Business Intelligence Platform Developer

Job Summary

IT Specialist (APPSW) Business Intelligence Platform Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s delegated Direct Hire Authority. This position is open to all U.S. citizens and will be processed as a new appointment to the civil service.

Woodlawn, MD. Telework eligible per agency policy. Employees are required to be on site 75% of duty time.

Annual salary: $143,913 – $197,200 (GS 14‑15). No relocation expenses. Appointment type:
Permanent.

Full‑time, 8‑hour days. No travel required.

• Develop and maintain complex WebFOCUS reports and portals using WebFOCUS Designer and App Studio.
• Lead technical efforts to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable WebFOCUS solutions.
• Integrate WebFOCUS with multiple data sources (PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2) and implement ETL processes and data warehousing solutions.
• Administer WebFOCUS, including user management, security, and performance monitoring.
• Drive process improvement, quality assurance, and technical documentation for BI platforms.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of advanced reporting and analytics solutions using BI software such as WebFOCUS, Micro Strategy, and Tableau.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance, scalability, and usability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

• Advanced proficiency in developing WebFOCUS reports and portals.
• Lead experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience integrating BI tools with PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, and building ETL pipelines.
• WebFOCUS administration: user management, security, performance.
• Process improvement expertise and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of AI integration with BI solutions is a plus.

• GS‑14: Specialized experience at the GS‑13 level or equivalent. Must possess the core WebFOCUS and BI competencies listed.
• GS‑15: Specialized experience at the GS‑14 level or equivalent. Must demonstrate strategic development and management of enterprise‑wide BI applications.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation required.
• Probationary period of one year may be required.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Equal opportunity employer; no hiring based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applications are accepted through the USAJOBS online portal. Submit a resume (maximum two pages) and required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 08/31/26. Contact Careers at SSA at Careers for inquiries.