FINANCIAL SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER

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, ZTNAA This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the I&T Directorate. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Serves as a System 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 information systems projects.

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 feedback to leadership and stakeholders through appropriate reports, meetings, briefings and information papers.

Directs the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) budgetary lifecycle by overseeing daily operating funds, tracking system obligations, managing contracts and ensuring accurate execution of funding.