Lead IT Specialist (APPSW)
This listing is for a Lead IT Specialist (APPSW) role at Social Security Administration, in Woodlawn, Maryland, United States. It is listed as a flex, senior position.
DGJ summary of this job
Our own short read of this listing, built only from the facts it gives. The employer’s original text follows further down.
This listing is for a Lead IT Specialist (APPSW) role at Social Security Administration, in Woodlawn, Maryland, United States. It is listed as a flex, senior position.
The listing gives the pay as $121,785 - $158,322 per year.
The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United States for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 9, 2026; applications close on Nov 16, 2026.
- Employer
- Social Security Administration
- Location
- Woodlawn, Maryland, United States
- Job type
- Flex
- Level (from the title)
- senior
- Pay
- $121,785 - $158,322 per year
- Found
- Nov 9, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 16, 2026
- Employer text
- 760 words, about 3 min to read
- Apply only on the official page (usajobs.gov). Dev Global Jobs is not the employer and never asks for a fee.
- Plan to apply before Nov 16, 2026.
- Read the employer’s full text below (about 3 min) before you apply.
- Build or check your CV with the free DGJ CV Builder.
DGJ Insight
Our own data about this role and place, from official statistics and our live job index.
This job's listed pay is 61% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
About the role
Full text from the employer, as published on USAJobs, arranged into sections. Nothing added or removed.
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Visit the 'Required Documents' section below for more information. YOUR RESUME OR SSA-45 MUST INCLUDE YOUR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND YOUR ORGANIZATION (I.E., SECURITY AND RESILIENCY) OR YOU MAY BE FOUND INELIGIBLE. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail (Level 4, Advanced) - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service (Level 4, Advanced) - 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.
Decision Making (Level 3, Intermediate) - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Interpersonal Skills (Level 4, Advanced) - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Oral Communication (Level 3, Intermediate) - 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 (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork (Level 4, Advanced) - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Technical Competence (Level 4, Advanced) - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the position and have equipped them with the competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the role.
These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent. This experience must demonstrate proficiency in three of the following: Recommended and implemented IT process improvements to meet business needs. Developed and executed project plans for IT initiatives.
Led a team of IT Specialists in supporting and delivering IT projects Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and resolve technical issue The 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: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 NOTE: You cannot be credited for experience unless you clearly show your grade level at the time the experience was gained, as well as the dates you were at that grade level.
If you combine career-ladder experience into a single description of duties, you may be eliminated from consideration based on failure to clearly document the required experience at the required grade level for the required period of time. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at GS-12. Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Integrates the work of a team where each member contributes a portion of the analyses, facts, information, proposed actions, or recommendations.,Plans, organizes, participates and provides directions to a team of specialists.
Plans and organizes meetings; handles or assigns administrative details; orchestrates all team activities and oversees preparations of reports and presentations.,Identifies and integrates internal and external issues affecting immediate organization, such as those involving technical and administrative factors.,Reviews team work products for accuracy and completeness. Reviews and approves the substance of reports, decisions, case documents, contracts, or other action documents to ensure they accuracy.
Ask CSI about this job
Answers link to jobs and tools on Dev Global Jobs.
Review Dev Global Jobs
Used this site to find a job? Tell other job seekers what worked and what did not.