FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST.

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DFAS seeks a qualified analyst to provide system management and functional analysis for large Automated Financial Information Systems (AISs). The role focuses on the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) and ensuring compliance with applicable financial laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include interpreting system changes, assessing regulatory impacts, and guiding corrective actions. Strong collaboration skills will support meetings and briefings, with a focus on maintaining system integrity.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience evaluating financial systems, policies, and regulations to ensure operations continuity.
• Ability to interpret system changes and regulatory updates for compliance.
• Experience in analyzing, proposing, and implementing DoD financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide system management and functional analysis for AISs.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain DCPS plans and programs to meet objectives.
• Interpret changes, enforce compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify requirements for interfaces or integrations and assess impact of changes.
• Lead and document meetings, conferences, and briefing proceedings.

Skills

Systems management

Requirements analysis

Regulatory compliance

Technical interpretation

Education

Finance/Accounting degree or related

Job description

Duties

• Provide system management, functional analysis of system requirements and system support services for a major Automated Financial Information Systems (AISs).
• Provide requirements analysis, development, evaluation, and maintenance of plans and programs to meet objectives in the area of the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS).
• Responsible for functional interpretation of system changes, enhancements to the system, regulatory changes mandated by laws and for taking appropriate and corrective actions.
• Identifies requirements and monitors the development of assigned systems interface or integration. Predicts the effects of proposed changes and makes recommendations to minimize overall system impact.
• Participates in, and directs meetings, conferences, and briefings and prepares minutes of the proceedings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• 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
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

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.

Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/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.

Applicants must have:

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:

Performing evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the continuity of a financial system's operations; analyzing and applying financial laws and regulations and recommending changes to maintain compliance of financial systems.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD 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

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

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 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.

YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS IF YOU ARE SUBSITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED

Additional information

• This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit
• For Reasonable Accommodation Requests, see the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• Moving expenses will not 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
• For positions where relocation is paid, you can learn more about
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare basis where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• 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 War. Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
• DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through education and professional certifications. To ensure credit is given in the selection process DFAS has developed selection criteria to be used when filling positions in these series. Selections will be based on four categories of criteria: Experience, Other, Education, and Certifications.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probation during which we'll evaluate if continued employment advances public interest. The evaluation considers: performance & conduct; needs & interests of the agency; if continued employment advances agency goals; if continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that continued employment advances public interest.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• 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,
• Security Designation varies dependent on position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time, employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position 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

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.