Beamter/Beamtin im Verwaltungsdienst des Bundes im Informationstechnikzentrum Bund (gehobener technischer Dienst)

Learning locations include: lecture halls, seminar and exercise rooms, libraries at the Bundeswehr University; office spaces, data centers, server rooms at the service locations of the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund (Federal Information Technology Center); and at home (e.g., preparation and follow-up of courses, completing homework).

The amendment to the Federal Civil Service Regulations came into force on March 17, 2026. It opens up needs-based special access routes to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. A key focus of the reform is the equalization of vocational and academic education. For example, access to higher technical administrative services and higher scientific services is now also possible for individuals with vocational further education qualifications such as Bachelor Professional or Master Professional.

The profession is a civil servant Ausbildung (vocational training). The type of training is a Studium (university degree) at the Bundeswehr University, with practical study sections at the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund. The degree is a Bachelor, and it lasts 3 years. Civil servants in the higher technical administrative service at the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund design, implement, and optimize IT applications and systems in public administration. Their tasks include system development and support, database and network management, as well as the organization and supervision of data processing procedures. In team leadership, they coordinate the tasks of individual employees and monitor work results. User consulting and training, for example when introducing new software, can also be part of their duties. Work areas and locations: Civil servants in the higher technical administrative service at the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund find employment.

3 years

The selection process consists of a written and an oral part. It tests, for example, mathematical-analytical thinking skills, text comprehension, basic IT knowledge, as well as general knowledge and English language skills.

The structure of the Studium (university degree) in the higher technical administrative service at the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund is as follows: Bachelor's Studium at the Bundeswehr University: 27 months; practical study periods at the Informationstechnikzentrum Bund during the lecture-free time of the Bachelor's Studium: 9 months. The total duration of study is 3 years.

No Studium (university study) fees are charged. Travel expenses or costs for learning materials may arise. If accommodation is provided at the educational institutions, additional costs may also be incurred.

Theoretical training content includes areas such as computer science, software development, technical computer science, systems engineering, AI and data-based optimization, digital transformation, data protection and IT security, administrative management, process and project management, quality management, economics, public management, internal accounting and controlling, administrative theory and law, public service law, constitutional and European law, federal budget law, economic efficiency studies, and civil law. Practical study sections provide professional knowledge and experience at the Federal Information Technology Centre.

During theoretical study periods, one should expect to attend lectures and seminars, perform practical exercises (e.g., software development), prepare and review coursework, research in libraries, prepare presentations and assignments (also during lecture-free periods), and adhere to deadlines. During practical study periods, tasks include implementing IT solutions for administrative processes at the Federal Information Technology Centre. Key qualifications such as problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are enhanced. Assessments are conducted throughout the entire Studium (university study).

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates is 1,744 Euros. This amount includes capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other additional allowances, remunerations, and surcharges. Source: Bundesbesoldungsgesetz (BBesG).

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for a successful Studium (university study): Mathematics (e.g., for software development and accounting), Computer Science (e.g., to understand data structures, algorithms, programming languages, and user knowledge in graphic, web, or multimedia programs), Economics/Law (e.g., for economics and administrative law), and English (e.g., to read specialized literature).

Alternatives for this profession include civil servant in advanced administrative informatics service, civil servant in digital administration (advanced non-technical service), and Studium (university study) programs in administrative informatics, computer science, or business informatics in the IT coordination field. Common aspects include optimizing administrative processes with IT applications and developing and applying IT procedures for administrative processes.

The Bologna Process began in 1999, aiming to reform the European higher education landscape. Its goals included creating a unified European higher education area, harmonizing study programs and degrees (introducing Bachelor's and Master's programs), and improving student and lecturer mobility. In 2020, the regulation for the preparatory service for the higher technical administrative service of the Federal Information Technology Centre (Informationstechnikzentrum Bund) came into force. This regulation governs access via preparatory service or a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor-Studium).

The training (Ausbildung) in the higher technical administrative service of the Federal Information Technology Centre (Informationstechnikzentrum Bund) takes place as a 3-year preparatory service or Bachelor's degree (Bachelorstudium). It is regulated by federal ordinances and concludes with a career or Bachelor's examination (Bachelorprüfung). Additionally, there is the option to study administrative informatics (Verwaltungsinformatik) within the framework of a preparatory service for the higher administrative informatics service or a university degree (Hochschulstudium).

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's degree (Bachelorstudium), the academic title 'Bachelor of Science - Verwaltungsinformatik (B.Sc. - Verwaltungsinformatik)' is awarded. The career title is 'Civil Servant - Higher Technical Administrative Service of the Federal Information Technology Centre (Informationstechnikzentrum Bund)'. Note: The responsible authority determines whether this career path is offered as a training (Ausbildung).

After their studies, civil servants in the higher technical administrative service of the Federal Information Technology Centre (Informationstechnikzentrum Bund) work at the Centre's locations to find suitable areas of deployment. To stay up-to-date, specialized knowledge is kept current or brought up to the latest standard through adaptive training (Anpassungsweiterbildung). The range of topics extends from public administration, software, web development, and programming to IT project management. For career advancement, civil servants with appropriate aptitude have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful promotion procedure. Further studies (weiterführendes Studium) can also be considered. For example, obtaining a Master's degree (Masterabschluss) in administrative informatics (Verwaltungsinformatik) is a logical option.

Regulation on the preparatory service for the higher technical administrative service of the Federal Information Technology Centre (Informationstechnikzentrum Bund) (GtDITZBundVDV) of 13.11.2020 (BGBl. I S. 2479), amended by Article 13 of the law of 18.12.2024 (BGBl. 2024 I Nr. 423).

The requirements are the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) or the allgemeine Hochschulreife (general university entrance qualification), or a comparable educational qualification.