Financial Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-12. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-11 will be developmental in nature. Receives and analyzes operational reports for errors and determines areas where corrective action is needed. Develops and proposes methods to decrease vulnerability of the Civilian Pay Program. Performs quality control examinations of operations, policies, procedures and internal controls to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of functional systems. Leads and/or conducts a variety of management studies related to a broad spectrum of civilian pay issues that may interface with other functional areas to include human resources, accounting, and disbursing. Reviews and interprets laws, policies, regulations, directives, etc., pertinent to financial management to establish their impact on civilian pay operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 for GS-11 applicants or GS-11 for GS-12 applicants) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized Experience at the GS-11 level is defined as: performing financial management data analysis to identify issues that need corrective action deficiencies; or advising management on financial policies, regulations, and standards in support of the financial mission of a large-scale financial organization.
• Specialized Experience at the GS-12 level is defined as: analyzing data to identify trends and developments in Civilian Pay program in order to enhance operations; or reviewing the execution of automated system processes to ensure compliance with established pay laws, regulations, and procedures; or providing customer support for an automated civilian payroll system.
• 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.
• Time-in-Grade for GS-12: 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-11 or higher grade in Federal Service.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes operational reports for errors and determines areas where corrective action is needed.
• Develops and proposes methods to decrease vulnerability of the Civilian Pay Program.
• Performs quality control examinations of operations, policies, procedures and internal controls to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of functional systems.
• Leads and/or conducts a variety of management studies related to a broad spectrum of civilian pay issues that may interface with other functional areas to include human resources, accounting, and disbursing.
• Reviews and interprets laws, policies, regulations, directives, etc., pertinent to financial management to establish their impact on civilian pay operations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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