What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST position at Defense Finance and Accounting Service?
Summary Who may apply : Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants and current DFAS VRA employees. Responsibilities Serve as a Lead of team responsible for system access management and user provisioning as well as Access and Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) help desk reporting, table maintenance, testing and writing system change requests. Monitor, test, and provide feedback on effectiveness of internal controls; supporting audit engagements; develop and implement corrective actions when deficiencies found. Reviews and validates Risk Managment Internal Control (RMIC) and Federal Information Systems Control Audit Manual (FISCAM) access controls in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Agency policies. Identifies weaknesses and problems and develops recommendations for revisions or modifications to existing business processes to improve effectiveness, efficiency and economy. Monitor customer service and access requests metrics and prioritize team workload to ensure operational health goals are consistently achieved. Serves as coach, facilitator and / or negotiator in coordinating team activities and workload while ensuring communication flows upward and downward. 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-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as providing guidance to a system access management and user provisioning teams, tier two information system help desk; collaborating with supervisor to communicate the goals, objectives, and work plans to the team. Extensive experience with agency audit and internal control requirements, role as a lead responsible for audit preparation by internal control testing, implementing corrective action plans and leading audit engagement walk-throughs. Time-in-Grade : Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information Moving expenses will 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. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. 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. Travel requirement is seldom 1-24%. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. 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. 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 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. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at 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. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
