Civilian Payroll Specialist

About The Role

This position provides civilian pay and personnel administration support to the USARCENT G1, maintaining accurate time, attendance, and payroll records and resolving civilian pay issues with DFAS and the servicing CPAC. The incumbent advises supervisors and employees on pay entitlements and ensures the integrity and safeguarding of civilian payroll data.

• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies, debts, and entitlement issues in coordination with DFAS and the servicing CPAC.
• Advise supervisors and employees on pay entitlements, premium pay, overtime, compensatory time, and OCONUS entitlements.
• Maintain civilian payroll records, audit trails, and supporting documentation IAW AR 254002 and applicable records management policy.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc civilian pay reports, reconciliations, and metrics for G1 leadership.
• Safeguard PII and CUI IAW DFARS 252.2047012, NIST SP 800171, and PWS 1.9.5.9.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of DoD civilian payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ATAAPS and familiarity with DCPDS and DFAS civilian pay processes.
• Prior Army CPAC, G1, or DFAS civilian pay experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OCONUS civilian entitlements (LQA, post allowance, danger pay) preferred.
• Experience supporting an ASCC or theater level headquarters preferred.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree minimum.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Human Resources preferred.
• Four (4) additional years of directly relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Certificate, License, And Registration Requirements

• Must complete DoD IA awareness training and register in ATCTS during the first month; AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 calendar days.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Requirements

• This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits

• Vibrant Company Culture
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance
• Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
• Additional benefits offered
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.