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$62,297 – $83,787
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role manages military pay technicians and oversees the accuracy and timeliness of military compensation processing within the federal government. It suits someone with deep expertise in military payroll systems and regulations who can lead a team, solve complex pay issues, and improve operational workflows.
Our summary, not Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year specialized experience at GS-08 level or equivalent in military pay operations
- Expert knowledge of military pay rules, procedures, and operations
- Experience with military payroll systems and system interventions
- Ability to lead and train military pay technicians
- Security clearance eligibility (level varies by position)
Nice to have
- Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (may substitute for experience)
- Two years of progressively higher graduate-level education