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$37,193 – $61,638
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 is a federal civilian pay administration role within the Department of Defense, handling payroll account management and pay determinations for DoD employees across multiple grade levels. The position suits someone with clerical or financial experience who can work through complex payroll issues, system reconciliation, and eligibility determinations in a structured government environment.
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 generalized experience in clerical, office, or related work (for GS-04 entry)
- Ability to process payroll transactions and research leave/pay issues
- Competency with automated systems and data entry
Nice to have
- Specialized financial or payroll experience
- Four years of post-secondary education (for GS-05)
- Six months of graduate education directly related to payroll/financial work (for GS-06)