Who may apply: Current permanent Federal Civilian Employees and, eligible Defense Cyber Excepted Service Employees and current Federal VRA Employees in the local commuting area and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles , eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouses Preference (MSP) applicants and Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP)

Duties

Designs, adapts, revises, and evaluates accounting reports, procedures, and operations Provides DoD and DFAS policy guidance for operating activities. Reviews/analyzes new legislation and proposed policy changes to determine impact(s) on current operations. Develops detailed reports of impact of changes and coordinates with higher authorities to provide input into policy development, and to ensure the consistent and accurate interpretation and application of policy system wide.

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

This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: in preparing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting accounting data; operating, maintaining, testing, designing, and modifying accounting systems; using accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems and structuring of organization programs; managing, operating, and analyzing accounting systems in connection with other business activities; designing, implementing, and assessing internal control processes and systems. Use risk management skills to identify problem areas and determines actions required to improve effectiveness and/or maintain the integrity of financial internal controls. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS-12 position or higher in the preceding 52 weeks on a permanent competitive appointment may be considered. 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

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

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