Defense Finance and Accounting Service

LEAD FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in finance systems analysis and development required.
  • Experience as a senior technical advisor in automated civilian payroll systems.
  • Proficiency in financial system design, testing, and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive test and evaluation plans for financial systems.
  • Must obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report on project status and quality, ensuring objectives are met.
  • Provide technical analysis and recommendations for project management plans.
  • Analyze data requirements for enhancements in financial management systems.
  • Prepare System Change Requests and documentation for configuration management.
  • Oversee testing of system changes and implementation of enhancements.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Relocation expenses covered for successful candidates.
  • Limited telework allowances under specific circumstances.
  • Potential for temporary promotions with the possibility of becoming permanent.
  • Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment focused on public service.
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Duties

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  • Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checks work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to instructions and to ensure objectives are met.
  • Provides technical analysis, review, and recommendations related to development and execution of project management plans.
  • Through the analysis of business processes, the incumbent analyzes data requirements for the enhancement of automated financial management systems.
  • Prepares System Change Requests and develops documentation required for configuration control board/configuration management information system overview.
  • Oversees the testing of system changes and monitors the implementation of enhancements or new products.


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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • 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.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification


Qualifications

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: serving as a senior technical advisor while performing in depth financial systems analysis, design, development, testing and support of an automated civilian payroll system; or ensuring that system design, revisions and modifications comply with standard finance and accounting practices; or developing test plans and evaluation plans for systems; or evaluating test results and takes appropriate corrective action.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting 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 this grade level.

Additional information

  • Moving expenses will be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
  • We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.?
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
  • This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Travel requirement is seldom.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here.
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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About Defense Finance and Accounting Service

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) agency responsible for finance and accounting services. DFAS provides payment services to the United States Department of Defense and various other federal agencies. The agency's headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. DFAS was established in 1991 under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer to strengthen and reduce costs of financial management and operations within DoD.
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