Supv Financial Systems Specialist (Projmgt)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This supervisory role provides managerial oversight of a workforce performing essential support activities for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The position performs a full range of first-line technical and administrative supervisory duties and manages subordinate GS employees. The supervisor assigns work according to workload, assignment difficulty, and employee capabilities; explains requirements and establishes expectations; monitors progress; and reviews work for technical adequacy and compliance with policies and procedures. The role also develops performance standards, evaluates employees, and prepares performance ratings. The position requires specialized financial management or accounting experience, including advising on finance or accounting systems, interpreting applicable regulations and policies, and planning or coordinating related projects. It is a national security position that requires a favorable suitability determination and may require a security clearance. Financial Management Certification must be obtained and maintained. The position is subject to DoD 8140 qualification requirements, with Foundational Qualifications due within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements due within 12 months.

Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the federal service.
  • Specialized experience advising on the planning, implementation, evaluation, or maintenance of a finance or accounting system.
  • Specialized experience researching and interpreting financial management or accounting regulations, principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Specialized experience planning or coordinating projects pertaining to financial management.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be suitable for Federal employment and receive a favorable suitability/security determination; a security clearance may be required.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
  • Must have served three months after the latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
  • Must obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification.
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to DFAS.
  • Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
  • Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial oversight for a workforce performing essential support activities that facilitate the DFAS mission.
  • Perform first-line technical and administrative supervisory duties for subordinate GS employees.
  • Assign work based on workload, assignment difficulty, and employee capabilities.
  • Explain work requirements, establish expectations, and monitor progress.
  • Review work for technical adequacy and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Develop performance standards, evaluate subordinate employees, and prepare performance ratings.
  • Advise on the planning, implementation, evaluation, or maintenance of finance or accounting systems.
  • Research and interpret financial management or accounting regulations, principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Plan or coordinate financial management projects.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
  • Moving expenses may be paid for positions where relocation is authorized.
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