[Remote] Systems And Procedures Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. USAJOBS is seeking a Systems and Procedures Analyst for their Financial Services Center's Payroll Operations Support Call Center Division. The role involves advising field personnel on payroll systems, addressing inquiries, conducting training, and preparing standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the Veteran's Affairs (VA) payroll and accounting systems and/or local payroll operations as well as the VA Time and Attendance system (VATAS)
• Thorough knowledge of the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) software and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). VA has over 300 field stations with approximately 376,000 employees. This knowledge is necessary in advising field station personnel in the application of complex transactions, as well as to answer queries from employees
• Knowledge of various Payroll Personnel, Accounting, and Fiscal Manuals, along with publications of other federal agencies as they relate to the VA and DFAS automated Payroll and Accounting Systems
• Incumbent is also required to have knowledge of various Payroll Personnel, Accounting, and Fiscal Manuals, along with publications of other federal agencies as they relate to the VA and DFAS automated Payroll and Accounting Systems. This knowledge is necessary in advising field station personnel in the application of complex transactions, as well as to answer queries from employees. The individual receives telephone inquiries from the field facilities on production problems that require immediate action. After facts are gathered, determine the appropriate steps that need to be followed
• The inquiries may be received from Fiscal Offices, Personnel Offices, VA Central Office, and other Federal Agencies. Incumbent will coordinate various work functions of Payroll Technicians and other Systems and Procedures Analysts. Conduct training for new employees and perform on-going training as assigned by the supervisor; prepare standard operating procedures for both HRSmart and DFAS as a training tool and conduct on-site payroll training and travel required for various VA stations

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07
• For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09
• An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials
• Specialized Experience GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
• Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with VA Payroll and accounting systems, VA Time and attendance system (VATAS), as well as the Defense Civilian Payroll System(DCPS) software and Defense Finance Accounting
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, in accordance with the provisions of the 'Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy
• Experience researching general payroll, retirement, and TSP matters
• Experience providing customer support to field station employees
• Effectively communicate payroll issues orally and in writing
• Specialized Experience GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
• Specialized experience is defined as: Independent and thorough knowledge of payroll and accounting systems, VA Time and attendance system (VATAS), as well as the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) software and Defense Finance Accounting
• Functional knowledge of accounting policy and system analysis procedures necessary to assess the impact of payroll transactions on FMS and other related financial systems
• Perform duties and assignments relating to general payroll, retirement, and TSP Matters
• Monitor system processing answering inquiries from field station employees
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly reports within various sections of significant findings with appropriate recommendations
• Education for GS-9: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. B or J.D., if related
• Education for GS-11: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
• You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Self-Management, Technical Competence, Reasoning, Oral Communication, Compliance
• 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)
• Your 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 held
• In 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
• The work is primarily sedentary in nature; work is performed in an office setting

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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