Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Duties

Consults with HR and IT subject matter experts from various fields and customers to develop and refine functional requirements and translates functional requirements into design specifications. Serves as senior technical liaison and journey level specialist in the design and integration of policies, systems procedures, databases, software and hardware. Provides formal and/or informal instruction to system users regarding complex system issues, features, etc., and develops user manuals or instructions for assigned applications. Analyzes data and produces reports to aid in the management and planning of HR automation initiatives. Leads and provides technical support to HR Information Systems specialists regarding requirements analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation for a broad spectrum of software life-cycle management of existing or proposed IT systems. Ensures application of information security/information assurance (IAVA) policies principles and practices. Leads and/or participates in staff assignments related to project planning, monitoring, and/or coordinating systems analysis and programming functions related to information management. DUTIES DESCRIBED ARE AT THE FULL-PERFORMANCE, GS-12 LEVEL. DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE ENTRY GRADE OF GS-09 WILL BE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 if outside the Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in the design, development or maintenance of business automation tools; implementing modifications or improvements to information systems; or applying software design principles and information management concepts to enhance business operations. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. The graduate education MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]