Not Required

Duties

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 100 applications. The first 100 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (100 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 100 in the order they applied. Major Duties: Employs data gathering, analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies to develop documentation and recommendations on the appropriate approach to meeting existing and future HR, PR, time and attendance and/or reporting needs from a range of automated and procedural alternatives. Reviews administrative audits and investigates reports relating to HR/PR and employment reporting systems to determine appropriate changes and/or corrective action required. Assists development teams in the implementation of major initiatives such as upgrading a character-based application to incorporate a Web-based front-end converting to a relational database, deploying a reporting system, or customizing/implementing product and associated interfaces. Conducts business process reengineering, and develops high level and detailed functional requirements and documents for user interfaces, output media/formats, user instructions, training materials, etc. Generates listing system data using commercially available reporting tools, such SAS, MS Access, or Web-based reporting tools. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm CST Compressed/Flexible: Available at supervisor discretion Telework: Available with supervisory approval. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD28483A and PD315222A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/08/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. Qualify Ranking Factor: - Serves as the nationwide payroll expert analyzing and resolving complex issues related to the payroll aspects of agency-wide programs. - Provides expert advice to senior executives in planning payroll programs and projects. - Develops procedural guidance and assists in policy development for all payroll matters. - Works with managers and program officials to implement changes, providing advice where possible, which would reduce any adverse effects. - Understands the current and future business processes to ensure new system or enhancements integrates with the various components of the payroll system and meets the agency's business needs. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience coordinating and monitoring payroll activities and system functionality related to time and attendance, and employee pay and entitlements. Experience in leading technical teams in defining project guidelines by elaborating business requirements and developing plans and schedules to secure business and sponsor approval. Experience in coordinating, developing, and refining operational payroll and reporting requirements to implement new or updated policies and procedures, focusing on automated and procedural alternatives. This includes developing business processes and procedural requirements for self-service systems to support payroll activities, time and attendance, and employee compensation and entitlements. Acquired experience in developing procedural guidance and assisting policy development for payroll matters, addressing complex issues in agency-wide payroll programs, and providing expert advice to senior executives for planning payroll projects. Involves designing and customizing technology for existing systems. Experience in developing and refining operational payroll and reporting requirements to implement new or revised policies and procedures. This includes preparing business cases, conducting cost/benefit analyses, and analyzing risks related to the implementation of business processes. Experience in analyzing workload data and provides advice and recommendations to agency managers. Experience in training programs, systems development, and researching analytic techniques to enhance program development. Experience in preparing and presentation of formal and informal briefings to high-level officials regarding study results. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Administration and Management Analysis and Problem Solving Attention to Detail Compliance Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Organizational Awareness Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Written Communication 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is normally performed in an office setting while seated at a desk although some slight physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Led technical teams to define project guidelines and secure approval on business requirements. Coordinated and refined payroll systems and reporting needs, implementing new policies to enhance operational functionality. Developed procedural guidance for payroll matters and provided expert analysis and resolutions for complex issues, advising senior executives on payroll programs. Conducted cost/benefit analyses, analyzed workload data, and offered recommendations to agency managers. Additionally, engaged in training, systems development, and delivered briefings to high-level officials regarding outcomes of studies. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Austin, TX. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 8000 Metropolis Dr. Austin, TX 78744

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.

Other Information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration (HRA) at The Fair Chance Act. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. 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: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information