Open to United States Citizens Position Location(s): Indianapolis Pay for first time hires to the Federal Govt will typically be set at step 1 salary for their respective grade level.

Duties

The duties, described below, represent the major duties performed at the GS-08 level. The duties performed for developmental positions will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience. Reviews waiver applications and supporting documents from all Services, active and reserve, military retirees/annuitants, and current/former civilians. Prepares detailed administrative report based on waiver documents received, review of all aspects of the request and prior DOHA (Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals) decisions. Reviews remission applications and supporting document from Navy/Marines. Reviews appeals and supporting documents of full or partial waiver denials received from applicants.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - 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
• 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

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 AND/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. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-6: Specialized experience is defined as: reviewing, inputting, processing and reconciling a wide variety of financial documents and pay transactions pertaining to accounting, budget, payroll, travel or commercial accounts. GS-07: Specialized Experience is defined as: preparing debt packages and supporting documents for debt/waiver/remission applications and researching payroll regulations and precedents pertaining to debts and disputes; preparing responses to customers outlining the determinations made during the adjudication of debt disputes citing laws and legal precedent; utilizing automated financial and payroll systems to process payroll adjustments as a result of claims decisions. GS-08: Specialized Experience is defined as: assisting in the adjudication of debt/waiver/remission applications and their supporting documentation and researching payroll regulations and precedents to help in the adjudication of those applications; preparing reports outlining and supporting the determinations made during the adjudication of debt/waiver/remission applications citing laws and legal precedent; and processing payroll adjudications and adjustments in an automated pay system as a result of claims decisions. 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

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/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.


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. 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-07 (1-grade interval) 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).

GS-08 Substitution of Education for Experience: Eighteen months 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 - DEBT AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]