Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens. Position located in: I&T Directorate, Assessment/Analysis/Assignment Div, Leveraging Tech, ZTFBAA. This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other DFAS Directorates. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

Serve as a project management consultant providing financial management and systems support and analysis to a wide range of projects. Develop, revise, and maintain project management strategies, policies, guidelines and processes for innovative Financial systems programs for the Directorate. Interpret regulations, apply new project management methods to meet complex business requirements and resolving conflicts and issues as they arise. Analyzes data requirements for the enhancement of automated financial management systems. Reviews operational capabilities and business processes, and provides comments and recommendations for proposed changes of financial and accounting systems. Extra consideration given in robotics process automation (RPA) project management procedures, or Application by Citizen Development (ABCD) system experience.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.. Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting improvement initiatives for automated financial systems design and processing to include identifying, documenting and recommending financial system requirements; applying regulatory requirements, policies and procedures related to the integration in financial systems; AND planning and directing projects related to the development of new applications or the implementation of changes to existing processes; performing analysis and evaluations to prepare status reports on projects. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to 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, including volunteer experience. 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 - 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]