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.

Duties

Serves as an Administrative Support Specialist with responsibility for providing a variety of support services/functions to the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) Human Resources (HR) Director and Deputy Director. Conducts management studies and works individual projects related to the mission, functions, manpower, administrative operations and processes of the Human Resources Directorate. Utilizes a variety of automated processing software packages such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc., to develop, analyze and present statistical data. Provides guidance on reports or other administrative requirements placed on the organization and coordinates with HR staff to provide needed information and material. Manages all aspects of DFAS, Dept. of Defense and Federal Government protocol to include procedures, courtesies and etiquette for distinguished visitors. Coordinates events with DFAS HQ to ensure all elements meet established protocol requirements. Controls and provides substantive advice on suspense for staff action/correspondence; orders and controls supplies/equipment; utilizes the Defense Travel System (DTS); and prepares briefings and presentations for HR leadership and staff.

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
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

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. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of the rules, procedures, operations, organization, and functions of an organization sufficient to perform all administrative support work of the office of a Senior Leader, management official or department head. Examples of work performed include advising action officers in subordinate units on such matters as the application of procedures, correspondence and reporting requirements; managing the assignment and completion of information and data requests for a work unit; managing appointment calendars, scheduling conferences and meetings in a virtual environment; using office automation software in development of correspondence; presentations and documents; researching, interpreting and applying clerical and administrative regulations, reviewing correspondence to ensure compliance with regulations, grammar, format; coordinating travel arrangements 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-09 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 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 - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]