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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Human Resources Specialist - Information Systems (Human Resources Information Systems Architect) - **Company:** US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $102,415.0 - $158,322.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Adaptable Database Systems, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Retrieval, Relational Databases, Web Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Analysis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Operational Data Store, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft Power Automate, Ontology Design, HR Software, Data Analytics, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Powerapps - **Published:** October 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d7b054157421209f ## About the Role GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position., GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled., * Experience that demonstrates knowledge of Human Resource system concepts, processing procedures and the ability to analyze problems and trends and recommended solutions. * Experience in utilizing and automated personnel/payroll system to troubleshoot and resolve complicated personnel and payroll reports. * Experience in working with the National Finance Center to coordinate the resolution of unusual and complex personnel/payroll problems and to provide expert technical guidance to Bureau staff regarding the use of NFC's and DOJ's automated systems., * Experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in interpreting human resource concepts and regulations as they apply to and affect information systems. * Experience in human resource information systems to include design and development, system analysis, implementation, maintenance and data retrieval. * Experience in monitoring, auditing and evaluating human resource systems compliance with information technology security policies. * Experience which demonstrated knowledge of computer systems sufficient to extract or manipulate information in complex databases., Experience includes work performed independently, beyond basic training or introductory coursework, and involves responsibility for solving technical problems, supporting production systems, or developing functional components of a database driven application., * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment., 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. ## Description Serves as a Human Resources Information Systems Architect and provides authoritative HR Information Systems expertise, system oversight, and enterprise-wide analytical and technical leadership across HR operational platforms, reporting environments, analytics architectures, and data management structures. Responsible for planning, designing, and enhancing HR information systems; interpreting HR program, regulatory, and operational requirements into system specifications; ensuring data integrity and compliance; and developing advanced reporting and analytics capabilities that strengthen decision-making, personnel action accuracy, and the operational performance of Human Resource Management Division. Applies high-level judgment to direct HR systems architecture, modernization initiatives, workflow integration, and Bureau-wide HR data governance. Leads the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of HR information systems, operational data environments, reporting platforms, analytics architectures, and related applications that support HR operations, workforce programs, and enterprise data needs. Conducts systems analysis and translates operational, reporting, and analytical requirements into technical specifications and functional solutions across multiple HR platforms., * Structured Query Language (SQL) database querying - Writing, executing, and optimizing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to extract, manipulate, validate, or report on data from relational databases such as Structured Query Language (SQL) server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL., * Web application development - Developing or maintaining web-based applications or services that connect to and utilize relational databases for data storage, retrieval, or display., * SharePoint Architect - Experience designing or supporting SharePoint Online information architecture within a Microsoft 365 environment. Experience must include site and library structure, metadata or taxonomy design, content organization, and governance or permissions. This experience should also include integrating SharePoint with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Teams to support workflow automation, digital forms, or collaborative workspaces., If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities., Eligibility for secondary law enforcement coverage is determined in accordance with applicable regulations. Coverage may be attained through any qualifying federal law enforcement officer service that meets the definitions in 5 U.S.C. 8401(17) and satisfies the conditions in 5 CFR 842.803. 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., Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment. Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment. NOTE: Candidates within the top-quality category and who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. Although veterans' preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). As noted above, an agency may not select a non-preference eligible in lieu of a preference eligible in the same category unless there are grounds for a passover and the agency has complied with the passover procedures at 5 U.S.C. ยง 3318(b). To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104264 Required Documents Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts. Veterans' Preference Documentation: Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility. * DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge). * SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit: + A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15. NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veteran's Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation. For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here. + If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information: o The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and o The character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and o Any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals. * Resume (limited to 2 pages) must include your name, contact information, and relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF- 52, MOU, etc.). If providing a memorandum, it must follow the format below AND clearly cite the duties performed. + To receive credit for experience, your resume and/or any satisfactory evidence must include: o Start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND o Number of hours worked per week. * SF-50: If you are a current/former federal government employee, you must provide an unredacted copy of your latest SF-50. * Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, Click Here, if applicable. For more help, visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? 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