Administrative Support Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Administrative Support Specialist monitors administrative functions, manpower and personnel requests, work orders, awards, and other administrative management services for Operations Headquarters, as directed. The specialist implements and disseminates approved administrative policies and procedures; studies, analyzes, and evaluates administrative regulations, procedures, and policy directives to determine whether current guidance applies; and provides technical guidance to the supervisor and other Operations Headquarters staff on current administrative issues.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, or qualifying graduate education or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience. The role is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable security determination. Travel is seldom required, at 1–24%. Telework is limited and may be provided only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment and obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require a Secret clearance or higher.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Candidates must have served three months after their latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-7), including interpreting administrative policies and regulations, providing authoritative guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, and monitoring and coordinating administrative management services such as manpower and personnel actions, supply and equipment allocations, work orders, and award programs.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Selected candidates must obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position; failure to maintain eligibility may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor administrative functions, manpower and personnel requests, work orders, awards, and other administrative management services for Operations Headquarters as directed.
• Implement and disseminate approved administrative policies and procedures.
• Study, analyze, and evaluate administrative regulations, procedures, and policy directives to determine the applicability of current guidance.
• Provide technical guidance to the supervisor and other Operations Headquarters staff on current administrative issues.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility dependent on the type of position and other factors; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level