This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Financially manage individual Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs, providing advice and guidance on all financial aspects of these programs. Develops, monitors, and implements financial management systems and accounting procedures and responsibility for initiating and monitoring implementation of new ideas and concepts which improve financial management of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs worldwide. Responsible for the management of BPC activities in support of strategically critical international partners and for the inter-agency coordination required to support not only the day-to-day execution of BPC programs, but analysis to support program changes based on crisis reaction and changing international circumstances. Conduct periodic financial management reviews hosting joint service teams to review all pertinent financial matters relating to BPC programs as well as new financial initiatives relative to these programs. Participates and monitors DoD component headquarters and field level personnel in supplementing financial management policies and legislative requirements both systematic and procedural.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: Maybe authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• FM Certification Leve 3 requirement. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Analyzing reports for programs such as Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs, Security Cooperation (SC)/Security Assistance (SA) or Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programs, Title 10/Title 22 and/or related programs; Acquiring or exchanging information with other agencies to monitor the implementation of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs; and Conducting financial management reviews by using financial practices, procedures, regulations, policies and/or precedents to perform the work. You may qualify at the GS14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Financially managing programs such as, Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programs, Security Cooperation (SC)/Security Assistance (SA), Title 10/Title 22 and/or related programs; Collaborating with other Federal agencies to initiate and monitor implementation of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs; and Conducting financial management and quality assurance reviews. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]