Civilian Payroll Specialist

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology, LLC supports USARCENT at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina as a Civilian Payroll Specialist. You will handle payroll processing for the civilian workforce, ensuring timely, compliant pay and responding to policy questions.

The role requires DoD/federal payroll experience, familiarity with DFAS systems, and strong Excel skills, with security clearances and training completed as required for a military HQ setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in DoD or federal civilian payroll/pay administration.
• Familiarity with DFAS civilian pay systems and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must complete background investigation and CAC within specified timelines.
• Required security and information assurance training within 30 days, annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Process and review civilian payroll transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable pay regulations.
• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies, coordinating with DFAS and HR as needed.
• Maintain civilian pay records and supporting documentation.
• Advise civilian employees and supervisors on pay-related policy questions.
• Support periodic pay audits and internal control reviews.

Skills

DoD payroll experience

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Microsoft Excel

English fluency

Tools

DFAS systems

Job description

Openings 1 position

Location USARCENT HQ, Bldg 1947 (Patton Hall), Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Schedule Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 0800–1630 (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Security Clearance SECRET

Employment Type Full-Time, Contract — contingent on contract award

About the Role

Bailey Information Technology, LLC

Civilian Payroll Specialist

USARCENT Staff Augmentation — G1 (Personnel) Directorate

Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Openings 1 position

Location USARCENT HQ, Bldg 1947 (Patton Hall), Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Schedule Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 0800–1630 (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Security Clearance SECRET

Employment Type Full-Time, Contract — contingent on contract award

Supporting the G1's personnel readiness mission, you'll ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and civilian pay policy compliance for the USARCENT civilian workforce.

What You'll Do

• Process and review civilian payroll transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable pay regulations.
• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies, coordinating with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and HR as needed.
• Maintain civilian pay records and supporting documentation.
• Advise civilian employees and supervisors on pay-related policy questions.
• Support periodic pay audits and internal control reviews.

What You'll Need

• Prior experience in DoD or federal civilian payroll/pay administration.
• Familiarity with DFAS civilian pay systems and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy under recurring deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must be able to complete a favorable background investigation appropriate to the position within the first week of starting, and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) within the first two weeks.
• Must complete required security, anti-terrorism, and information assurance training within the first 30 days, and annually thereafter.
• If the position requires a security clearance, must complete annual threat-awareness and operations-security refresher training.
• Professional appearance and conduct consistent with a military headquarters environment.
• No travel required for this position.