This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for the organization's enterprise Information Technology goals and objectives, metrics methods and concepts used in developing policies and plans, capital planning process and in evaluating the accomplishing Information Technology goals and objectives.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud subject matter expert for the organization. Negotiates product functionality enhancements and System Requests (SRs) with Oracle. Participates in the design, development, documentation, testing, and implementation in support of the Defense Civilian Human Reporting System (DCHRMS), which is the integrated system for supporting the DoD-wide civilian human resource (HR) functions (Payroll, Staffing, Entrance on Duty, eOPF, HR Shared Service Delivery, Performance Management, etc.). Prepares plans in accordance with Project Management Principles and makes recommendations for implementation of these activities. Evaluates new requirements against potential HCM Cloud solutions and provides recommendations. Provides recommendations and oversees the DCHRMS system integration and testing with Oracle HCM Cloud, ensuring that solutions effectively meet DCHRMS requirements. Participates in the preparation of new system requirements or modifications to existing requirements, preparation and/or analysis of functional system change request and the development of functional requirements from a technical perspective, including changes to the current or future system. Reviews systems change requests submitted by DoD users, Services, and agencies, as well as other non -DoD agencies. Recommends acceptance, revision, or rejection. Reviews the DoD strategic plans, proposals, and requirements from the Components for further risk analysis, enhancement, and modification of DCHRMS. Reviews Component plans and makes recommendation for improvement and adjusts the plans and activities to coordinate these various plans. Plans and establishes long-range (more than 5 year) IT program goals, objectives, andmeasurement criteria. Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for component programs and projects impacting the accomplishment of DoD strategic directives, including new interpretations and recommendations for additional policies and interpretive guidance. Applies IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices in the planning and delivery of services and providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical DMDC Portfolio issues. Conducts work groups with representatives of the DoD civilian HR community for the purpose of the designing a broad range of future human resource management information systems.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS -14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud or similar Software as a Service (SaaS) Applies IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices in the planning and delivery of services and providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists Experience with full software development lifecycle of a complex system Ability to effectively communicate program status, risks and issues to leadership Problem-solving tasks with customers and clients and providing quality IT products and services 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]