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National Institute of Standards and Technology HR Systems Administrator in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Summary The Office of Human Resources Management, Workforce Analytics and Technology Division is seeking an HR Systems Administrator to serve as one of two HR Systems Program Managers. This role analyzes organizational needs and identifies opportunities to leverage new and existing information technology and communities of practice. Responsibilities Serve as one of two HR Systems Program Managers analyzing organizational needs and identifiying opportunities to leverage new and existing information technology and communities of practice. Collaborate with multiple product owners to gather, interpret, and prioritize user requirements, transforming them into user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria for inclusion into an actionable backlog based on a strong understanding of business goals and constraints. Create testing scripts and lead user acceptance testing, integrations, and data migration. Develop and executes communication, implementation, and training plans, driving continuity and transparency. Develop written policies, procedures, process maps, and training. Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, data integrity, and connectivity. Support security and privacy assessments of HR systems. Maintain a strong working knowledge of emerging technology, such as AI and RPA. Present formal and informal briefings to various audiences, including technical, non-technical, and senior leadership. Work collaboratively with peers to enhance work processes, staying current with best practices and emerging technologies that could address challenges. Develop and maintain a cross-platform roadmap that provides a visual representation of operational tasks, initiatives, strategic goals, and regular updates. Develop statements of work and manages IT contracts. Transmit files/data using a front-end system interface (FESI) to the payroll/processing system. Create reports to retrieve data from multiple databases. Uses a table management system (TGMT) to view and update records, request reports, resolve discrepancies, and view documentation data for various tables. Train and mentor others. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-III for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting operations in the National Finance Center (NFC) and at least 1 of the following, Service Now, SharePoint, Time and Attendance, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and Processing, or Learning Management; Project management experience to include, intake and prioritizing projects, developing roadmaps, including collaborating with product owners to gather, interpret, document, and prioritize user requirements, and/or developing, joining, and running queries using Structured Query Language (SQL) methods or equivalent programming language. 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). 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Overview - Agency Resource Center NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.