Payroll Support Specialist III

Responsibilities

• Process, research, analyze, and verify specialized payroll actions.
• Calculate and process Time and Attendance (T&A) in proprietary financial systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process pay, leave, tax, benefit, and deduction transactions for assigned accounts by organization or country code.
• Verify personnel actions and personal service contracts submitted by overseas posts; coordinate corrections with post personnel offices.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, leave, and related payroll matters.
• Audit, analyze, and reconcile payroll reports and accounts, including retroactive and corrective adjustments.
• Perform manual pay calculations when automated systems cannot process required adjustments.
• Research and resolve erroneous payments; clear domestic and overseas T&A rejects.
• Support one or more of the following teams: Common, Benefits/Entry on Duty, Alliances, Leave, Separations, Remaining Deductions/Additional Entitlements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience supporting complex financial management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Department of State financial or compensation systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload under deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, accounting, or compensation processing.
• Knowledge of federal payroll regulations and procedures.
• Experience with systems such as GFACS, GEMS, Report.web, Employee Express, or DIS.
• Prior federal government or Department of State payroll experience.

Benefits

The SCA (Service Contract Act) role at The MIL Corporation is subject to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor. As an SCA position, it is classified as a service contract and is subject to specific wage determinations and benefit requirements mandated by the government. The compensation and benefits for the SCA role at The MIL Corporation will be in accordance with the prevailing wage rates and benefits specified by the Department of Labor for the specific job classification and location.

The current rate is $26.02 per hour. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.

About the Role

The MIL Corporation is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology – and we are looking for candidates like you!

We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.