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Financial Systems Specialist (Cybersecurity) GS-11

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
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Apply online through July 1st at:  USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Interested candidates must apply online through USAJOBS at the link above to be considered for this opportunity.  

 

Duties

  • Performs operational systems support for automated financial systems used by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and its customers.
  • Supports report generation, system availability, and internal control implementation.
  • Researches, develops and documents user requirements for automated applications. Analyzes reports, and other output products to identify systems and/or regulatory problems.
  • Recommends system improvements and develops straight-forward data management applications when necessary.
  • Supports audit readiness testing for the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
  • Provides support for various electronic commerce initiatives, any other programs or future technologies that may be developed.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
  • Background or Security Investigation - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

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 related financial experience AND/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 this 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-09 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: performing complex data analysis and evaluation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the continuity of a financial systems operations.

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

 

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

 

For more information or to apply online visit: USAJOBS - Job Announcement