FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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Serves as a senior specialist responsible for larger scale reviews, systems changes, testing, and implementation of automated financial management systems.

Prepares System Change Requests and develops documentation required for configuration management information system overview.

Establishes conditions and requirements for tests and provides technical guidance to team members for the interpretation of system controls.

Provides technical advice in determining the extent of system issues, potential solutions, and required action for resolution.

Advises supervisors and senior managers on major system issues, associated risks, functional impact, and data integrity. Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S Citizen or National.

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.

Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.

Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

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

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: Demonstrating knowledge of automated systems design and processing principles, techniques, policies and regulations related to finance and accounting operations; OR identifying, documenting and recommending financial system requirements; OR recommending solutions to issues related to the integration of financial systems.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service.

** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. **

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

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Moving expenses will 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 here.

For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.

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.

We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.

This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Travel requirement is seldom.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit.

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, here.

The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency 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 Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (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:

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.

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