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Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Business Solutions Center (BSC). OCIO provides information technology (IT) planning, design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, information assurance/security, information management, and IT customer support services for FSIS. Serves as an Information Technology Specialist (Test Team Member) and is responsible for developing, coordinating and conducting software testing. Responsibilities Conducts test activities with other testers and end-users. Performs workload tasks assigned by team lead and supervisor. Develops and designs comprehensive and detailed test plans and test reports. Develops and reviews test documentation and defect tracking using automated tools. Creates, updates, reviews and maintains Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) testing documentation. Provides testing support, guidance and documentation reviews at various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. Provides oversight and testing leadership for external contract development efforts and ensures adherence to testing procedures and SDLC. Manges performance testing efforts. Analyzes business requirements for testability. Conducts project planning using a project management server solution to ensure project plans include adequate test activities. Delivers testing status, testing results and communicates risks. Creates and maintains standard test plan templates. Establishes processes and procedures for testing protocols. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for appropriate methods of testing required to support requirements. Develops and manages regression testing using test automation software, tools, and utilities. Develops and recommends quality control criteria for testing processes and procedures. Evaluates new test software technologies and makes recommendations to streamline testing processes and procedures. Advises other IT experts throughout FSIS or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues involving applying or adapting new testing theories, concepts, principles, and standards and methods. Serves as a senior IT expert or consultant for FSIS management on IT testing processes, procedures and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. GS-11:Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that includes hands on testing experience developing, coordinating, and conducting software testing cycles and activities in support of testing programs using Agile methodologies and experience with at least one of the below types of testing using the listed tools: Automation Testing: Able to code, test and maintain testing automation framework that provides coverage of business 4/14/2026 14:50 EDT Page 3 of 7 functionality for the team and must have experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Ruby, TypeScript/JavaScript. Performance Testing: Able to independently develop test scripts, create test scenarios, and execute various types of performance tests (load test, stress test, endurance test) using Load Runner or Jmeter. Ability to monitor and collect result data and provide results to the team. 508 Compliance Testing: Knowledge and experience with Section 508 Laws and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and ADA standards. Create and execute 508 test scenarios and test procedures of new and existing applications using tools such as JAWS, aXe Dev tools, NVDA, CCA, ANDI, Lighthouse. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, or technology management, or be a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. In this instance, only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours directly related to the work of the position is creditable towards meeting the requirements, along with specialized work experience. The combination must equal 100% of the requirement. For example, if you have 33% of the education requirement, then you will need 67% of the specialized experience requirement. GS-12:Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Hands on testing experience developing, coordinating, and conducting software testing cycles and activities in support of testing programs using Agile methodologies and experience with at least one of the below types of testing using the listed tools: Automation Testing: Able to design, code, test and maintain testing automation framework that provides coverage of business functionality for the team and must have experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Ruby, TypeScript/JavaScript. Performance Testing: Able to independently develop test scripts, create test scenarios, and execute various types of performance tests (load test, stress test, endurance test) using Load Runner or Jmeter. Hands on experience in Application Performance Monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk. Ability to monitor and collect result data, analyze, pinpoint bottlenecks, and provide results to the team. 508 Compliance Testing: Knowledge and experience with Section 508 Laws and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and ADA standards. Create and execute 508 test scenarios and test procedures of new and existing applications using tools such as JAWS, aXe Dev tools, NVDA, CCA, ANDI, Lighthouse. GS-13:Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Hands on testing experience developing, coordinating, and conducting software testing cycles and activities in support of testing programs using Agile methodologies and experience with at least one of the below types of testing using the listed tools: Automation Testing: Able to design, code, test, deploy and maintain testing automation framework that provides coverage of business functionality for the team and must have experience with at least one programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, TypeScript/JavaScript. Performance Testing: Able to lead end-to-end Performance Testing tasks, including project planning, prepare test strategy, test data, estimations, script development, execution, analysis, and sign-off. Hands on experience on Performance Testing tools like Load Runner or Jmeter and experience on Application Performance Monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk. Ability to monitor and collect result data, analyze, and pinpoint bottlenecks and guide developers in fixing performance issues. 508 Compliance Testing: Knowledge and experience with Section 508 Laws and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and ADA standards. Create and execute 508 test scenarios and test procedures of new and existing applications using tools such as JAWS, aXe Dev tools, NVDA, CCA, ANDI, Lighthouse. This position has an individual occupational requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the position: Experience: 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. Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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; knows about available products and services; 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. This position is being concurrently announced under Delegated Examining Announcement Number FSIS-26-MDH-12925455-DW. This announcement is open to all qualified candidates. Applying to both announcements may expand the possibilities of consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. See the above announcement for more information. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.