Who may apply: United States Citizens This announcement will be used to fill position at either the GS-11, or GS-12 grade level with a target grade of GS-12. The min salary for GS-11 is $73,218, the max salary is $98,507. The min salary for GS-12 is $87,758, the max salary is $118,069. This vacancy is located at: IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS, MOCAS SYSTEMS, MOCAS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS BRANCH, ZTCED

Duties

The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position: Develops and conducts studies of financial management processes related to Information Technology Systems Studies performed examine the integrity of data within the contract payment systems and internal controls in the system. Studies, analyzes and evaluates the capability to support DFAS with potential IT system enhancements. Reviews, analyzes, and resolves daily systems problems related to IT and performance in functional areas. Participates in and/or leads systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements. Prepares system documentation and input to assist technical personnel in improving or developing software in accordance with organizational needs and acceptable industry standards. Directs or participates in testing and implementation of systems' enhancements. Provides technical advice in determining operations impact or problems, possible resolution, and actions necessary until problem is resolved. Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - 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

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. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient at the GS-11 level. To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level providing support for financial/accounting systems; performing business process analysis through evaluation of financial/accounting systems, policies, procedures, and regulations; preparing requirements and test plan/scripts; researches, analyzes, and resolves system issues. To be hired at the GS-12 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level providing support for financial/accounting systems; applying and advising on financial system policies and procedures; performing extensive business process analysis through evaluation of financial/accounting systems, policies, procedures, and regulations; preparing requirements and test plan/scripts; researches, analyzes, and resolves system issues. This position is developmental at the GS-11 entry grade level. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-12 grade levels without further competition. 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

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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 12 and above: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]