Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Located In: Info & Tech Dir, Assessment/Analysis/Assignment Div, ZTFAC Persons applying at the Cleveland location may also be selected for the Bratenahl location. This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other DFAS Directorates. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

Duties

Interprets and analyzes statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements to provide guidance to all DFAS systems with regard to portfolio management and investment guidance. Develops and/or reviews DBS and investment review policy, regulations, procedures, and requirements for DFAS systems which implement a broad range of financial requirements. Determines methods and resources to be used in conducting studies, investigations, and analysis of systems. Designs and conducts complicated system reviews and provides advisory services on various issues that require a broad scope of understanding. Serves as senior analyst ensuring compliance with DoD and DFAS policy and standards. Prepares presentations/briefings for senior leaders, managers, peers, and customers on best practices, process improvement initiatives, and implementation guidelines and procedures.

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
• 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 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 this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying financial management methods, practices, principles to implement process improvements for accounting and financial software and systems; reviewing and analyzing new legislation and policy changes to apply to financial and accounting software and systems; planning and directing projects related to the development and modification of automated financial and accounting systems; providing support in the planning, budgeting, and execution reporting for financial/accounting systems. 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

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-13 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]