Financial Claims Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

10h

About The Position

The Financial Claims Technician adjudicates claims for remission of indebtedness and waivers for active duty, retired or separated military members, and civilian employees across all service branches. The role reviews waiver and remission applications and supporting documentation, prepares detailed administrative reports, and reviews appeals of full or partial waiver denials. For appeals, the technician prepares written reports for the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), recommending that the original decision be sustained or preparing a new report based on new evidence. The position implements approved decisions in pay and debt systems by updating military pay records, updating the Debt and Due Management System (DDMS), or notifying the responsible payroll office.

This is a federal national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable suitability and security determination. The employee must obtain and maintain Level 1 DoD Financial Management Certification within the specified timeframe. Travel is not required. 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. Moving expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower federal grade, GS-7, evaluating debt, waiver, and remission claims through research of payroll regulations and precedents; preparing detailed decision reports citing relevant laws; and processing authorized pay adjustments in automated systems.
• Alternatively, for GS-08 qualification, 18 months of directly related graduate-level education may substitute for specialized experience; qualifying combinations of graduate education and experience may also be used.
• U.S. citizenship.
• A favorable suitability review and security determination; the position may require a security clearance and access to classified information.
• Registration for Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be suitable for federal employment.
• Candidates subject to the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement must have served three months after their latest competitive appointment in federal service.
• Must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement.
• Obtain and maintain DoD Financial Management Certification Level 1 within two years of entry on duty, unless an applicable existing certification timeline governs.
• New DFAS employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• If using education to substitute for specialized experience, submit transcripts when applying; qualifying education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate remission of indebtedness and waiver claims for military members and civilian employees across all service branches.
• Review waiver and remission applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare detailed administrative reports based on reviews of waiver and remission documents.
• Review appeals of full or partial waiver denials and prepare written reports for DOHA recommending whether to sustain the original decision or issue a new report based on new evidence.
• Implement approved decisions by updating military pay records, updating DDMS, or notifying the responsible payroll office.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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