FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST (CYBER)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks a qualified security-focused professional to support RMF and risk management activities. The role emphasizes security impact analysis, testing internal controls, and safeguarding data across DoD financial systems.

Specialized experience aligned with GS-12 level is required, including evaluation of security controls, RMF implementation, and associated testing. Federal Direct Hire terminology applies; on-site work is typical.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing security impact of proposed system changes.
• Substantive knowledge of RMF and risk management framework.
• Experience testing internal controls for FISCAM and RMF; identifying issues and recommending solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform security impact analyses and support RMF activities.
• Assist in testing system changes to ensure security and data integrity.

Skills

Security testing

RMF knowledge

FISCAM experience

Access control testing

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

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.. 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 defined as: experience performing security impact analysis of proposed system changes; experience which demonstrates substantive knowledge of risk management framework; experience with testing internal controls for FISCAM and RMF; identifying issues and recommended solutions to support system access control; and providing testing support of system changes to ensure the security and integrity of the system and data. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.