Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

Defense Logistics Agency•Whitehall, OH

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) provides support in planning, developing, purchasing, and maintaining automated human resources systems. The role identifies and researches problems, gathers facts from employees and supervisors, recommends solutions to technically complex issues, and advises managers on alternatives. It coordinates testing and implementation of new automation initiatives within DHRS activities. The specialist provides technical advice to management on difficult and controversial HR matters related to audit readiness reviews, projects, and initiatives. The role is also the central point of contact for audits and examinations of records, including operational HR programs, internal controls testing, and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidance testing. It analyzes audit and program review reports and findings to identify further areas for review, deficiencies, adverse trends, training needs, and corrective strategies. The position may be filled in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with a salary range of $102,415–$133,142, or Whitehall, Ohio, with a salary range of $93,400–$121,422. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable suitability or fitness determination. It is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and has a flexible tour of duty.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position.
For GS-12 qualification, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in federal, military, or private-sector service.
Specialized experience facilitating end-to-end business cycle design aligned with agency strategic direction and transformation programs.
Specialized experience ensuring end-to-end information systems audit-readiness processes comply with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Specialized experience integrating and collaborating with other functional areas to deliver cross-functional solutions involving automated systems.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions and time-after-competitive appointment, by the announcement closing date.
A favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable adjudication of background checks is grounds for removal.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Employees must refrain from illegal drug use; applicants for testing-designated positions must pass pre-employment drug testing, and employees in such positions are subject to random testing.

Responsibilities

Support planning, development, purchasing, and maintenance of automated HR systems.
Identify problems, research reference materials, and conduct fact-finding with employees and supervisors.
Recommend solutions to technically complex problems and advise managers on alternatives.
Coordinate testing and implementation of new automation initiatives within DHRS activities.
Provide technical advice to management on complex HR problems involving audit readiness reviews, projects, and initiatives.
Serve as a central point for audits and examinations of records, including operational HR programs, internal controls testing, and FIAR guidance testing.
Analyze audit and program review reports and findings to identify areas for review, deficiencies, adverse trends, training needs, and corrective strategies.