Software Testing Specialist

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Debt Solutions Support Division. As a Software Testing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing assignments in the delivery of a variety of services relating to software testing in disbursing and debt management.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience for the GS-12, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience writing and testing software using industry languages, methodologies, techniques, and procedures; AND Experience using queries and automated scripts to analyze data, document findings, and identify system issues. AND Experience supporting debt collection, financial management, accounts receivable, or similar transaction-based systems, including developing test scenarios and assessing impacts on existing system functionality.