Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

Duties

Duties described below reflect the full performance level of GS-11. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-9 will be developmental in nature. Predicts the effects of proposed changes and makes recommendations of a far-reaching nature to minimize overall system impact. Develops specifications and conditions for the functional testing of subsystems and systems. Recommends the development of uniform terminology, classification and coding structures for the Defense Civilian Payroll System. Provides functional interpretation and has continuing responsibility of ensuring major system efforts are proceeding according to user needs and the dictates of selected development methodologies. Identifies requirements and monitors the development of methods for the achievement of assigned systems interface or integration with other financial and non-financial systems.

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. For the GS-09 level: One year of specialized experience is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal Service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-09 level is defined as: providing system management, functional analysis of system requirements, and system support services for Automated Information Systems (AISs) for an accounting or finance organization; and providing analysis, development, evaluation and maintenance of plans and programs in the area of the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS). For the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) in the Federal Service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-11 level is defined as: analyzing and evaluating complex reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; researching and interpreting applicable regulations, laws, or statutes to provide substantive recommendations regarding the Defense Civilian Pay System; developing accurate problem assessments and providing workable recommendations and solutions. 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 the GS-09 level: Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. For the GS-11 level: 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

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: 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. 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).

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: 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 - CIVILIAN PAY OPERATIONS - INDIANAPOLIS 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]