Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants.

Duties

Responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance to the Director for MPO and the four MPO site locations on Military Pay policy and procedures, and system processing. Works directly with MPO site personnel to develop site specific and standard procedures applicable to all MPO sites. Maintains continual open communications with personnel in the Pay Systems organization, MPO sites, M and CPS Procedures Office and other contacts to keep abreast of system changes and issues. Serves as a point of contact for receiving and distributing proposed interim changes to the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations, Volumes 7A and 7C and soliciting MPO comments on these changes. Incumbent may represent MPO at high level and working level meetings concerning Military Pay. The incumbent develops and serves as the technical expert for various statistical reports used by personnel internal and external to MPO, including the military services.

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
• Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.

Qualifications

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: Applying financial management methods, practices, and principles, and automated systems design and processes related to Military Pay operations; identifying, documenting and recommending financial system requirements; recommending system changes and solutions to enhance Military Pay systems and/or improve system performance; and overseeing projects and teams to accomplish assignments, to include larger scale reviews, system changes, testing ,and implementation. 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-11 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 this grade level.

Contacts

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