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Business Systems Analyst

Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Littleton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

Summary

This position is part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Human Resources Directorate (HRD), IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division. The incumbent will be responsible for providing, coordinating, and ensuring the Time and Attendance (T&A) systems development, maintenance and implementations that interface with the Federal Personnel and Pay Systems (FPPS) and its peripheral systems.

This job is open to

  • Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  • Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

    Clarification from the agency

    Current employees within the Department of the Interior (DOI) in the local commuting area who are on a career or career conditional appointment, or current DOI employees who are eligible for consideration under non-competitive procedures or special hiring authority may apply.

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    Duties

  • The incumbent of this position is responsible for time and attendance, leave, capturing labor cost reporting, for Quicktime or other time and attendance systems which pass data to both FPPS and other peripheral systems.
  • Analyzes functionality of the systems to identify capabilities in relation to existing system needs, regulatory changes, system deficiencies, and recommends modifications or other solutions to the problem areas identified.
  • Serves as functional tester evaluating segments of online time and attendance systems, batch interfaces with FPPS or other pay systems and performs other testing functions as needed. To include data conversion testing, system stress testing, parallel testing for client implementations and end-user acceptance testing.
  • Serves as an independent functional tester, evaluating segments of online time and attendance systems, batch interfaces with FPPS or other pay systems and performs other basic testing functions as needed. The incumbent will perform testing of data conversion, system stress testing, lead client migration parallel testing and end-user acceptance testing. They will be responsible for validation and review of the system functionality to ensure accuracy and compliance with policy and regulation.
  • Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
  • Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
  • Qualifications

    At the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications :

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to : applying pay and leave regulations; assisted in making recommendations to make changes in an automated system; and assisted in basic analysis and testing techniques for an automated personnel, payroll, or time and attendance system.; OR
  • A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related I one of the following fields : Business Information Systems, Management Science, Information Technology, Analytics, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or other filed directly related to the work of this position. (Note : Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education).; OR
  • A combination of education and experience as listed above.
  • At the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications :

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limed to : used knowledge in the application of pay and leave regulations; analyzed, developed recommendations, and tested techniques for a federal pay and personnel or time and attendance automated system; interpreted regulations and make recommendations for changes to an automated personnel, payroll, or time and attendance system; and tested system changes.; OR
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree : or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; OR
  • A combination of education and experience as listed above.
  • Applicants must carefully review the information in the " How You Will Be Evaluated " section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

    Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

    TIME-IN-GRADE : Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

    Experience refers to 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Education

    If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated : (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Note : PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document .

    Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited / candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit : https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications /

    Additional information

    Career Transition Assistance Programs : CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / working-in-government / unique-hiring-paths / federal-employees / career-transition /

    Appointment Authorities : For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements :

    Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A

    Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

    Telework Suitability :

    The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

    Stipulations of Employment :

    Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

    Work Schedule :

    This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

    Miscellaneous :

    This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

    DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify.

    This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

    If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

  • Benefits
  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the Assessment Questionnaire and any additional assessment required for this position. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and / or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    You will be evaluated for this job based on :

  • The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed.
  • On-line job Assessment Questionnaire
  • Competency based scaled self-report responses

  • Subject Matter Expert - Structured Resume Review
  • Eligible and qualified candidates who meet the pre-established cut score on the assessment questionnaire will have their resumes reviewed by a subject-matter-expert to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position.

  • If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.
  • You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

    Note : Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in both the Assessment Questionnaire and additional assessment.

  • Oral Communication
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Technical Competency - Administrative Systems Design & Maintenance
  • Technical Competency - Systems Testing & Evaluation
  • Technical Competency - Technical Problem Solving
  • Written Communication
  • If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.

    Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.

    Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal / evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals / evaluations were at an acceptable level.

    It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal / evaluation and / or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

  • Benefits
  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  • Required Documents
  • As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes :

    1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm / yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.

    2. SF-50 or DD-214

    Current / Former Career / Career-Conditional Eligible : Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are / were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.

    3. Due Weight Consideration :

  • Performance Appraisal
  • List of Awards over last five years
  • 4. Other supporting documents :

  • College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
  • SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
  • Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
  • Career Transition Assistance Program : If you are applying under CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional
  • Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

    Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note : A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

    Do not upload documents with sensitive information. It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading.

    It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply
  • To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

    To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and / or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • Read the Eligibility questions carefully . The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12660824
  • If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00a.m. - 4 : 00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

    Agency contact information

    Shanna Martinez

    Phone

    3039696374

    Email

    shanna_martinez@ibc.doi.gov

    Address

    IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division

    Interior Business Center

    One Denver Federal Center, Building 48

    Denver, CO 80225

    Next steps

    For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

  • Fair and Transparent
  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
  • Required Documents

    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes :

    1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm / yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.

    2. SF-50 or DD-214

  • Current / Former Career / Career-Conditional Eligible : Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are / were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.
  • 3. Due Weight Consideration :

  • Performance Appraisal
  • List of Awards over last five years
  • 4. Other supporting documents :

  • College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
  • SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
  • Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
  • Career Transition Assistance Program : If you are applying under CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional
  • Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

    Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note : A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

    Do not upload documents with sensitive information. It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading.

    It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and / or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • Read the Eligibility questions carefully . The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12660824
  • If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00a.m. - 4 : 00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

    Agency contact information

    Shanna Martinez

    Phone

    3039696374

    Email

    shanna_martinez@ibc.doi.gov

    Address

    IBC HRD Personnel and Payroll Systems Division

    Interior Business Center

    One Denver Federal Center, Building 48

    Denver, CO 80225

    Next steps

    For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
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