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QualificationsGS-13 QUALIFICATIONS: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating, standardizing, and optimizing military payroll systems, policies, and procedures across joint-service finance communities (Army and Navy). This includes formulating operating and capital budgets; analyzing system performance gaps using benchmarking metrics; defending technical system changes to Configuration Control Boards; and authoring formal coordination papers or responses for senior leadership, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the Government Accountability Office (GAO). You may qualify for consideration if meeting 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. 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within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.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. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 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 2 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.
Major DutiesAs a senior analyst, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates military payroll systems and offices, establishing performance metrics (balanced scorecards, productivity reports) to drive service improvements.Provides oversight and customer support to the Army and Navy finance communities while resolving high-visibility pay account discrepancies.Standardizes policies and systems across all payroll sites, utilizing benchmarking studies and best business practices to close operational performance gaps.Formulates and monitors operating and capital budget for the functional area, justifies workload and work requirements, provides annual spend plan for budget executive on projected travel, and authors formal responses to reporting requirements.Prepares and defends technical system changes at meetings and represents the Director on joint-service conferences. Develops and reviews staff papers and correspondence for actions, and provides staff assistance to the Military Pay leadership.