Summary Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Position will be filled at the entry grade of GS-09 with full-performance level of GS-12. Responsibilities Consults with HR and IT subject matter experts from various fields and customers to develop and refine functional requirements and translates functional requirements into design specifications. Serves as senior technical liaison and journey level specialist in the design and integration of policies, systems procedures, databases, software and hardware. Provides formal and/or informal instruction to system users regarding complex system issues, features, etc., and develops user manuals or instructions for assigned applications. Analyzes data and produces reports to aid in the management and planning of HR automation initiatives. Leads and provides technical support to HR Information Systems specialists regarding requirements analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation for a broad spectrum of software life-cycle management of existing or proposed IT systems. Ensures application of information security/information assurance (IAVA) policies principles and practices. DUTIES DESCRIBED ARE AT THE FULL-PERFORMANCE, GS-12 LEVEL. DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE ENTRY GRADE OF GS-09 WILL BE DEVELOPMENTAL IN NATURE. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 if outside the Federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in the design, development or maintenance of business automation tools; implementing modifications or improvements to information systems; or applying software design principles and information management concepts to enhance business operations. 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. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. The graduate education MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. You must submit proof of education if the position requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet specialized experience requirements. For additional information on transcripts, visit Transcripts and Certifications. Applicants must also document education and/or certifications in their resume. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education Additional Information THE DUTY LOCATION OF THIS POSITION IS INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Local telework availability in the Indianapolis, IN commuting area will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. 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 A one year probationary period may be required We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Travel requirement is Occasional. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. 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 Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information, click here ICTAP Guidance. If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible Drug Testing Not Required. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at Step 1 of the salary range. 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. Per DFAS 8570.01-I, as a CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, this position requires the selected candidate to obtain/maintain a DoD-approved baseline Cybersecurity certification, applicable workforce qualification requirements, and, if applicable, computing environment certificate. The selected candidate must meet these requirements within six (6) months after entry on duty. Failure to do so may lead to removal from the Federal service. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.