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Summary This position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Human Capital Management Division (HCMD). The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) program manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining HCMD’s suite of human resources information systems and providing technical expertise on system operations, personnel applications, and programs to improve human resources work methods and procedures through automation. Responsibilities Are you interested in conceptualizing and executing user-friendly interfaces for HRIS programs? Does customer service-oriented support across an organization and discovery of emerging technologies and trends in data analytics platforms sound like an ideal next step in your career? Key highlights of the job: HR Data and Systems Analysis and Automation Manage and maintain user-friendly interfaces for HCMD’s HRIS to support HR programs and processes, including the division’s shared drive, AOC’s performance management system, payroll/personnel, time and attendance systems and other HR technology-based systems. Utilize National Finance Center applications such as NFC EmpowHR, EPIC, WebTA and Insight. Uses as well other applications such as GRB, Monster Solutions, Cornerstone, etc. Collaborate with HCMD leadership to identify needed enhancements to existing systems and databases, recommending and implementing solutions to meet changing business needs. Maintain insight on trends and developments in data management, new human resources information systems and applications (hardware, software, and telecommunications), and emerging technologies. Oversee, design, and develop complex, automated HR data processing solutions to provide decision-making information support. Lead cross-functional teams in planning and execution of HRIS programs. Ensure program and project compliance with regulatory requirements and internal polices related to data security. In addition, track licensing and manage annual renewals and new license purchases as required. Technical Leader and Advisor Serve as lead representative and liaison between HCMD, Information Technology Division, external vendors and other stakeholders for HRIS. Assists in the procurement of appropriate hardware and software to meet human capital strategic goals and objectives and to ensure high quality, efficient human resources information systems. Advise and assist leadership with development, review and analysis of processes and products which enhance HR operations in support of contingency operations. Participate in decision making sessions and advise program managers, regarding automation technologies, regulatory requirements, and program improvements. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Advanced knowledge and skill in the use of information technology (IT) applications for the development of HRIS programs, policies, user friendly informational tools and for analytical organizational data analysis. Analyze HR automation technology systems to modify, adapt and identify opportunities to optimize business processes for large scale organizations. Knowledge of new and emerging human resources information technologies, industry trends and best practices in application management and programming languages. Demonstrated skills in project management principles and methods, including developing plans and schedules and defining milestones and deliverables. Ability to collaborate with other technical staff and provide informal training and technical feedback and guidance. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to produce and present briefings and other presentations to the AOC chain of command. Education Eligibility can be met for this position through meeting either education or experience as referenced below. Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. 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 of 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 with a course by course listing if selected. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.