Deputy Site Director- Indianapolis

Summary

The position serves as the alter-ego and principal advisor to the DFAS-Indianapolis Site Director, responsible for the management of agency operations and staff at four DFAS locations. Oversees extensive accounting and financial management mission areas supporting the Military Departments and Defense Agencies and Field Activities (DAFAS) to include vendor pay, accounts maintenance and control, reporting, accounts payable/receivable; and audit, client and operational support.

Duties

With the Site Director, provides finance and accounting support for a customer base with budget authority of over $500 billion; oversees Accounting Operations, Audit Support and Site Support providing operational analysis to multiple customers. Develops, maintains, and evaluates internal controls and audit readiness measures in accordance with DOW, DFAS, and other Federal statutes and regulations, ensuring the integrity of financial operations. Manages and participates in the analysis and implementation of legislative and policy changes, technological improvements, and business process changes impacting operational and resource management initiatives to improve mission delivery. Oversees a workforce of over 3,500 employees assigned to the accounting and finance, and associated supporting missions for DFAS-Indianapolis, IN; DFAS-Rome, NY; DFAS Texarkana, TX and DFAS-Europe (Germany). Collaborates with General Services Administration, Force Protection Services and local authorities ensuring the safety, security and well-being of the tenants of the Major General Emmett J. Bean Center with approximately 3,000 occupants. Maintains constant liaison and represents the agency with officials within the DOW, Military Departments, DAFAs, DFAS, other Executive branch agencies and the private sector to identify program requirements and advocate for agency proposals.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further considerations. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to the position. The Selectee's application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process unless he/she provides evidence of their non-competitive status (i.e., current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible).For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ .

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

How to apply

Your resume must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, TAG: 11/25/2026 A complete application includes your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications as applicable, a resume, and any other documents listed below under Required Documents Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

1. Résumé: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ or at http://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit 2. Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement. 3. Documents supporting basic education requirements as applicable. 4. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility. 5. SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification. Current and former SES, please provide most recent SES SF-50. Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents as described WILL NOT receive consideration for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible, and accurate. WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time Zone, 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.

Additional information

U.S. Citizenship required Current and Former Career SES members, and graduates of SES CDP programs with OPM Certified ECQ's need to only address the technical qualifications (and need not respond to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)). Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility. 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. The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain, at minimum, a Top Secret security clearance. The incumbent is required to comply with the provision of the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95-521, as amended, which requires the submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment. All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES. Executive Core Qualifications of the selectee are subject to approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) unless selectee is currently servicing under a SES appointment, is an OPM CDP Graduate, or has SES Reinstatement eligibility. Tiering: The Office of the Secretary of War structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions and placement with the organizational structure of the department. Occasional Travel Required. Permanent Change of Station Costs (PCS) may be paid. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a selected candidate who meets the criteria specified in 5 CFR Part 575. You may be required to serve up to a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service. If you have questions about the applicability of veterans' preference for a particular vacancy, please contact the agency posting the announcement. 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.