Job summary

Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees.

Major duties

Consults with HR functional experts, IT subject matter experts and customers to develop and refine functional requirements and translate functional requirements into design specifications for new automated tools. 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 HR IT systems. Writes programming code to design specifications to deliver business automation solutions using programming and scripting languages such as APEX or Oracle PL/SQL. Identifies or resolves problems arising from conflicting requirements between existing system functionality and proposed, new or additional requirements. Applies expert knowledge of available data to design and analyze complex data extracts that produce reliable and valid business intelligence in support of customer mission. Develops and delivers formal and/or informal briefings or instruction to system users regarding complex system issues or applications and develops user manuals or instructions.

Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as playing a key role in the design, development or maintenance of business automation tools; implementing modifications or improvements to information systems; and working with customers in efforts to apply software design principles and information management concepts to enhance business operations.. Programming experience using APEX or Oracle PL/SQL is preferred. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for Specialized Experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualifications. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Communication Data Management Problem Solving Software Development You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12613891 DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.