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. Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Indianapolis, IN.

Duties

Provides support and analysis of budget/financial, administrative, and travel programs. Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative program operations. Collaborates with budget, manpower, contracting, human resources and other administrative service providers to ensure accurate and efficient processing of a variety of financial and personnel actions in support of the Office of General Counsel. Assists in the development of the annual budget for OGC. Prepares projections regarding personnel and annual funding requirements. Assesses program effectiveness and evaluates and analyzes complex issues for organizational improvement or program effectiveness. Analyzes data for overall trends and makes recommendations to improve analytical/evaluative processes. Performs a variety of special assignments and projects that involve a variety of sensitive and confidential matters that are time-sensitive and require research and analysis, utilizing a variety of office automation equipment and software.

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

This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-11, or GS-12 with a target grade of GS-12. The minimum salary for grade GS-11 is $73,218, the maximum salary is $95,181. The minimum salary for grade GS-12 is $87,758, the maximum salary is $114,082. GS-11: 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: Interpreting and applying administrative management policies, regulations, and procedures to collaborate in areas such as budget, human resources, or administrative operations; providing data analysis, project planning and/or administrative support. GS-12: 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 administrative management regulations and procedures to coordinate budget, human resource actions, or administrative operations; providing advisory services to management through program analysis, recommendations for process improvements and resolving complex issues. 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

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

GS-11: 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

GS-12: There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 grade level

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement

Youmust submit proof of education if the position requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet specialized experience requirements. For additional information on transcripts, visit Transcripts and Certifications. Applicants must also document education and/or certifications in their resume

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Contacts

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