HR Information Systems Specialist (Cybersecurity) GS-9/11/12

Apply online through January 31st at:  https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/828809400

This is NOT a remote work opportunity.  The position is located in Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

• Consults with HR and IT subject matter experts from various fields and customers to develop and refine functional requirements and translates functional requirements into design specifications.
• Serves as senior technical liaison and journey level specialist in the design and integration of policies, systems procedures, databases, software and hardware.
• Provides formal and/or informal instruction to system users regarding complex system issues, features, etc., and develops user manuals or instructions for assigned applications.
• Analyzes data and produces reports to aid in the management and planning of HR automation initiatives.
• Leads and provides technical support to HR Information Systems specialists regarding requirements analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation for a broad spectrum of software life-cycle management of existing or proposed IT systems.
• Ensures application of information security/information assurance (IAVA) policies principles and practices.
• DUTIES DESCRIBED ARE AT THE FULL-PERFORMANCE, GS-12 LEVEL. DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE ENTRY GRADE OF GS-09 WILL BE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE.

onditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 if outside the Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in the design, development or maintenance of business automation tools; implementing modifications or improvements to information systems; or applying software design principles and information management concepts to enhance business operations.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. The graduate education MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Youmust submit proof of education if the position requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet specialized experience requirements. For additional information on transcripts, visit Transcripts and Certifications. Applicants must also document education and/or certifications in their resume.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

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  • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

For more information or to apply visit: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/828809400