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 experience in financial reporting applications using Oracle APEX, Power Platform, SQL, and VBA.
  • Proven ability to lead the design and modernization of automated financial systems.
  • Expertise in implementing IT solutions that comply with accounting practices and internal controls.
  • Must obtain and maintain Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within two years.
  • Experience providing technical guidance and training to users within a financial systems context.
  • U.S. citizenship and security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and develops financial reporting applications utilizing Oracle APEX and Power Platform.
  • Converts unauthorized user-developed applications to authorized enterprise IT solutions.
  • Provides technical guidance and training to system users to enhance their efficiency.
  • Analyzes system effectiveness and recommends modifications for improvement.
  • Tests and maintains automated financial systems to ensure compliance and functionality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies based on full-time, part-time, or intermittent positions.
  • Potential for paid moving expenses.
  • Limited telework availability, typically requiring a compelling need.
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Duties

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  • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains financial reporting applications using Oracle APEX, Power Platform, SQL, and VBA.
  • Creates, develops, and implements conversions of unauthorized user-developed applications (U-IT) to authorized enterprise IT solutions (A-IT).
  • Provides expert technical guidance and training to systems users.
  • Identifies system weaknesses and develops modifications to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy.


Requirements

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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 lead advisor analyzing, designing, testing, and modernizing automated financial systems while ensuring compliance with standard accounting practices and internal controls

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 1-24%.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • 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
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-164314-517.


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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.

Benefits

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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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