Information Technology Specialist (APPSW/DATAMGT)

Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Office of Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), U.S. Capitol Police (USCP). Serves as the lead IT analyst in the implementation of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. Performs quality assurance activities for the enterprise data. Provides technical advice and assistance in implementing necessary change/configuration, management, verification and validation of data. Develops system documentation and certification of OFM information systems. Analyzes existing application design, interfaces, transaction processes and validates data integrity, security and availability. Modifies existing interfaces to meet business needs. Designs and builds new application and database interfaces to share data with other applications and databases. Provides recommendations to resolve system implementation and maintenance issues and for policy decisions that involve replacing existing critical financial management and accounting systems with new systems and capabilities such as asset management and payroll interface. Provides guidance, advice, and presentations to the Director, Office of Financial Management, and other executive level managers concerning system modifications and enhancements. Determines appropriate technical methods for implementing financial management transactions. Plans and coordinates the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements. Leads projects to develop and implement new data management designs. Develops logical data models to be translated into workable physical database designs. Selects modeling methodologies and tools. Generates models that are capable of accommodating new and unanticipated business requirements and processes. Verifies model integrity and maintains and revises existing models. Anticipates changes in business requirements; ensures that data models are capable of responding to changing requirements; and adapts modeling tools and approaches to meet the unique requirements of the assignment. Recommends priority areas of emphasis for improvement of current systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.. Specialized experience is defined as experience 1) performing quality assurance activities for the enterprise data., 2) selecting modeling methodologies and tools, 3) anticipating changes in business requirements; and 4) creating ad hoc reports and tools for users, audit agencies and stakeholders. Applicants applying for positions in the 2210 series 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. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.