Created at: March 03, 2026 00:17
Company: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Location: Indianapolis, IN, 46201
Job Description:
This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-12, or GS-13 with a target grade of GS-13. The minimum salary for grade GS-12 is $90,341, the maximum salary is $117,446. The minimum salary for grade GS-13 is $107,428, the maximum salary is $139,658.
GS-12: 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. GS 12 Specialized experience is defined as: Performing a wide range of administrative duties, including providing logistical support such as managing schedules or coordinating travel for an office; or Reviewing official correspondence to ensure compliance with procedural and formatting requirements; or Tracking organizational tasks and deadlines to ensure actions are completed on time. GS-13: 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. GS 13 Specialized experience is defined as: Providing leadership or guidance on administrative or operational support functions; or Providing direct administrative support to senior leadership on administrative and operational matters; or Coordinating complex administrative activities across multiple offices. 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. To be considered for the GS-12, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher in the Federal service. To be considered for the GS-13, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher in the 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.
Provides expert guidance to the DFAS Director, Principal Deputy Director (DIR/PDD), and staff personnel regarding mission related functions, action items, and critical developments regarding administrative aspects of various situations.
Communicates the organization’s mission, vision, and values to the team and ensures they are integrated into team goals, objectives, work plans, products, and services.
Distributes assignments among team members in accordance with workflow, skill level, and specialization. Balances workload and makes adjustments to ensure full team participation, desired results are achieved, and timely accomplishment of the work.
Reviews all correspondence and other materials prepared for the information and signature of the DIR/PDD for appropriate content, coordination, and format.
Coordinates administrative matters that cross organizational lines, and ensures open communication between organizations while addressing a number of issues for which the incumbent has specific administrative oversight.
Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level.