Budget Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence Support Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and enhance web-based applications, client-server applications, and operating system scripts to automate budget and programmatic workflows within the VHA Specialty Care Program Office.

• Execute application development and database programming utilizing Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and SQL, ensuring data integrity, optimal performance, and compliance with VA enterprise architecture standards.

• Implement and integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software solutions into existing VA system architectures, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption to operations.

• Lead and assist in the complete software development lifecycle — encompassing planning, requirements analysis, specification writing, coding, testing, debugging, and production implementation — in accordance with an approved Systems Development Methodology (SDM).

• Document testing conditions, create test data sets, conduct program testing, and analyze outcomes to identify defects and confirm that solutions fulfill functional and technical requirements; provide support to users during acceptance testing phases.

• Investigate and assess emerging technologies — including automation tools and artificial intelligence/machine learning frameworks — to propose and prototype enhancements that boost budget application performance, reporting capabilities, and process efficiency within VHA program operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of practical experience in application development and programming, including web-based applications, client-server solutions, and scripted process automation.

• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field is mandatory.

• Previous experience in supporting federal agency IT programs — ideally within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VHA, or a similar federal healthcare or civilian agency environment — is highly preferred.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a VA Position of Public Trust (suitability clearance); the candidate must be eligible for VA network access and adhere to all VA security and privacy regulations, including annual security awareness training.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; this position supports a federal government contract and may be subject to additional background investigation requirements.

• Proven proficiency in applying a formal Systems Development Methodology (SDM), drafting program specifications, and maintaining technical and process documentation consistent with federal IT project standards.

🏝️ Benefits

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