Who may apply: Current /Former Permanent Federal Employees, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, Eligible Military Spouse Preference (MSP), eligible PPP, Peace Corps and Vista, Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP) and other Special Appointment Authorities applicants. One position which may be filled at the listed DFAS sites; not remote. Entry Grade is GS-09.

Duties

Performs statistical analysis of data to identify and interpret human resources patterns and trends within the agency. Compiles and analyzes information from various sources and develops meaningful program data, information, and reports in a variety of formats for presentation to and utilization by DFAS senior management officials, supervisors, and colleagues. Identifies appropriate questions and corresponding data points or measurements. Focuses on high-priority metrics and analysis. Serves as internal consultant, building strong relationships with key leaders to define and understand key business objectives Applies scientific and statistical standards to analyze and evaluate data to develop high-priority analyses and metrics. Uses predictive modeling and advanced statistical analysis to translate personnel data into actionable business intelligence. Designs and maintains key Human Resources performance indicators and delivers findings in user-friendly and professional format which clearly communicates information and presents findings in a relevant, compelling, and actionable manner. Duties as described reflect work performed at the full performance level. Duties assigned to entry grade, GS-09 level, will be developmental in nature.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Position will be filled at entry grade of GS-09, full performance level GS-12. Pay will be set based on OPM locality pay schedules: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating experience in assisting in the creation and validation of surveys or other business process assessment tools; performing data retrieval and dataset construction related to an Operational Data Store; or performing metrics and statistical analysis of data to identify and interpret patterns and trends. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Graduate education must have been in the field of Statistics, Data Analysis, computer science, engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge of information management, statistics or data analytics principles, concepts, and method.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]