Business Systems Analyst - Office of the Secretary of the Interior : Job Details

Summary This position is part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Human Resources Directorate (HRD), IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division. The incumbent will be responsible for providing, coordinating, and ensuring the Time and Attendance (T&A) systems development, maintenance and implementations that interface with the Federal Personnel and Pay Systems (FPPS) and its peripheral systems. Responsibilities The incumbent of this position is responsible for time and attendance, leave, capturing labor cost reporting, for Quicktime or other time and attendance systems which pass data to both FPPS and other peripheral systems. Analyzes functionality of the systems to identify capabilities in relation to existing system needs, regulatory changes, system deficiencies, and recommends modifications or other solutions to the problem areas identified. Serves as functional tester evaluating segments of online time and attendance systems, batch interfaces with FPPS or other pay systems and performs other testing functions as needed. To include data conversion testing, system stress testing, parallel testing for client implementations and end-user acceptance testing. Serves as an independent functional tester, evaluating segments of online time and attendance systems, batch interfaces with FPPS or other pay systems and performs other basic testing functions as needed. The incumbent will perform testing of data conversion, system stress testing, lead client migration parallel testing and end-user acceptance testing. They will be responsible for validation and review of the system functionality to ensure accuracy and compliance with policy and regulation. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Qualifications At the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: applying pay and leave regulations; assisted in making recommendations to make changes in an automated system; and assisted in basic analysis and testing techniques for an automated personnel, payroll, or time and attendance system.; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related I one of the following fields: Business Information Systems, Management Science, Information Technology, Analytics, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or other filed directly related to the work of this position. (Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education).; OR A combination of education and experience as listed above. At the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limed to: used knowledge in the application of pay and leave regulations; analyzed, developed recommendations, and tested techniques for a federal pay and personnel or time and attendance automated system; interpreted regulations and make recommendations for changes to an automated personnel, payroll, or time and attendance system; and tested system changes.; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree: or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; OR A combination of education and experience as listed above. Applicants must carefully review the information in the How You Will Be Evaluated section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.