System Manager

DFAS; Indianapolis, Cleveland (IN, OH, NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) in Indiana is seeking a Financial Systems Specialist (ProjMgt) to support large-scale accounting and financial systems projects. The role requires applying financial management methods to plan and implement process improvements, and provide recommendations on database management systems while ensuring data integrity and compliance with DoD requirements.

This position is filled under Direct Hire Authority specific to the DoD; arrangements may be made

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in financial systems and DoD finance.
• Experience implementing process improvements in large-scale accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze information and data management systems for optimization.

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.

**If selected, position title will reflect FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (PROJMGT)**

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: applying financial management methods, practices, and principles in planning and implementing process improvements relative to large-scale accounting and financial systems; providing recommendations on appropriate use and implementation of database management systems; and performing studies on current and future information and data management systems.

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.