COTS System Engineer (GovTA SME)

E-Infosol LLC

$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Related degree in Business, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in federal program management or SME role related to GovTA or similar systems.
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud services (AWS), and Linux environments.
  • Demonstrated background in leading large-scale federal system implementations or upgrades.
  • Strong knowledge of federal payroll and timekeeping regulations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including briefings to senior executives.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in complex, fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary SME and liaison for GovTA technical matters.
  • Collaborate with the GovTA software vendor on product-related items.
  • Support T&A system initiatives with government PMs and agency groups.
  • Provide strategic direction and program management for GovTA, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
  • Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of GovTA features and updates.
  • Develop roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects.
  • Coordinate with HR, payroll, finance, and other internal stakeholders to address issues and implement best practices.
  • Deliver advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for payroll operations issues.
  • Train and mentor government staff and team members.

Benefits

  • Medical -100% company paid premiums for employees; dependent options available.
  • Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Retirement Savings (401k) with up to 4% match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA.
  • Company-paid Short/Long-term disability, with additional options.
  • Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, with additional options.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and all 11 federal holidays.
  • Legal and Identity Protection Services provided.
  • Incentives for certifications and reimbursement.
  • Employee perks including UberOne, company outings, and discounts on services.
Full Job Description
PID: 26-14-09-022

Summary

The FBI requires a full-time GovTA Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve in the role of Program Manager Senior. The individual will provide expert-level support, strategic oversight, and assist with general program management in conjunction with HR for the FBI's Time and Attendance (T&A) and payroll reporting systems, primarily GovTA. This role will assist in ensuring compliance with federal timekeeping, payroll, and financial regulations while driving improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and customer support across a large enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SME and liaison for all technical matters related to GovTA.

Work with and interact with the GovTA software vendor on items related to the product.

In conjunction with government PMs, work with other agency groups to support the T&A system.

Assist in providing strategic direction and program management for GovTA, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency polices.

Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of new system features, patches, and upgrades.

Assist in developing roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR, payroll, finance, etc. to resolve issues and implement best practices.

Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for system and process issues impacting timekeeping and payroll operations.

Train, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to government staff and other team members.

Required Qualifications

Related degree in Business, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a federal program management or SME role supporting GovTA, WebTA, or equivalent federal timekeeping/payroll systems.

Demonstrated experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud (AWS), and Linux-based infrastructures.

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal system implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects.

Strong knowledge of federal payroll, time and attendance, OPM, and HR regulations.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to brief senior executives as needed.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience supporting agencies of 20k+ employees.

Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, and reporting standards related to time and attendance.

Experience integrating GovTA with other financial, HR, or ERP systems (e.g. NFC, etc.).

Benefits

Medical -100% company paid premiums for employees with dependent options.

Dental and Vision

Retirement Savings (401k) up to 4% match

Health Savings Account (HSA), FSA and DCFSA

Company-paid Short/Long-term disability (w/ additional supplemental options)

Company-paid Life and AD&D (w/ additional supplemental options)

Generous Paid Time Off and ALL 11 Federal Holidays

Legal and Identity Protection Services

Bonuses for certifications and reimbursement

Employee Perks:

UberOne, Company Outings (Sporting events, Happy Hours, etc.), Discounts on services including Pet Insurance

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