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Job opening: FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Salary: $51 115 - 98 338 per year
City: Whitehall
Published at: May 10 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Who may apply: United States Citizens. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions. GS-7: Min $51,115, Max $66,450 GS-9 : Min $62,522, Max $81,278. GS-11: Min $75,646, Max $98,338.

Duties

Researches, analyzes and assists in resolving daily system problems related to the supported operational system (contract, vendor, travel, or other payment systems). Researches, analyzes and assists in resolving daily system problems related to the supported interface systems, databases, and processing cycle issues. Conducts research to obtain data to be utilized as supporting documentation for problem identification to the processing center or programming activity to facilitate resolution. Monitors changes and work-around procedures for daily and monthly processing schedules and notifies operating elements and external customers of changes, delays, and cycle cancellations. Provides technical guidance and support for various electronic commerce initiatives, any other programs or future technologies that may be developed. Coordinates the development and maintenance of standard personal computer database applications and provides technical guidance for the identification of system requirements and the revision of existing applications. Recommends system improvements and develops straight-forward data management applications when necessary. For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
  • Suitable for Federal employment.
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.

Qualifications

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. Applicants MUST have one year of related financial experience OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient. Specialized experience at the GS-07 level is defined as: Providing routine data analysis and automated financial systems support in support of an organization's finance mission. Specialized experience at the GS-09 level is defined as: Performing financial systems analysis in support of finance mission and applying knowledge of financial management principles as they relate to automated financial systems processing and operations. Specialized experience at the GS-11 level is defined as: Performing complex data analysis and evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the continuity of a financial system's operations. 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. 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.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of graduate level education or a Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement (Grade point average of a 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale or class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision) or membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B., or J.D. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Contacts

  • Address DFAS - DIR/SITE SUPPORT OFFICE - COLUMBUS 3990 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213 US
  • Name: HR Customer Care Center
  • Phone: (317) 212-0454
  • Email: [email protected]

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