Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. The duty station of these positions will be assigned at the time of a job offer, and pay will be set in accordance with the duty station. Any on-site requirements will be determined by the duty station assigned upon selection.

Duties

Reviews accounting transactions ensuring the propriety and validity of data and supporting documentation and determining the appropriate account for processing and certification through the following systems which can include DEAMS, GAFS, and DAI. Reviews and processes certifications through manual payment drafted by team members using the Intragovernmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC), Defense Agency Initiative (DAI), DFAS Transaction Interface Module (DTIM), or G-Invoicing. Researches current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from automated accounting and financial systems, documents, and reports. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and patterns requiring accounting adjustments and corrective actions. Analyzes and prepares special reports on the causes of recurring adjustment actions; determines the cause of processing errors or problems and recommends corrective procedures. Selections made below the full performance level 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.
• Duty station for this position is INDIANAPOLIS, IN.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05 if applying at the GS-06 level, or GS-06 if applying at the GS-07 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-06 Specialized Experience is defined as: applying knowledge of accounting systems, policies and procedures for the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data; validating, monitoring and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records; researching discrepancies and making adjustments. Time-in-Grade GS-06: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. GS-07 Specialized experience is defined as experience: applying the correct accounting treatment to a variety of transactions generated by a number of operating programs, activities and diversified accounts. Accounting documents contain extensive subdivision of allotments and a number of accounts are interrelated. Verify, balances, and reconciles a variety of transactions, listings, and interrelated reports involving multiple funds or a number of different control accounts. Detect errors; determine the nature of the error (considering the appropriation, allotment, and documents affected); and the type and amount of discrepancy and make appropriate corrections. Time-in-Grade GS-07: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-06 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Education

GS-06 Substitution of Education for Experience: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

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).

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]