FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

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 position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency.

Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received.

Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Leading and participating in information technology (IT) project management activities, such as defining project scope, developing project plans, and managing resources; gathering and documenting financial system functional requirements to support system modernization and enhancement; and providing contractor oversight, including monitoring performance and ensuring deliverables meet government standards.

This experience should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial management systems and the project lifecycle.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, 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.

Major Duties:

• Conducts in-depth analyses of automated financial systems and processes. Responsible for evaluating data integrity, testing internal controls and audit trails, and recommending system improvements and modernizations.
• Researches and analyzes complex system issues, new legislative initiatives, and major process changes. Develops and recommends new policies and procedures impacting financial management operations and systems.
• Serves as a technical expert, collaborating with contractors and internal/external stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and resolve complex system issues. Justifies and defends management actions involving system changes.
• Evaluates current and future automated information system requirements to support strategic initiatives. Recommends improvements, simplifications, and technological advancements to modernize financial management systems.
• Researches and analyzes complex payroll systems issues; developing and defining the most difficult systems requires and modifications.