Closing Date: 22nd June, 2026
Description:
Summary:This position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Position is located in: DFAS Office of General Counsel, Total Force Pay Directorate - Indianapolis, IN.
Duties:
Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Total Force Pay Directorate in the DFAS OGC.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
GS-15 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Attorneys performing duties at the GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters.
Education:
Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.
Additional Information:
Additional 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.
Benefits:
- Develops guidelines and a general framework for the formulation of division policies, plans, and programs to ensure the effective conduct of missions and functions assigned to OGC TFP Directorate.
- Work with senior leadership in the development of the organization's overall goals and objectives. Assures implementation of those goals and objectives. Resolves budget and resource priorities; and strategizes for long-range manpower requirements.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts extensive legal research, and renders opinions on legal cases involving extremely complex and difficult questions and factual situations.
- Interpret and apply legislation, laws, regulations, decisions, and opinions affecting DFAS and its customers, on legal issues related to civilian compensation, military pay and compensation, military retirement pay, and other entitlements.
- Detects and determines the significant issues and problems that should be brought to the attention of the Principal Deputy General Counsel (PDGC) and consults with the PDGC and the General Counsel concerning these issues and problems.
- Performs the full range of personnel duties associated with supervision and management such as recruitment, performance appraisals, leave approval, training, position management, time and attendance reporting.
- Participates in conferences and meetings with the DFAS Director, Principal Deputy Director and other DFAS Department Heads and employees of the DoW and the military departments.
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
- 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.
Qualifications:
GS-15 Qualifications: Assignments require the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. In addition, the attorney shall have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Attorneys performing duties at the GS-15, or equivalent-level positions are expected to perform with substantial independence even when working on the most complex or difficult matters.
Education:
Education requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.
Additional Information:
- Moving expenses willbe 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. (https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanent-Change-of-Station-PCS/)
- 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.
- As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1- or 2-year trial 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.?
- A one year supervisory or managerial probationary 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 Seldom (1-24%).
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- 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) (https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf)
- Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
- 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) (https://www.dfas.mil/Careers/Apply/Fair/) 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.
Additional 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.
Benefits:
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. Learn more about federal benefits. (https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits?_gl=1*qo297g*_ga*NjQ0MjQ5MzQ5LjE3MjU1OTI5OTA.*_ga_CLZB1LJ1VZ*czE3ODA5ODQ4ODEkbzQkZzEkdDE3ODA5ODQ5MDkkajMyJGwwJGgw)
Review our benefits (https://www.dfas.mil/Careers/Benefits/)
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.
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.
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.
The Assessment Questionnaire Takes Approximately 15 Minutes to Complete and Collects Information on Your Education, Training and Experience Related to The Following Critical Competencies:
You Can Preview the Assessment Questionnaire Here: Https://apply.Usastaffing.Gov/view Questionnaire/12974573
Required Documents:
Review our benefits (https://www.dfas.mil/Careers/Benefits/)
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.
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.
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.
The Assessment Questionnaire Takes Approximately 15 Minutes to Complete and Collects Information on Your Education, Training and Experience Related to The Following Critical Competencies:
You Can Preview the Assessment Questionnaire Here: Https://apply.Usastaffing.Gov/view Questionnaire/12974573
Required Documents:
You Must Provide a Complete Application Package Which Includes:
- Resume: A Two-Page Maximum Resume Is Required.
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