ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Administrative Support Specialist This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment. Accepting applications from 03/09/2026 to 03/16/2026. Salary: $64,406 to $83,733 per year. Location: Whitehall, OH. This position is not remote, does not require a drug test, and is not a position sensitivity and risk. Financial disclosure is not required. The position is covered by a bargaining unit. Announcement number: CO-12905091-26. Control number: 860314300. This announcement is open to current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service and current DFAS VRA employees and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants. Duties Conducts management studies and works individual projects related to the mission, functions, manpower, administrative operations and processes of the Strategy and Support Headquarters (HQ). Utilizes a variety of automated processing software packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., to develop, analyze and present statistical data. Provides advice on reports or other administrative requirements placed on the organization and works out arrangements with staff to provide needed information and material. Performs administrative duties to control and provide substantive advice on suspense for staff action/correspondence, maintain records, orders and control of supplies/equipment, and prepare briefings and presentations for Senior Leaders and HQ staff. Monitors administrative functions, manpower/personnel requests, work orders, awards and other administrative management services for the Strategy and Support Headquarters. Requirements Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S Citizen or National 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. Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959) Suitable for Federal employment Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service. Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details. New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Providing a full range of administrative support to the office of a Senior Leader or department head, demonstrated by managing schedules, correspondence, and logistical arrangements for meetings and travel; and/or applying administrative regulations and policies to ensure compliance and advise staff on procedural requirements. 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-07 or higher grade in Federal Service. The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing. GS-09 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience and/or a basic requirement, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information Moving expenses will not be paid. 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. 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. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is seldom. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. 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. 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 for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. 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. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Created: 2026-03-11