Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees and DFAS VRA eligibles in the local commuting area and eligible PPP Military Spouses.

Duties

Analyzes, plans, and evaluates directorate functions to determine validity, propriety, accuracy, and adequacy of work processes. Applies financial management analysis knowledge of automated systems and related regulatory and statutory requirements. Examines a wide variety of documents, records, and related reports, and processes, to determine whether performance has been in accordance with GAO procedures and appropriate regulations. Confers with personnel at all levels; observes operating practices; and accomplishes any other tasks deemed essential to performance of related duties. Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports received from internal and external sources, including reports produced by automated systems. Analyzes and evaluates review or examination findings, and develops formalized reports to include recommendations and identification of suggested changes. Interprets applicable guidelines and regulations to assist in implementation of approved/directed internal procedural changes to accomplish financial management objectives. Performs quality control examinations of operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls including the analysis of data and information with the objective to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of functional area systems. Performs analysis and makes recommendations for corrective or enhancement actions to ensure the adequacy of the internal control operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• 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.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is described as: For entry at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-05 within the federal service, applying financial laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to provide routine technical guidance to managers, employees and/or customers; gathering data from financial systems; and researching financial policies and laws to resolve common financial issues. For entry at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-07 within the federal service, researching and interpreting financial regulations, policies and laws to provide substantive recommendations and advice to managers; analyzing and evaluating reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; and researching and interpreting financial policies and laws to resolve financial issues. For entry at the GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 within the federal, analyzing financial and accounting operations to recommend process improvements; monitoring and evaluating financial systems to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with internal controls; and analyzing the impact of applicable laws and regulations on an organization's financial policies, operations and systems and recommending changes to maintain compliance. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. For entry at the GS-07, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. For entry at the GS-09, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. For entry at the GS-11, applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Substitution of Education for Experience:
GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

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 - ACCTS MAINT AND CONTR DEFENSE AGENCIES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]