Job summary

Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Major duties

Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-11. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-9 will be developmental in nature Provides requirements analysis, development, evaluation, and maintenance of plans and programs to meet Government objectives in the area of the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) for all Government employees. Identifies requirements and monitors the development of methods for the achievement of assigned systems interface or integration with other financial and non-financial systems. Provides functional interpretation and has continuing responsibility of ensuring major system efforts are proceeding according to user needs and the dictates of selected development methodologies. Predicts the effects of proposed changes and makes recommendations of a far-reaching nature to minimize overall system impact. Develops specifications and conditions for the functional testing of subsystems and systems.

Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07 for the GS-09 level or GS-09 for the GS-11 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-09 level is defined as: providing system management, functional analysis of system requirements, and system support services for an accounting or finance organization; and providing analysis, development, evaluation and maintenance of plans and programs in the area of the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS). Specialized experience for the GS-11 level is defined as: analyzing and evaluating complex reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; researching and interpreting applicable regulations, laws, or statutes to provide substantive recommendations regarding the Defense Civilian Pay System; developing accurate problem assessments and providing workable recommendations and solutions. Time-in-Grade for GS-09: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. Time-in-Grade for GS-11: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. 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

GS-09 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level 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).

Evaluations

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualifications. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: Communication Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance Financial Management Analysis Financial Management Systems You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12631307 DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.