COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Department of Defense

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $75278 – $144481/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $75278 – $144481/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 9
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-10-02
Application Deadline: 2026-10-19

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Job Summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and skill of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, computer theory, algorithms, data structures, programming concepts, and computer architecture, with a working knowledge of computer hardware.

Requirements & Education

FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-11: Substitution of education for experience: A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). FOR ENTRY AT GS-12 AND GS-13: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at these grade levels.

Contact

dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil · (317) 212-0454

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75278 – $144481/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 9 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.