FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Apply FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Department of Defense Defense Finance and Accounting Service ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS AND STANDARDS (JJAFBA) Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees.

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants.

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Summary Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees.

This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants.

Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/10/2025 to 10/27/2025 Salary $88,621 to - $120,301 per year To view pay rates in a specific location visit the OPM pay tables at Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Indianapolis, IN Limestone, ME Rome, NY Cleveland, OH Show morefewer locations (1) Columbus, OH Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) * 0501 Financial Administration And Program Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number ML- Control number 847908900 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S.

Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, DoD VRA employees, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants, Military Spouses, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP). Duties Help * Serves as a senior specialist responsible for the daily effective operation of one or more critical financial systems as well as identifying problems, needed enhancements, or system changes based on continuous monitoring of financial systems.

* Works with all information sources to improve system performance and reliability through the development of databases and micro-applications.

* Reviews operational capabilities and provides comments and recommendations for proposed changes, coordinating with peers throughout the directorate to determine the best method for accomplishing the system change.

* Prepares System Change Requests and develops documentation required for configuration control board/configuration management information system overview.

* Researches, analyzes, and resolves daily system problems related to system interface, database management, and processing cycles.

* Oversees project teams of subordinate financial systems specialists to accomplish larger scale reviews, system changes, testing and implementation.

Requirements Help 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.

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

* We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion.

For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

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

* The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position.

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 experience such as: Designing or working with automated systems, including principles, techniques, policies, or regulations related to financial operations.

Identifying, documenting, and recommending systems requirements or researching issues related to the integration of financial systems and the implementation of new policies and legislation.

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.

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 may 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.

* As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service.

At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

* Travel requirement is seldom.

* This position is covered by a bargaining unit.

* Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

* 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: Expand Hide additional information 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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How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Accountability * Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reasoning * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.

Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at OPM.gov or at USAJ Resource Center.

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Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.

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Other Supporting Documents.

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If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.

They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

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Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience.

For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications.

You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume.

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SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.

Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

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Veterans Documentation: Click to review these authorities and documents verifying eligibility for a VEOA, VRA and/or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities.

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Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF.

Once the form is opened, select "Enable All Features" and the form will populate so that it can be completed.

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Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

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Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving