Human Resources Specialist - Information Systems (Human Resources Information Systems Architect)

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking qualified candidates for a GS-12/GS-13 level position in the Washington, DC area. The role emphasizes HR information systems, data analysis, and database reporting to support staff and operations.

Candidates should demonstrate experience with HRIS concepts, ERP-like systems, and reporting tools. Applicants must meet the selective factor requiring knowledge of SQL-based querying or web app/SharePoint capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with HR information systems and data reporting.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions in HRIS contexts.
• Familiarity with relational databases and data integrity controls.

Skills

SQL querying

SharePoint

Data analysis

HRIS knowledge

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

SharePoint Online

Power Apps

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience

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.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GS-12

• 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.

GS-13

• 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.

AND

Selective Factor

GS-12 and GS-13: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

12 months of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 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.

OR

• Web application development - Developing or maintaining web-based applications or services that connect to and utilize relational databases for data storage, retrieval, or display.

OR

• 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.

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.

NOTE: All applicants must clearly address this experience in their resume to be found qualified.

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.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**