Summary Who May Apply: The public 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. Please note, these positions are NOT eligible for remote telework. Responsibilities Develops and presents, both orally and in writing, recommendations for corrections of deficiencies and improvements in processes to operating officials. Reviews and analyzes a variety of reports received from internal and external sources. Analyzes and evaluates review or examination findings and develops formalized reports to include recommendations and identification of suggested changes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness. Performs analysis and makes recommendations for corrective or process improvement actions to foster increased efficiency and reductions in operations costs. Determines the need for plans and develops special studies pertaining to forecasts, projections or estimates having current or future protection related program implications. Confers with personnel at all levels. Prepares recommendations and assesses implementation of recommended changes. Evaluates successes and failures of services to define areas of growth and continuous improvement. Continually analyzes processes and develops goals, objectives, tools, and procedures for creating improved processes and products. Reviews proposed actions and recommendations for accuracy, responsiveness, clarity, and impact on both short- and long-term strategies. Prepares detailed written or oral reports on findings from review and analysis of projects and programs which include narrative and/or graphs, charts, and other exhibits as required to reflect and/or explain the status of the program. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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: Conducting studies to identify and initiate process changes which address/resolve procedural deficiencies and analyze cost and impact to risk areas, also providing analytical support to the Force Protection Chief on various projects and programs. 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) is qualifying. 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 Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Additional Information Moving expenses WILL BE paid. This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is 1-24%. This position IS covered by a bargaining unit. 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. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. 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) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 95, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: 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 salary range for their respective grade level. 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. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. 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.