LEAD MILITARY PAY TECHNICIAN
Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Multiple Locations
lead / principal$56,402 – $75,852Posted Oct 23, 2026 · verified Oct 28, 2026
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Major duties:
Leads technicians in processing pay entitlements, audits, and debts. Distributes workload, adjusts priorities to meet deadlines, tracks production metrics, and acts on behalf of the supervisor when required.
Performs quality control reviews on processed military pay actions to ensure accuracy and validity. Mandates error corrections, maintains compliance with DoD/DFAS policies, and protects records under the Privacy Act.
Researches and resolves complex processing issues in Master Military Pay Accounts. Collaborates with Financial System Specialists to analyze systemic problems and recommends corrective actions and procedures.
Provides technical guidance, oral and written instructions, and on-the-job training to technicians. Develops targeted training aids based on error trends to enhance processing accuracy and prevent recurrences.
Researches DoD and DFAS regulations to investigate and answer complex technical inquiries and correspondence regarding active duty pay entitlements, salary offsets, and account discrepancies.
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