Military Pay Technician

United States Space Force•Buckley AFB, Colorado• Part Time

Posted 14 hours ago• Technician

Compensation

$56,262–$73,142/year

Job Description

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To review and reconcile Master Military Pay Accounts (MMPA) transactions that are processed against several systems. Determines and processes complicated pay adjustments and changes for pay transactions for accuracy of entitlement determination

Open & closing dates

04/17/2026 to 04/23/2026

Salary $56,262 - $73,142 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7

Location

Duties

Complete a variety of complex Military Pay transactions utilizing multiple Financial Systems (i.e. correction and adjustment of several items of pay due to changes in other parts of an account, reconciling out of balance accounts, one-time payments, etc.).
Validate Military Pay entitlements assigned to Tour Requests or TDY Orders generated in the Air Force Reserves Order Writing System - Reserves (AROWS-R). Researches, retrieves and reviews sensitive administrative and financial information for internal and external agencies
Technician participates in managing, resolving and processing a wide range of routine, special and complex pay actions, sensitive and high interest debt collection cases which typically require extensive research and technical expertise. Applies the appropriate regulations, GAO, BCMR and Comptroller General Decisions IAW the Barring Act while computing complicated and outdated debt collection action
Functions as the OPR for unique reserve programs and processes technical military pay actions in support of the AF Force reserves to include but not limited to: Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP), Chaplain Candidate Program, Confederation Inter allied of Reserve Officers (CIOR), Bonus Program, IMA Medical Specialty Pay and the sole OPR for the manual calculation and payment of Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA), Move-in Housing Allowance (MIHA), Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) and Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP). Expediently and efficiently processes all Deployed /Mobilized and entitlements
Provides customer service support in person or by telephone, as well as completes correspondence whether by answering written inquiries or through the preparation of letters to obtain omitted or sensitive information related to military pay entitlements

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Applicants are subject to a Background check
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
May be required to perform an unusual tour of duty (i.e., Saturday and/or Sunday)
May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments
This This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for Clerical and Administrative Positions,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes In-depth knowledge of current and prior military pay procedures, regulations, laws, and applicable Comptroller General Decisions to resolve complicated pay problems and/or determine and process a full range of military pay transactions and reconstructs pay records., a Thorough knowledge and understanding of the automated pay system's internal processing methods, interrelationships between pay system files, audit trail requirements, detailed input requirements, and output products to determine when manual processing is necessary, to devise methods for input transactions to bypass computer operations, and to troubleshoot, identify, and report programming and system problems, and an Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to interact with others to explain complex actions taken in regard to military member's entitlements, allowances, or collections

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge and ability to interpret a large body of complex rules, regulations, laws, and procedures for one or more military pay specializations; the data system(s) used to support military pay actions; and federal debt collection rules and regulations
2. Skill in performing complex arithmetic computations to compute military pay
3. Ability to interpret/apply regulations and procedures related to military pay
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

Online Application: Questionnaire
Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
Branch of Armed Forces
Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).