Who may apply: United States Citizens Position Located in: Info & Tech Dir Office, Payroll Services, Payroll Support Systems, MyPay & Salary Offset Systems-ZTBDB Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl. View pay rates at OPM pay tables https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

Researches and writes system requirements and agile user stories. Identifies problems in systems and recommends solutions. Investigates, analyzes, determines the cost and impact of proposed changes or new subsystems and makes recommendations concerning military pay actions and transactions. Develops test plans and prepares test input situations designed to test software and clerical procedures. Develops testing techniques to ensure integrity of new systems and changes to production. Serves as a specialist responsible for planning, coordinating, and compiling complex financial data related to program and budget, procurement, financial management, auditing, ADP, and accounting procedures, concepts, and reporting.

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
• 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

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 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: identifying, developing, and maintaining functional business requirements, system requirements, functional descriptions, data dictionary inputs, and user manuals; developing test plans and preparing test input situations designed to test software and clerical procedures; AND conducting independent studies and surveys related to a specific module, phase, or work process of a major system. 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

GS-12: 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]