Civilian Payroll Specialist

EEC Solutions; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EEC Solutions is seeking a Civilian Payroll Specialist to support HQ USARCENT, onsite at Shaw AFB, SC. This role handles civilian timekeeping, payroll, and entitlements within DFAS and CPAC coordination.

Candidates need 3+ years in DoD civilian payroll, solid ATAAPS experience, and must maintain strict data integrity. U.S. citizenship and a SECRET clearance are required for hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance/HR preferred.
• Minimum three years of DoD civilian payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration experience.
• Must be proficient with ATAAPS and familiar with DCPDS and DFAS civilian pay processes.
• Must complete DoD IA awareness training and register in ATCTS during the first month; AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and certify civilian time and attendance records in ATAAPS; correct timekeeping errors.
• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies with DFAS and CPAC.
• Advise supervisors and employees on pay entitlements, premium pay, overtime, and OCONUS entitlements.
• Maintain civilian payroll records, audit trails, and documentation IAW AR 254002 and policy.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc civilian pay reports, reconciliations, and metrics for G1 leadership.
• Support civilian personnel actions, inprocessing, and outprocessing as they affect pay.
• Safeguard PII and CUI per DFARS 252.2047012, NIST SP 800171, and PWS 1.9.5.9.
• Complete all contract-required training and reporting within stipulated timelines.

Skills

DoD payroll experience

ATAAPS familiarity

Pay administration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATAAPS

DCPDS

DFAS

Job description

EEC Solutions is looking for an Civilian Payroll Specialist for HQ USARCENT.

Note: We are seeking resumes for a proposal opportunity. This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates currently living in a HubZone designated area are encouraged to apply.

Summary Of Responsibilities

This position provides civilian pay and personnel administration support to the USARCENT G1, maintaining accurate time, attendance, and payroll records and resolving civilian pay issues with DFAS and the servicing CPAC. The incumbent advises supervisors and employees on pay entitlements and ensures the integrity and safeguarding of civilian payroll data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process, review, and certify civilian time and attendance records in ATAAPS; identify and correct timekeeping errors.
• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies, debts, and entitlement issues in coordination with DFAS and the servicing CPAC.
• Advise supervisors and employees on pay entitlements, premium pay, overtime, compensatory time, and OCONUS entitlements.
• Maintain civilian payroll records, audit trails, and supporting documentation IAW AR 254002 and applicable records management policy.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc civilian pay reports, reconciliations, and metrics for G1 leadership.
• Support civilian personnel actions, inprocessing, and outprocessing as they affect pay.
• Safeguard PII and CUI IAW DFARS 252.2047012, NIST SP 800171, and PWS 1.9.5.9.
• Complete all contractrequired training and reporting: AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 calendar days, TARP annually, DoD IA awareness training with ATCTS registration, and daily PERSTAT input.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• Associate's degree minimum; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Human Resources preferred. Four (4) additional years of directly relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Required Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of DoD civilian payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ATAAPS and familiarity with DCPDS and DFAS civilian pay processes.

Required Certifications / Licenses

• Must complete DoD IA awareness training and register in ATCTS during the first month; AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 calendar days.

Special Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Onsite performance at Shaw AFB, SC.
• Current SECRET clearance required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (optional)

• Prior Army CPAC, G1, or DFAS civilian pay experience.
• Knowledge of OCONUS civilian entitlements (LQA, post allowance, danger pay).
• Experience supporting an ASCC or theaterlevel headquarters.