About the Position: Serve as a key financial advisor in the Financial Operations and Accounting (FOA) Directorate and as Department of the Army (DA) focal point for issues and actions related to compliance with the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990 and related Administration, Congressional, Department of Defense, and Department of the Army financial management initiatives including but not limited to, Federal financial statement audits. if selected for Indy, position will be remote.

Duties

Establish points-of-contact and works closely with Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) staff elements. Coordinate and participate in auditor site visits to all Army commands and organizations, facilitates audit sampling and sampling response, reviews draft and final Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) and audit reports. Represent Army at high-level meetings with OSD, other Military Departments and Defense Agencies on matters involving implementation of and compliance with the CFO Act and with related statutory and Administration financial management initiatives. Promote the understanding and effective application of DA and higher authority policies, systems, procedures and regulations, as well as providing on the spot technical assistance. Ensure that financial management activities associated with financial statement or SOC audits, such as Army Audit Agency (AAA), DoDIG, or Government Accountability Office (GAO) report responses, and properly coordinated and responded to.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 40% of the time.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certified position designated.
• Drug test required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authority. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-14: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing knowledge of legislative policy and regulatory agency accounting guidance to develop financial management policies for the agency; with independent accountants and/or contractors in support of operational and financial audits; conducting audit remediation activities to respond accurately to independent accountant's request for documentation; identify weaknesses in accounting procedures to implement corrective action plans; applying a thorough understanding of Federal Financial Statements and US Standard Ledger to complete accounting assignments. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accounting AnalysisFinancial Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesOral CommunicationWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Contacts

• Address HT-W00GAA OFC ASST SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk