$50,460 – $68,496
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role audits and corrects military retirement pay accounts, handling complex adjustments, overpayment recovery, and entitlement determinations stemming from policy changes or legislative updates. It suits someone comfortable with detailed payroll compliance work and military benefits regulations.
Our summary, not Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized military payroll experience or equivalent graduate education
- Ability to audit and correct military retirement pay accounts
- Knowledge of military payroll policies and procedures
- Experience processing complex payroll entitlements and final actions