Telework eligibleFederal

IT Specialist (APPSW)

Defense Logistics Agency · Department of Defense

Information Technology Management

Salary
$106,437–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Battle Creek, Michigan; Whitehall, Ohio; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio +5 more
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Apply by
Oct 10, 2026
Category
Information Technology Management

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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540

Duties

Serves as the subject matter expert for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Automated Testing (AT) development within the UiPath platform.

Provides expert technical knowledge and leadership for developing, deploying, and maintaining automations and test cases that interact with enterprise systems to meet requirements specified by DLA process owners.

Develops and maintains design documents for RPA projects and Test Plan documents for automated testing initiatives.

Develops coding for the most complex automation components and test scripts, utilizing advanced UiPath features (e.g., REFramework, Test Suite) and adhering to established frameworks.

Provides an RPA and AT development perspective on functional requirements, advising on automation feasibility, testability, and potential return on investment.

Advises on the integration of UiPath automations and test scripts with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software, including ERPs and legacy systems.

Provides expertise to project teams to ensure that automation designs, test strategies, and code are consistent with enterprise architecture, security policy, and efficient system performance.

Provides expert advice on the impacts, risks, and risk mitigation strategies for automation and test development decisions, schedules, and designs.

Serves as a technical mentor to team members on advanced UiPath development methods, automated testing best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How you will be evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Reading Comprehension Decision Making Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Reasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

About this listing

Defense Logistics Agency has 61 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Battle Creek, Michigan and 7 other locations. See all Defense Logistics Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $106,437 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 9 days, from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026. Among currently open Information Technology Management postings at Defense Logistics Agency, the typical advertised window is about 9 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 4 days.

Who can apply: federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency, veterans and 2 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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