Summary Who may apply: Current permanent Federal Civilian Employees, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles, eligible Defense Cyber Excepted Service Employees, eligible Military Spouse applicants, eligible PPP applicants, current Federal VRA Employees, and Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP). This position is located at: IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, NAVY MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS, NAVY MARINE CORPS ACCOUNTING, ZTCCA Responsibilities Serve as the System Manager (SM) responsible for STANDARD ACCOUNTING BUDGET REPORTING SYSTEM (SABRS) Reviews, analyzes, and interprets guidance on policy and legislation related to information technology security, acquisition, and technical issues to ensure for the consistent application of policy. Develops internal control and operating procedures and analyzes and evaluates their effectiveness, adequacy, and interrelationships internally and with other related segments. Ensures that current systems maintain the integrity of financial records required by the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FFMIA) and the Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) for all assigned systems. Develops and tracks project schedules to ensure that projects are on schedule and meeting requirements within established budget limitations. Manages IT projects using methods based on appropriate DOD directives and instructions and quality management standards to plan, direct and coordinate the revision of payroll and/or travel information software. Develops, forecasts, reviews and tracks system level budget through all budget initiatives (Direct System Reimbursable, Spend Plan, Execution, Program Budget Review) 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: extensive project management experience, knowledge in financial management objectives, ensure the integrity, propriety, accuracy and timeliness of accounting processes, and provide program management advice to management on changing program operations, knowledge of system budgets, audits, systems lifecycle management of finance or accounting systems based on customers' business processes and operations; developing long-range program and project forecasts to complete comprehensive IT projects supporting financial or accounting systems. 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. 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 There is no substitution for education 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 occasional. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. 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. 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.