Financial Systems Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. This national security position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation
Suitable for Federal Employment
Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating and interpreting financial policies, regulations, legislation and statutes to ensure financial or accounting system compliance with those directives; performing business process analysis through evaluation of financial systems, policies, regulations, legislation and statutes; providing technical support for financial/accounting systems by planning, testing, revising, implementing, and maintaining the systems.

Nice To Haves

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov ).

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior specialist providing expert financial management and systems, advisory and consultative services with regards to the development and integration of new computer technology.
Identifies, coordinates, and resolves controversial or key issues and problems related to financial systems design and modification.
Develops innovative system software change requests and functional specifications to implement modifications and enhancements.
Establishes project governance frameworks, conducts risk assessments, and ensures all financial software architectures adhere to statutory regulations, audit guidelines, and cybersecurity standards.
Responsible for planning, testing, revising, implementing, and maintaining an entire system or major portions of a complex financial system.