Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration)

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Department of Energy. As a Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration), you will serve as the principal technical authority and subject matter expert for teh design, development, integration and security architecture of the organization’s comprehensive Human Resource Information landscape., * Serves as the primary developer and systems engineer responsible for designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining real-time Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and secure batch data transfers (e.g., SFTP) to manage complex integration data flows between modern SaaS HR platforms (e.g., Workday) and other auxiliary enterprise systems.

• Troubleshooting and diagnoses system integration malfunctions, identifying technical anomalies in data pipelines, and implementing code/rule modifications to optimize data accuracy, minimize latency, and resolve critical operational sync issues.
• Acts as the principal technical authority and subject matter expert for the design, development, and integration of the agency’s comprehensive HRIS landscape, aligning cloud-based HR systems with complex federal HR policies and civil service regulations.
• Engineers and leads highly complex, secure HRIS integrations that span multiple federal agencies, ensuring seamless data exchange and synchronization with OPM data standards, federal reporting streams, and government-wide HR systems modernization initiatives.
• Conducts in-depth analytical reviews of market trends and emerging HRIT technologies. Evaluates these solutions against functional human capital requirements, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership that balance business benefits with performance constraints and technical risks., * This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Occasional travel maybe required.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit., CTAP/ICTAP Eligible Applicants: To receive selection priority, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

• Proof of Eligibility: A copy of your agency-issued Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, a copy of your separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) noting transition/displaced status, or other official agency documentation confirming your eligible status.

• Proof of Performance Rating: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/rating of record, which must include:
• Your final rating (must be at least “Fully Successful” or equivalent); and
• The rating scale/guide (explaining what each level/numeric score means), unless the rating scale is clearly defined on the appraisal document itself.

Note: While a formal performance appraisal is highly recommended and requested to expedite your evaluation, if your agency-issued RIF separation notice or other official separation documentation explicitly states that your performance was at least “Fully Successful” (or equivalent) and notes your rating of record, it may be accepted in lieu of a formal performance appraisal. Failure to provide any documentation proving a rating of at least “Fully Successful” or equivalent will result in the loss of your priority consideration., * PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios.

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U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration., Applicants must have IT-related education and experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition, to the basic requirement.A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 out of 4 of the following:

• Leading the technical implementation of comprehensive cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) landscapes, ensuring alignment with federal HR policies, cross-agency integration standards, and critical Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data exchanges.

• Performing hands-on software engineering to sustain custom applications and platforms that extend native (HRIS) capabilities.

• Improving highly complex, secure, real-time data exchanges using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and secure batch data transfers (e.g., SFTP) between an enterprise HRIS (such as Workday) and other auxiliary enterprise systems.

• Applying federal security frameworks and architectures (such as FedRAMP, NIST, OMB, and agency-specific mandates) to secure high-impact cloud-based HR systems and integrations.

“Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., * Accountability

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Personnel and Human Resources
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Software Engineering
• Stress Tolerance
• Systems Integration
• Systems Life Cycle
• Teamwork, 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.

1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585 Hybrid work $125,776 - $187,093 a year - Part-time, Full-time, 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.

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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., Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

We are truly honored that DOE has been named America’s #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy