Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) works in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, in Irving, Texas, or Washington, District of Columbia. The position is a non-bargaining-unit role at the full performance level and supports Human Capital Data and Systems (HDS) work related to human resources information technology (HRIT) and workforce analytics. The specialist represents HDS in workgroups, meetings, and presentations; serves as a senior technical advisor on HRIT and workforce data issues; and provides organizational leadership with expert recommendations on data interpretation and system enhancements. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders to refine project requirements, clarify timelines, identify risks, and deliver functional solutions, as well as turning raw data into business intelligence—including dashboards, statistical reports, and infographics—to support decisions about recruitment, retention, and workforce strategy. This is a time-limited appointment of more than one year but not to exceed three years, subject to management approval based on workload requirements and available funding. It is not a permanent appointment and does not allow conversion to the permanent competitive service. The position is full-time. The selected employee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
For GS-13: one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent, including ensuring HDS processes comply with organizational policies, enterprise information, technology changes, and mandated security accessibility guidelines with minimal or limited supervision.
For GS-13: experience monitoring assigned systems or applications to detect problems and assist with corrective actions or initiate change requests to maintain HRIT operations.
For GS-13: experience working with senior analysts to collect, maintain, review, analyze, and evaluate data related to human resources services within HDS.
For GS-13: experience assisting in implementing data validation processes and participating in functional and user acceptance testing through the HDS life cycle to confirm technical requirements meet operational needs.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
Limit the resume to no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Represent Human Capital Data and Systems (HDS) in workgroups, meetings, and presentations related to human resources information technology (HRIT) and workforce analytics.
Serve as a senior technical advisor within HDS on HRIT and workforce data issues, providing expert recommendations to organizational leadership on data interpretation and system enhancements.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to refine project requirements, clarify timelines, identify risks, and ensure delivery of functional solutions.
Transform raw data into actionable business intelligence, including dashboards, statistical reports, and infographics, to support decisions on recruitment, retention, and workforce strategy.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Student loan repayment incentive may be available, with a required service agreement