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

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections professionals are sought to join the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC, focusing on structured HR systems and data management. The role emphasizes applying HR concepts within IT, handling complex payroll data, and ensuring compliance with information security policies while supporting production systems and personnel data workflows.

Applicants should bring experience with HR information systems, regulatory interpretation, and the ability to analyze and resolve

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating knowledge of HR system concepts, processing procedures and problem analysis.
• Experience using automated personnel/payroll systems to troubleshoot and resolve reports.
• Experience coordinating with NFC to resolve unusual HR/payroll problems and guide staff on NFC/DOJ systems.
• Experience with HR concepts and regulations as they apply to information systems.
• Experience in HR information systems design, development, maintenance and data retrieval.
• Experience monitoring, auditing and evaluating HR systems for IT security compliance.
• Experience extracting or manipulating information in complex databases.
• 12 months of experience in SQL, web app development, or SharePoint Architect roles.

Tools

SQL

SharePoint

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:

• 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/ 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.

Selective Factor

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.