Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants and Military Spouse Hiring Authority applicants, eligible PPP applicants, VEOA, ICTAP, and current DoD VRA employees.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: applying expert knowledge of laws, directives, and finance regulations to provide authoritative policy interpretations and recommendations to meet financial management goals; developing short and long-term work plans, customer service standards and goals, as well as recommending organizational changes; maintaining strong communication and liaison with top management officials. 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-13 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.
Serves as a functional Program Manager to the Director of Retired and Annuitant Pay Operations.
Responsible for the management of all activities pertaining to Retired and Annuitant Pay Systems and Modernization, to include Policy, Internal Controls, and Communications.
Provides expert interpretation of DoD and DFAS regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines, as well as legislative changes, relative to the Retired and Annuitant Pay Systems and Modernization program.
Conducts studies trends, evaluations, and analysis of data to determine accuracy and then assesses the effectiveness of internal controls pertinent to financial policies, procedures, systems, and functions.
Develops short and long-term customer service production and quality standards and goals. Recommends and makes changes in the organization, workflow, procedures, functions, scheduling, and staffing levels.
Maintains constant liaison with top management officials within DoD, DFAS, and other executive branch agencies and the private sector to identify program requirements and management needs or to discuss proposals regarding new or revised systems.