Standard Characteristics 

• Supports software and web architecture development, requirements analysis, process execution and evaluation, selection and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools, and integration (with both new and legacy systems) 

• Interacts with customers and the development team to gather and define requirements 

• Analyzes and studies customer requirements to determine the most effective software and web technologies to satisfy their needs 

• Designs, creates, tests, and maintains software and web-based applications and content solutions to satisfy customer requirements 

• Follows a formal design process using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and also adheres to laws, standards, and established guidelines for development and delivery of software and web applications (e.g., software reuse, modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault-tolerant) 

• Coordinates the creation and collection of necessary technology components and integrate them into a coherent site design 

• Designs and develops visually-pleasing, content-rich, user-friendly interfaces with intuitive navigation 

• Develops and maintains software and web development technical documentation to assist with software and web application maintenance and upgrades 

• Provides software process management and configuration management throughout the software /web development lifecycle 

Skills and Task - Complex 

• Develops new concepts and processes. 

• Analyzes root causes and resolve issues. 

•  Supports more junior level technicians and specialists in their activities. 

• Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians or specialists. 

Leadership Management 

• Works individually, actively participates on integrated teams, and may also lead a task, project or team. 

Guidance 

• Requires guidance and direction from more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers only when dealing with new, uncertain situations. 

• Provides guidance to lower level technicians and specialists. 

Training and Certifications 

• DoD 8570 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. 

• Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required and the IT environment specified within the task order. 

Capabilities and Additional Requirements 

• Applies concepts, develops, tests maintain and supports high-performance, innovative software, and web-based applications. 

• Troubleshoots software and web problems and provides solutions to overcome those problems using the latest technologies. 

• Works with management and information technologists to determine specifications. 

• Uses a variety of internet technologies, techniques and tools such as graphics software applications and object-oriented languages (e.g. Java, CGI, Visual Basic, HTML, XML) to create software and web application elements such as user interface feature, algorithms, animation, special effects, databases, and e-business applications. 

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma + 8 years 

• Associate's Degree + 6 years 

• Bachelor's Degree + 4 years 

• Master's Degree + 2 years 

• PhD + 0 years