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Job opening: FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Salary: $75 777 - 98 507 per year
City: Cleveland
Published at: Oct 25 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: United States Citizens

Duties

Develops and conducts studies of financial management processes related to Automated Information Systems (AIS). Performs extensive analyses and evaluations of the intra and interrelationship of functions to identify and determine current and future AIS requirements, technological advancements and corporate initiatives Recommends improvements and/or simplifications when considered necessary. Reviews, analyzes, and assists in resolving daily system problems related to AIS use and performance in functional areas. Researches, analyzes, and assists in resolving daily system problems related to Defense Retired and Annuitant Payroll System (DRAS), interface systems, databases, and processing cycle issues. Conducts research to obtain data to be utilized as supporting documentation for problem identification to the processing center or programming activity to facilitate resolution. Monitors changes and work-around procedures, daily processing schedule and notifies operating elements and external customers of changes, delays, and cycle cancellations.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • 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
  • 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

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 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 experience in your resume. 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 in the federal service: Providing substantial financial systems knowledge to leadership in order to assist with the financial mission; interpreting, developing, implementing and modifying policies for automated financial systems procedures and techniques; knowledge of generally accepted principles related to accounting, finance, and internal controls. 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.

Education

GS-11 Level SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR 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.

Contacts

  • Address DFAS - RETIRED AND ANNUITANT PAY 1240 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44199 US
  • Name: HR Customer Care Center
  • Phone: (317) 212-0454
  • Email: [email protected]

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