MILITARY PAY CLERK / MILITARY PAY TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 53,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis is hiring for the General Schedule clerk/tech track (GS-04 to GS-05). The duties reflect the full performance level, with developmental opportunities at the entry grade, and telework is limited to rare, case-by-case situations when a compelling DoD need exists.

Applicants must meet substitution of education for experience rules, provide official transcripts, and may need foreign education equivalency.

Qualifications

Substitution of education for experience allowed at GS-04: two years; at GS-05: four years.
Official transcripts must be submitted with your application.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency by an accredited agency.

Education

Two years of education above high school

Four years of education above high school

Job description

Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

Key Responsibilities

Duties described below reflect the full performance level of GS-05. Duties assigned at the entry grade of GS-04 will be developmental in nature

Requirements & Education

GS-04 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the general experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.

Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37193 – $53450/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 10 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.