Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, current DFAS VRA employees, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants. (ICTAP). Position located in I&T DIR, IT AUDIT SUPPORT (ITAS), ZTG. This job announcement may be used to fill other positions in the I&T Directorate. Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl. Responsibilities Serves as a Financial Specialist responsible for coordinating functional and technical initiatives in support of Audit Readiness and sustainment of missions supported as part of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Delivers mission support to agency management through issuance of Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidance and supporting Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) controls. Provides design standardization to financial system controls in order to ensuring major system readiness efforts are aligned with scheduled project plans. Identifies financial systems requirements necessary for the development of assigned systems interfaces or integration with other financial and non-financial systems. Participates in the preparation of functional specifications and other documentation to be used by data systems analysts, end users of the system and information technology specialists. Participates in the preparation of technological and economic feasibility studies, such as economic analyses, for existing or potential new systems for use in making major management decisions. Leads efforts to further and satisfy Audit Readiness objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is described as: Experience providing support for financial/accounting systems; applying and advising on financial system policies and procedures; performing extensive business process analysis through evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations. Compiling financial management business processes from various sources to ensuring their accuracy and efficiency as it pertains to financial legislation and operational policies and procedures surrounding automated financial systems. 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. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level Additional Information Moving expenses will be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is occasional. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here) 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. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. 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. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
