Job opening: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $99 200 - 128 956 per year
Published at: Feb 15 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Duties
As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Financially managing individual foreign country Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs providing advice and guidance on all financial aspects of these programs.
Developing, monitoring and implementing financial management systems and accounting procedures for process improvement, re-engineering and enterprise integration.
Liaison and coordinate with elements of the Executive Branch and various Washington Field Elements Branch of the DoD on proposed legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures related to the financial management and control of Security Assistance programs.
Works closely with DoD component headquarters and field level personnel supporting and participating in the development, coordination, and promulgations of DoD guidance that affects Security Assistance programs that operate under the direction and supervision of DSCA.
Leading financial management reviews with military departments (MILDEP) and representatives of the Government of Partner Nations to discuss and resolve financial issues.
Conducting internal control reviews, to include quality assurance reviews.
Coordinating with internal and or external counterparts to ensure that proper controls are exercised over accounting and financial management systems used in tracking expiring and FMF funds used for International Partners.
Providing interpretation of accounting reports and funds analysis to clarify account balances.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- Incumbent must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
Qualifications
A. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Performing analyses of financial statements and reports to resolve problems and developing methodologies to address such problems;
Analyzing the results and potential effects of budgetary actions to determine and communicate the implication of key findings on the financial statements; Evaluating complex programs for compliance with policies and regulations;
Ensuring proper implementation of fiduciary requirements for handling and accounting for U.S. Government funds.
B. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
Analyzing and evaluating continual changes in financial management program plans and funding and the effect on financial program milestones;
Compiling, analyzing and summarizing financial information related to an organization's financial program;
Checks the accuracy and consistency of data, such as estimates, obligations, expenditures, revenues, and reimbursements.
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.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
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]
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