Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer - DHA

SummaryIT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made 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.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsPosted 04/15/26 Apply by 10/12/26Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 12, 2026LocationMany vacancies in the following location:Woodlawn, MDNo matching locations found.Work site optionsTelework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Employees required to be on-site 75% of duty time. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $102,415 - $133,142 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 12Promotion potential NoneLearn more about pay scale and gradePay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not requiredAppointment type PermanentOccupations and job series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union NoDrug test No Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High RiskJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.Background check typeNational securityFinancial disclosure required NoSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.Announcement number SSA-12931880-DHA-26-CIO Control number 865142100This job is open toHelpThe publicU.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 agencyAll U.S. CitizensDutiesHelpThis 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.Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship requiredSelective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be requiredJob offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation resultsSelectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary periodRelocation expenses will not be paidAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcementCandidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.QualificationsResumes 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 ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.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: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.Minimum Qualifications: Grade 12 To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent. Such IT-related experience should include:Assistance developing and maintaining web applications using React.js, or Node.js RESTful APIsKnowledge of SQL or NoSQL databasesWriting clean, maintainable code and using version control tools like Git or Bitbucket.Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.Troubleshooting and debugging web applications.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/EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationSee announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply.Are you ready to make a real impact at the Social Security Administration? Join our forward-thinking technology team as a Node.js and React.js Full Stack Web Application Developer and help shape the future of digital services for more than 330 million Americans. We're building a team of top-tier developers-those who excel at solving complex challenges and delivering scalable, enterprise-level web applications. Whether you're a seasoned expert ready to drive innovation or an early-career developer eager to learn from the best, we want you to be part of our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.We value developers who are passionate about creating seamless user experiences and robust backend solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited to work with the latest technologies, this is the place for you.We are especially interested in developers who understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to revamp and optimize existing processes, making our systems more efficient and effective for both users and employees.If you're ready to take your career to the next level-whether you're a proven leader or an ambitious learner-apply today and help us build the future of digital government services!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.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: 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.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.HelpA 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 benefitsEligibility 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 evaluatedYou 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.HelpA 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 benefitsEligibility 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 DocumentsHelpTo 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.Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the positionInclude your contact informationWe 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: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); andproof 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.HelpPlease 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:To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the cutoff date or announcement closing date.Announcement Cutoff Dates:April 23, 2026April 30, 2026May 7, 2026May 14, 2026May 21, 2026May 28, 2026June 4, 2026June 11, 2026June 18, 2026June 25, 2026July 2, 2026July 9, 2026July 16, 2026July 23, 2026July 30, 2026August 6, 2026August 13, 2026August 20, 2026August 27, 2026September 3, 2026September 10, 2026September 17, 2026September 24, 2026October 1, 2026October 12, 2026You 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 informationCareers at SSAEmail Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO Front Office6401 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21235USNext stepsOnce 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, if desired. 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.The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitability New employee probationary periodPrivacy Act Reasonable accommodation policySelective Service Signature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsHelpTo 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.Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must:Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the positionInclude your contact informationWe 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: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); andproof 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 ApplyHelpPlease 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:To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the cutoff date or announcement closing date.Announcement Cutoff Dates:April 23, 2026April 30, 2026May 7, 2026May 14, 2026May 21, 2026May 28, 2026June 4, 2026June 11, 2026June 18, 2026June 25, 2026July 2, 2026July 9, 2026July 16, 2026July 23, 2026July 30, 2026August 6, 2026August 13, 2026August 20, 2026August 27, 2026September 3, 2026September 10, 2026September 17, 2026September 24, 2026October 1, 2026October 12, 2026You 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 informationCareers at SSAEmail Careers@ssa.gov Address CIO Front Office6401 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21235USNext stepsOnce 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, if desired. 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 transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitability New employee probationary periodPrivacy Act Reasonable accommodation policySelective Service Signature and false statementsSocial security number request