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Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Management And Program Analyst

Location: Multiple Locations
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 20/01/2026
End Date: 03/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

About Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS’ (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) mission is to lead the DoD (Department of Defense) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. We take pride in serving the men and women who defend America. DFAS is seeking goal-oriented people who like a challenge and care about serving our country. We offer rewarding careers in finance, accounting, information systems, contracting services, human resources, clerical work and many other areas.

Summary

Job summary

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. 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

Anticipates obstacles and addresses them to ensure timely and accurate delivery of information, products, and services. Senior consultant for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of specified projects and the provisions of Microsoft Project consulting support. Refines existing work methods and techniques for application to the analysis of specific issues or resolution of problems. Analyzes problems discovered in prior studies or actual operations and makes recommendations as to different approaches, which may provide a basis for better planning of operations. At the GS12 level the purpose of this position is to provide developmental work experience.

Qualification

GS-12 In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing support programs risk management and the proper delegation of work; utilizing the Strategy and Support Business Model as well as providing program management consulting support and briefings to all levels of management. GS13 In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 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: Managing support programs with an emphasis on facilities. Comprehensive knowledge in overseeing the maintenance of buildings, managing services and ensuring the facility is safe and habitable for all occupants. Technical (Working) knowledge of building systems like HVAC and electrical to include direction and oversight of facilities, policy planning, execution and risk management. Overseeing facility related projects with the associated allocation of resources to include, budgeting, cost control and the management of vendor contracts. Utilizing the Strategy and Support Business Model as well as providing program management consulting support and briefings to all levels of management. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-12, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher in the Federal service. To be considered for the GS-13, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher in the Federal service. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-12 with a target grade of GS-13. The minimum salary for grade GS-12 is $89,508, the maximum salary is $121,502. The minimum salary for grade GS-13 is $106,437, the maximum salary is $144,481. ** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. ** 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 this grade level. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 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.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.