Who may apply: United States Citizens

Duties

Serves as a Director of Accounts Payable in Rome, NY. Serves as an Accounts Payable Director to manage, plan, implement, and evaluate DFAS financial management programs by providing knowledge and expertise of the entitlement processes and procedures, regulations, and financial management systems. Exercises financial management knowledge to review recommendations proposed by subordinate management and technical specialists for soundness and technical adequacy; assesses the overall impact of proposed changes; and develops implementation plans. Participates, and represents the Site in management planning, policy and decision-making sessions regarding legislative changes, technological improvements and changes in governmental policies and procedures involving important finance issues. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of subordinate organizational elements involved in carrying out the mission and functions of the organization. Maintains constant liaison with all communities generating financial data, supporting accounting operations, and/or receiving DFAS products and services. Ensures that DFAS programs and policies are implemented in accordance with agency goals and objectives and are consistent with the management objectives of the Site Director. Assures that internal controls are developed, maintained, and evaluated in accordance with DoD, DFAS, and other Federal statutes and regulations. Provide supervision to subordinate staff including evaluating employee performance, establishing standards, arranging for training and development opportunities and approving selections, promotions and reassignments of personnel.

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-13 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: providing leadership to a financial management organization (for example, accounting, pay operations, budget, etc.). Leadership experience may include serving as a supervisor, team lead or senior-level expert/consultant providing expert analysis and assessment of the organization's highest visibility initiatives or projects. Technical experience should include integrating financial management programs, processes and systems; providing advice and recommendations to senior managers regarding issues impacting financial management processes and functions; and participating in developing agency-level financial management standards, policies and procedures to ensure efficient delivery of services. 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 requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS - ROME 325 Brooks Road Rome, NY 13441 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]