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Summary Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. Position is located in I&T Directorate, Payroll Services, Civilian Pay, ZTBA This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the I&T Directorate. Responsibilities Serves as a Financial Systems Project Manager for the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) Information and Technology (IT) Directorate. Responsible for management and operational control over the most challenging and complex finance and accounting systems projects in the Agency. Apply knowledge of financial management systems development life cycle planning to oversee system design, test and implementation requirements. Develops and employs tools and methods to track progress throughout the life cycle of a project and ensure schedules and objectives are accomplished according to milestones. Uses managerial techniques and quantitative analysis to monitor work in progress and evaluate the status and progress of work. Provides regular feedback to DFAS and DoD leadership and stakeholders through appropriate reports, meetings, briefings and information papers both formally and informally. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized experience is defined as: Performing expert-level analysis and support for financial or accounting systems; compiling financial management business processes from various sources to ensure their accuracy and efficiency as it pertains to financial legislation and operational policies, procedures and regulations surrounding automated financial or accounting systems; working on complex system change projects; AND serving as a senior project manager for complex financial or accounting systems projects; providing expert-level oversight and analysis for financial or accounting systems projects during the entire project life cycle, including planning, development, execution, and evaluation of project performance using established qualitative and quantitative tools, techniques, or practices. 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 Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Additional Information n accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months. 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. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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, here) This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 3 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at http://www.dfas.mil/dam/dfas/careers/pdf/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf. 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.