Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants and current DFAS VRA employees. Position is located in: Info & Tech Dir., Payroll Services, DMO/DMR & Uniques, DJMS Testing -ZTBCB This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the I&T Directorate. Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl.

Duties

Tests assigned pay and entitlement segments of DJMS-AC/RC with a view toward refining and increasing responsiveness of the pay system at both central site and field pay offices. Tests data automation with DJMS-AC/RC. Confers with systems accountants as required to provide detailed information pertaining to pay that may affect accounting reports or systems as well as to accommodate pay systems/procedures to the requirements of sound accounting. Develops new or revises test plans based upon DJMS-AC/RC systems changes. Serve as a senior specialist and lead to provide support for finance and accounting systems through systems analysis, systems modification, data management and enhanced business processes.

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 (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: serving as a senior technical advisor on performing in depth financial systems analysis; design, development, testing and support of automated payroll systems; ensuring that system design, revisions and modifications comply with finance and accounting practices; developing test plans and evaluation plans for systems; and evaluating test results and takes appropriate corrective action. 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. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 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

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]