Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Financial Management Specialist for the Joint Activities located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina Responsibilities Process military pay transactions to ensure compliance with DFAS regulations Manage PPM payments by verifying documentation and processing through WINIATS. Monitor financial transactions to identify and correct rejected entries. Audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Lead in processing briefings to explain pay entitlements and benefits clearly Coordinate pay issues with DFAS to resolve discrepancies promptly. Provide guidance to technicians to ensure adherence to procedures. Train staff to ensure compliance with military pay regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education or expereince requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-09 Specialized Experience Statement One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in processing pay transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations; Supporting payroll audits by identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrections; Providing responses to pay entitlement inquires and other financial benefits; Coordinating routine pay issues with external agencies to facilitate timely resolutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11 Specialized Experience Statement One year of specialized experience which includes: Processing pay transactions by verifying data and ensuring regulatory compliance, Assisting in payroll audits by identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrections, Resolving pay issues by coordinating with external agencies and escalating complex cases, Responding to inquiries on pay entitlements and other financial benefits utilizing clear communication and adherence to policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selection. This position will be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. If selected at the GS-09 level, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized