Financial Systems Specialist (GS-9/11/12)

Apply online through 2/10/2023 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/702743800

This is not a remote work opportunity. Positions are located in Indianapolis, IN.  Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Designs and develops assigned pay and entitlement segments of Defense Joint Military System - Active/Reserve (DJMS-AC/RC) with a view toward refining and increasing responsiveness of the pay system at both central site and field pay offices.

Provides technical advice to data automation system analysts in designing and programming the automated systems.

Participates in monitoring, testing, evaluating, and implementing DJMS-AC/RC systems changes.

Provides training and guidance for converting, implementing, and maintaining payroll and reporting operations and related techniques.

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..

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.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

In addition to the Basic Requirement above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-7) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting with writing system requirements for automated financial systems; interpreting financial policies, regulations, and statutes; assists with updating system user documentation including system administration guides, quick references, and help documentation.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-9) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Writing system requirements for automated financial systems from system change requests and user-provided deficiency reports; interpreting financial policies, regulations, and statutes; ensuring system compliance with those directives; analyzes and evaluates system architecture and administration; assists with updating system user documentation including system administration guides, quick references, and help documentation.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Writing system requirements for complex automated financial systems from system change requests and user-provided deficiency reports; evaluating and interpreting financial policies, regulations, and statutes; ensuring system compliance with those directives; analyzes and evaluates system architecture and administration; updating system user documentation including system administration guides, quick references, and help documentation; and executing software test plans.

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.

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/702743800