Management Analyst

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied.

*Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed.

Major Duties:

• Ensure interfaces are integrated with various components of time and attendance systems to ensure functionality based on procedures data fields and/or VA internal and external policies.
• Ability to prepare written documents reports and studies that describe HR/Payroll time and attendance processes and systems to justify and negotiate approval of changes to processes relating to management of VAs human capital.
• Expert knowledge of pertinent laws and agency policies regulations and procedures used to administer one or more complex projects.
• Reviews administrative audits and investigates reports relating to HR/PR and employment reporting systems to determine appropriate changes and/or corrective action required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Ad hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: PD28483A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 ( May 7 2025 drivers 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 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 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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position if applicable. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance discipline and other matters arising under 5 U.S.C. Chapters 23 43 and 75 will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/18/2026.

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 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 some 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.

See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade.

AND

Selective Placement Factor: This position includes a skill knowledge ability or other worker characteristic basic to -and essential for- satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Ability and skills to coordinate and monitor payroll activities within a major financial organization.

AND

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 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; Works with managers and program officials to implement changes; Develops procedural guidance and assists in policy development for all payroll matters; 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 agencys business needs.

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: Resume must include job title and employer name number of hours worked per week start and end dates (including month and year) list of duties and responsibilities for each position addition if the experience was a federal position you must list series and grade for each position held. Failure to include this information may result in an ineligible rating. A full year of work is considered to be 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: The work is sedentary. Occasional travel may be required.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at http://:// 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:

• Understanding principles methods and practices of payroll accounting programs and services to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity.
• Experience interpreting the impact of regulatory changes on payroll processes and procedures.
• Experience analyzing payroll or financial data to identify issues and recommend solutions that impact processes or operations.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at APPLYING AS A CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLE:
You must submit the following documentation demonstrating eligibility for CTAP/ICTAP:

• Resume
• Agency Reduction in Force notice;
• Most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location
• Most recent performance appraisal (must be fully successful or above)

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 Driver Austin TX 78744.

Required Experience:

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