Systems & Procedures Analyst

This position is located at VA Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, TX, under Payroll Operations Service (POS), Management Reports Division (MRD), with the Management Reports Team.

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. *Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed. This position is aligned under Payroll Operations Service, Management Reports Division (MRD). The Management Reports Team provides Centralized Payroll functions on DCPS reports and RSD reports to VHA, VBA, NCA, and Staff Offices (VACO) to include those HR offices that service them. MRD provides support and handles issues and concerns for the stations centralized to FSC regarding errors and rejects that arise from payroll processing reports. Systems used by MRD include but are not limited to: VA Time and Attendance System (VATAS), HRsmart systems, Thin Client, and the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS). The Systems and Procedures Analyst performs reviews of payroll reports out of DCPS, RSD, and HRsmart, researching policies, procedures, knowledge bases, and reference materials for functional and technical incidents to provide guidance for resolving the issue or for the incumbent to resolve the issue. Perform as an analyst in major FSC and VA projects, including, but not limited to planning and deployment of upgrades or new systems. Provide consultative and test support for applications, affected end users, and financial management programs, as required, to resolve system issues and provide input for implementation of improvements. Troubleshoot issues in critical or emergency situations, such as the transmission of missing time reports to DFAS. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: 08:00 AM - 04:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Yes, with Supervisory Approval. Telework: AdHoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD19906A, PD19905A, and PD19906A 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 (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 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.