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Financial Systems Specialist (Data/Cyber) GS-7/9/11

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
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Apply online through 4/17/2024 at: https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/785048100

 

Summary

 

  • Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens
  • Position located in: Info & Tech Dir., Payroll Services, Payroll Support Systems, Workflow Systems - ZTBDC
  • Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl.
  • View pay rates at OPM pay tables https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

 

Duties

  • As the Information Assurance Manager (IAM), implements and enforces all DOD information system Information Assurance (IA) program policies and procedures as defined by the security certification and accreditation documentation.
  • Participates with other security analysts, financial/accounting personnel, and processing personnel in gathering facts regarding system and production requirements related to the accreditation process.
  • Manages and administers program, data, and user security standards to ensure for the protection of financial and accounting systems’ resources.
  • Designs, develops and manages a risk management program to identify and analyze system security threats.
  • Evaluates IA safeguards to ensure vulnerabilities are minimized to protect the integrity and confidentiality of financial and accounting databases, tables, and all related data and sub systems.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Background Investigation
  • Suitable for Federal Employment
  • Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
  • 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.

Qualifications

 

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.

Applicants MUST have one year of related financial experience OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-7 LEVEL:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-5) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: applying financial laws and principles to provide routine technical guidance to managers, employees and/or customers; gathering data from financial systems; and researching financial policies to determine common financial issues.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-9 LEVEL:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-7) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: analyzing and evaluating reports and data from financial systems to identify issues and discrepancies; and providing support to Information Assurance (IA) program to ensure integrity of systems.

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-9) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: analyzing functional requirements for finance and accounting systems and recommends system changes; monitoring and evaluating financial systems to identify weaknesses and ensure integrity of Information Assurance (IA) program; and providing support for Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) testing.

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.

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

 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of graduate level education or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society) may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

(You MUST submit transcripts and any other applicable documentation to verify your claim.)

 

For more information or to apply online visit:  https://dfas.usajobs.gov/job/785048100