The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Staff Accountant within the Financial Management Policy and Reporting (FMPR) Directorate, directly reporting to the Director, FMPR. The position involves coordinating with other departments, overseeing compliance efforts, and continually monitoring and enhancing financial practices. The incumbent's vital contributions significantly advance the FMPR Director's objective of championing financial integrity and excellence throughout the Department of Defense.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Supervises and leads the formulation of financial policies and regulations at the Department of Defense (DoD); stays abreast of the latest financial laws, regulations, and best practices, ensuring alignment between DoD policies and the overarching financial management objectives of the broader government. Supervises a team of experts in ensuring DOD financial policies and practices comply with federal guidelines and works closely with financial experts and legal advisors to interpret and implement regulations and accounting standards. Leads collaborative efforts with various divisions, departments, and agencies to ensure the uniformity and synchronization of financial policies across DoD and in harmony with broader government financial management initiatives. Supervises and assesses the efficacy of financial policies, providing recommendations for enhancements and adapting policies to address evolving requirements or circumstances; contributes to the development of strategic plans related to financial management within DOD including setting goals, establishing objectives, and ensuring that financial policies support the overall mission of DOD. Cultivates relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including financial experts, auditors, and other government agencies engaged in financial oversight; actively communicates financial policies to diverse stakeholders within the DoD. Provides guidance and support for training programs to ensure that DOD personnel understand and adhere to financial policies outlined in the Financial Management Regulation (FMR). Represents the Department in areas of responsibility and expertise at meetings and study groups conducted by other federal agencies and private sector organizations and presents the views, opinions and policy interpretations of USD(C) in meetings with various senior officials within the Department, other government agencies, academic community, and the private sector.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility mayu result in termination
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components.
• Financial Management Level 3 Certified position.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Travel will be within the United States and overseas.
• This position may be subject to completion of a 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.

Qualifications

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26, "DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP)", this position requires a Level 3 Certification at the GS-14/15 grade level under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. If not already assigned this certification at this level, the incumbent of this position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position. Once certified, the incumbent must meet the continuing education training requirement as outlined in DoDI 1300.26. FM workforce members may also present and maintain one of the following five professional certifications to meet any of the three DFMCP certification levels: (1) Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) (Continuing education required: 80 hours every 2 years); (2) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) (Continuing education required: 80 hours every 2 years); (3) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Continuing education required: 120 hours every 3 years); (4) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Continuing education required: 30 hours every year); (5) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Continuing education required: 120 hours every 3 years). To satisfy the DFMCP certification requirement using one of the five professional certifications listed above, FM workforce members must be in an active and current status. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/. Basic Requirement: Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. You may qualify at the GS-15 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience with generally accepted accounting principles and/or generally accepted auditing standards; developing appropriate accounting and financial management policies, standards, or procedures; and leading teams of accountants. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?
You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of transcripts or degrees in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Comptroller Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]