Military Pay Technician (Retired Pay)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Rome, NY

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About The Position

The Military Pay Technician (Retired Pay) independently resolves difficult and complicated retired pay actions. The work includes comprehensive audits of pay accounts; correcting and adjusting multiple pay items; resolving questions about entitlement to additional retired pay compensation; adjusting retired pay for retroactive legislative changes that affect benefits due from other agencies; determining whether payments are applicable; and initiating collection of overpayments when necessary.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level, or qualifying directly related graduate education or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized experience involves applying military payroll policies and procedures to process transactions such as pay audits, corrections, adjustments, final actions to resolve payroll issues, and determinations of complex payroll entitlements. Employees must obtain and maintain Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within the required timeframe. The role is a sensitive national security position requiring a favorable suitability and security determination; the specific security designation may vary and may require a Secret clearance or higher.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the applicable Selective Service registration requirement for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Be suitable for Federal employment and obtain and maintain the required favorable security determination; some positions may require a Secret clearance or higher.
• Meet the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement: at least three months after the latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
• Obtain and maintain Level 1 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within two years of entry on duty, unless an existing certification requirement establishes an earlier deadline.
• For the GS-7 entry grade, have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-06, applying military payroll policies and procedures to process payroll transactions including audits, corrections, adjustments, final actions, and complex entitlement determinations; qualifying directly related graduate education or an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check as a new DFAS employee.
• Be willing to serve a one-year probationary period if required.

Responsibilities

• Independently resolve difficult and complicated retired pay actions.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of pay accounts and correct or adjust multiple items of pay.
• Resolve questions of entitlement to additional retired pay compensation.
• Correct and adjust retired pay for retroactive legislative adjustments affecting benefits due from other agencies.
• Determine the applicability of payments and initiate collection of overpayments when necessary.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed