Who may apply: Current DFAS employees and DFAS VRA eligibles in the local area and eligible PPP Military Spouses.

Duties

Serves as senior functional resource in one or more areas of security assistance financial management. Prepares, or oversees the preparation of financial management reports; processes complex financial transactions and/or reviews contracts, obligations, disbursements, or delivery documents as assigned. Conducts difficult analysis pertaining to the reconciliation of financial data related to Security Assistance Contracts, training, case closure, financial exceptions and supporting feeder systems. Performs more difficult reviews of the security assistance programs assigned ensuring compliance with DoD policies and procedures. Conducts selected tests of document processing in area of responsibility to ascertain the degree of compliance with established DoD policies and procedures. Performs financial analysis and review of the specific area of security assistance financial management where assigned. Assists the Branch Chief at country level meetings with accountant and country customer representatives as required. For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties 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.
• 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.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Basic level Certification under the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification Program.
• 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-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required for the GS-09 level. Specialized Experience at the GS-09 level: is defined as performing financial management data analysis, creating recommendations for financial operations improvements, and customer support for an automated payroll system. Time in Grade GS-09: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-9, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-7 or higher in the Federal service. 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 for the GS-11 level. Specialized Experience at the GS-11 level: is defined as performing financial entitlement analysis and support for a large-scale finance and accounting organization and possesses knowledge of financial management principles as they relate to automated pay systems processing and operations. Time in Grade GS-11: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-11, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-9 or higher in the Federal service.

Education

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed 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).

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).

Contacts

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