Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.
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.. 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: applying auditing principles, techniques, policies and regulations with the objective of improving the information technology control environment of GAFS or other AIS financial/accounting systems; identifying, documenting and recommending, improving systemic control environments of financial/accounting systems; conducting internal assessments of financial/accounting systems automated controls; identifying, documenting, recommending and implementing system improvements and corrective actions and preparing and executing software test plans and System Change Requests for financial/accounting system. 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. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Evaluative skills sufficient to analyze, interpret, and assess GAFS financial system operations, information, procedures, and practices to determine operational impact of proposed and actual new systems, system changes, modifications, and upgrades.
Working knowledge of system life cycle management in order to investigate and evaluate tools and methods for improving automated finance and accounting systems’ quality and productivity.
The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress, significant problems, and actual or potentially controversial issues.
The employee uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in interpreting and adapting guidelines to specific problems or situations.
Tests the audit trails for various transactions to determine the effect of operational issues related to accounting procedures.
Analyst prepares system documentation and input to assist technical personnel in improving or developing software in accordance with organizational needs and acceptable industry standards.
Incumbent assists in project evaluation efforts and monitors system changes to ensure proper coordination among all customer organizations.
Employee monitors ongoing areas within IT Accounting and related systems.
Employee leads operational reviews for both internal and external audit agencies
Incumbent analyzes system requirements to assess consistency, completeness, validity, reliability and impact on system integrity.