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Military Pay Clerk / Military Pay Technician

Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time job for Military Pay Clerks and Military Pay Technicians at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), part of the Department of Defense. Many vacancies are open in Indianapolis, Indiana; Rome, New York; and Cleveland, Ohio. It is a direct hire announcement, so the agency may close it early.

Many vacancies in Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY; and Cleveland, OH

It may close early. The agency may close this announcement early, and qualified applications may be sent to managers at any point, so apply sooner rather than later.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply, according to the agency's clarification. The announcement is open to the public, and veterans' preference does not apply under this hiring authority.

What you would do

  • Resolves pay and allowance problems, including correcting pay accounts and retroactive claims.
  • Reviews pay accounts and service records for reenlistment eligibility and bonus problems.
  • Verifies eligibility and computes pay using the rules for each pay entitlement.
  • Manages and resolves debt collection cases that need extensive research and review.
  • Audits pay accounts covering several months or many years of pay history.

Do you qualify for GS-4 to GS-6?

With experience: For GS-4, you need one year of general experience at the next lower grade level, such as office support, cash handling, inventory tracking, or routine computer use. For GS-5 and GS-6, you need specialized experience: GS-5 means clerical or administrative work on business transactions, and GS-6 means financial work such as reviewing documents or entering financial information.

With education: For GS-4, two years of college above high school can replace the general experience. For GS-5, four years of college can replace the specialized experience. For GS-6, six months of graduate education directly related to the job can replace the specialized experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • DoD Financial Management Level 1 Certification, which you must obtain within 2 years of starting the job

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, showing your work history and any education or certifications
  • Transcripts from an accredited school if you use education to replace experience
  • SF-50 if you are or were a federal employee, showing your highest permanent grade
  • Veterans documentation only if you claim a veterans hiring authority
  • Military spouse, Reserve, National Guard, or retained grade self-certification checklists only if they apply to you
  • Cover letter (optional; it will not be used to verify your qualifications)

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume and application answers meet the listed requirements. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. Some applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be asked to complete USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Tips for this job:

  • Document your education and certifications in your resume, because the resume is the main thing used to rate you.
  • If you use college to meet the requirements, send transcripts from an accredited school with your application.
  • Submit your complete application package, including any required documents, by 11:59 PM EST on 11/12/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Background or security investigation; the required clearance level may be secret or higher
  • Registered for Selective Service if you are a man born after 12-31-1959
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • Obtain and maintain DoD Level 1 Financial Management Certification within 2 years
  • A one-year probationary or trial period may be required
  • Selections are subject to the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$36,409 – $61,638 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-4 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Rome, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Military Pay (0545)
Announcement
DFAS-DHA-13104338-27

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