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Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis / Policy and Planning)

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is an Information Technology Specialist job in systems analysis and policy and planning with the US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency. There is 1 vacancy, with work sites in Rock Island, Illinois and Fort Riley, Kansas. It uses Direct Hire Authority (DHA), a special hiring method, and may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Telework eligible1 vacancy in Rock Island, IL and Fort Riley, KS. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables with customers.
  • Check that software and systems work follows laws, rules, and policies.
  • Resolve IT issues related to human resources practices and procedures.
  • Find tasks where automation can reduce manual HR processing.
  • Plan and manage HR application work processes and their integration.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, which is the next lower grade. This experience includes developing requirements for automated solutions, managing IT projects, working with end users, troubleshooting IT issues, and demonstrating new applications. It must also show four IT-related competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a man born after 1959
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter, optional

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses, will be reviewed to see if you meet the qualification requirements. If the agency finds you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and incomplete packages are not considered further.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Show all four IT competencies in your resume: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
  • Education cannot replace experience, so describe specific work that matches the GS-11 level experience.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel is 25% or less of the time, as temporary duty.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives and student loan repayment may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation for suitability or fitness
  • Temporary duty travel required 25% of the time
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Selection may be restricted by the DoD referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$89,508 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Fort Riley, Kansas
  • Rock Island, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
DACA-27-13105430-DHA

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