<p>Summary</p> <p>Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/13/2025 to 08/27/2025</p> <p>Salary $88,621 to - $120,301 per year</p> <p>Salary reflects the lowest to the highest across duty locations listed. Actual salary can be found in link in the Additional Information field below.</p> <p>Pay scale & grade GS 12</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following locations:</p> <p>Indianapolis, IN</p> <p>Limestone, ME</p> <p>Rome, NY</p> <p>Cleveland, OH</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (1)</p> <p>Columbus, OH</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0089 Emergency Management Specialist </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk</p> <p>Trust determination process</p> <ul> <li>National security </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number ML-12780903-25 Control number 843140800</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Internal to an agency</p> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>The incumbent gathers information, identifies and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Continuity Planning. </li><li>Assists in the preparation and coordination of DFAS exercises to provide training in and testing of continuity plans, procedures, and programs during and following emergencies. </li><li>Ensures that all applicable ESS mission/functional areas have continuity plans in place to provide essential financial services functions as required by the assigned mission. </li><li>Provides program planning, assessment, coordination and advisory services for a wide variety of complex interrelated readiness issues/programs. </li><li>Assists in tracking actions for each ESS mission area during an emergency. Prepares After Acton Reports and recommendations and options for problems encountered. </li><li>Monitor and assess natural and man-made disasters. Determine projected/actual impact areas, coordinate operations responses, compile operations data, and complete operations reporting requirements. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>Must be a U.S Citizen or National </li><li>Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) </li><li>Suitable for Federal employment </li><li>Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. </li><li>This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. </li><li>Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details. </li><li>Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification </li><li>New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. </li><li>The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.</p> <p>Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as a senior-level Business Continuity Planner responsible for assessing and improving program effectiveness to address issues across multiple programs; evaluating key corporate or agency continuity plans, objectives, program events or milestones.</p> <p>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-11 or higher grade in Federal Service.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <ul> <li>The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule may vary by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ </li><li>Moving expenses maybe paid. </li><li>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. </li><li>For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. </li><li>Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. </li><li>We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. </li><li>Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. </li><li>A one year probationary or trial period may be required. </li><li>We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. </li><li>This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. </li><li>Travel requirement is seldom 1-24%. </li><li>This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. </li><li>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) </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.</p> <p>All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are already a DFAS employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualifications.</p> <p>The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Planning and Evaluating </li><li>Problem Solving </li><li>Project/Program Management </li><li>Technical Competence </li></ul> <p>You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12780903</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.</p> </li><li> <p>Other Supporting Documents.</p> </li></ol> <p>The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Transcripts and/or Certifications: You must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience. For additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here Transcripts and Certifications. You must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume.</p> </li><li> <p>SF-50: With the exception of current permanent DFAS employees, current or former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.</p> </li><li> <p>Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF. Once the form is opened, select "Enable All Features" and the form will populate so that it can be completed. https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd3000_3499/DD3145-4/</p> </li><li> <p>Other Special Hiring Authorities: Click here to review these authorities and the documentation you are required to submit.</p> </li><li> <p>You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.</p> </li></ol> <p>WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST)</p> <p>08/27/2025, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>