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Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)
Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Information Technology
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This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT). HRIT develops and leads information system plans that meet HR automation, data, records and information management requirements - with a primary focus on establishing integrated systems for the administration and development of strategic HR information, programs, and services.
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Summary
This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT). HRIT develops and leads information system plans that meet HR automation, data, records and information management requirements - with a primary focus on establishing integrated systems for the administration and development of strategic HR information, programs, and services.
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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,925 - $139,684 per year
This is the base salary scale. Salary scale subject to change dependent on locality/duty station.
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Promotion potential 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number JMD-HR-26-12976209-ST Control number 871786100
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to Federal employees and other eligible applicants. This position is located in Washington D.C. New employees to the Justice Management Division of the Department of Justice will be required to work on site in our offices in Washington D.C. Current employees of the Justice Management Division may be allowed to remain in their duty station.
Duties
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The duties and responsibilities for a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), GS-0201-13/14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), at GS-0201-13/14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
Specialized Experience for GS-13
You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as:
1) Operating, managing, or maintaining multiple HR Information Systems (e.g., EmpowHR, eOPF, NFC, USA Staffing, USAPerformance); 2) Serving as a system administrator for HR Informations Systems design, maintenance, reporting, or data integrity; 3) Developing training guides, user instructions/manuals, reports, and customer support documentation for or from HR data systems (e.g. Power BI Tools, Insight, etc.); AND 4) Providing support for web-based HR tools such as customer support portals, automated SharePoint workflows, and related tools.
Specialized Experience for GS-14
You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as
1) Developing and maintaining functional system requirements, automated workflows, and technical designs; 2) Analyzing workforce data, to include normalizing and integrating data across multiple HR Information Systems (e.g., EmpowHR, eOPF, NFC, USA Staffing, USAPerformance); 3) Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and processing errors that span interconnected databases to provide resolutions; AND 4) Producing reports from various systems to assist with strategic planning, workforce planning, succession planning, and other organizational decisions.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 06/22/2026 of this announcement.
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualifications, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 06/22/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below.
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
"The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment."
Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
BASIS OF FINAL RATING:
DOJs Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.
If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976209.
Benefits
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
Required documents
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
How to Apply
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Before applying, youre encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/22/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help?
If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please use the contact listed below for assistance.
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Agency contact information
Kana Hyman
Email kana.a.hyman@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
How to Apply
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Before applying, youre encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/22/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help?
If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please use the contact listed below for assistance.
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
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Agency contact information
Kana Hyman
Email kana.a.hyman@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice!
The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee youll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available.
Mission:
DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Core Values:
Agency contact information
Kana Hyman
Email kana.a.hyman@usdoj.gov Address Justice Management Division, Human Resources
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what its like to work at Offices, Boards and Divisions, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.justice.gov/careers
Summary
This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT). HRIT develops and leads information system plans that meet HR automation, data, records and information management requirements - with a primary focus on establishing integrated systems for the administration and development of strategic HR information, programs, and services.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Location Negotiable After Selection
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,925 - $139,684 per year
This is the base salary scale. Salary scale subject to change dependent on locality/duty station.
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Promotion potential 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number JMD-HR-26-12976209-ST Control number 871786100
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