Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. This position may be filled at entry grade of GS-11 or GS-12 with full performance level of GS-12. DUTY LOCATION IS INDIANAPOLIS, IN.

Duties

Applies innovative methods and evolving adult learning theory and practices in the design and development of individual training courses and larger-scale training programs to meet organizational needs. Provides advisory and consulting services to management concerning a broad range of training and development topics focusing on technical and professional development. Applies industry standard training assessment tools to a broad range of technical and professional development training programs and curriculum. Develops and implements agency specific assessment tools to address specific employee development needs. Collects and analyzes data obtained through post-training assessments to identify performance gaps and develop remediation strategies; develops solutions to improve program delivery methods or content to maximize program effectiveness. Provides regular summaries, briefings and reports regarding the evaluation, improvement, and successful delivery of the Agency employee development mission. DUTIES AS DESCRIBED REFLECT THE FULL PERFORMANCE, GS-12 LEVEL. DUTIES ASSIGNED TO AN ENTRY GRADE OF GS-11 WILL BE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• 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

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-11 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as participating in the development, delivery, assessment or administration of formal employee training and development initiatives and curricula in a business setting; applying adult learning principles in partnering with customers to identify training and workforce development needs; and coordinating resources to ensure successful delivery of training and development program services. For the GS-12 level, 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 human resources development adult learning theories, principles, and methods to assess the effectiveness of formal employee training and development initiatives and curricula; implementing formal adult learning assessment tools (such as the Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation or the Phillips' Evaluation Model) to advise and report on the successful delivery of training and development program services. 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.

Education

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).

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

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