resume must:
- clearly demonstrate your qualifications for this position and
- include your contact information

We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement.

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, you must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified Category. 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.

For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

Veteran's 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

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, including submission of the required documentation (see Required Documents). The application process is as follows:

Click Apply Online

Answer the questions and attach any necessary supporting documents

Click Submit Application prior to 11:59PM (ET) on or before a cutoff date or announcement closing date

Announcement cutoff dates:

03/19/26

03/26/26

04/02/26

04/09/26

04/16/26

04/23/26

04/30/26

05/07/26

05/14/26

05/21/26

05/28/26

06/04/26

06/11/26

06/18/26

06/25/26

07/02/26

07/09/26

07/16/26

07/23/26

07/30/26

08/06/26

08/13/26

08/20/26

08/27/26

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 [email protected].

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

Phone

000-000-0000

[email protected]

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 acknowledging receipt of your 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.

Overview

Accepting applications

Posted 03/09/26 · Apply by 09/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 4, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Woodlawn, MD

Durham, NC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy. employee must be onsite 75% of duty time

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093 per year

(Woodlawn), 131,342 - 170,750 (Durham)

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential

None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time - Flex Time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

SSA-12904023-DHA-26-CIO

Control number

860215700

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Summary

This job is open to

The public

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How you will be evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Overview