This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)). The USD(R&E) serves as the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for research, development, and prototyping activities within the Department of Defense (DoD).

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent serves as a Financial Analyst within Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). Coordinates with other elements within Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Comptroller, Washington Headquarters Services - Financial Management Division, (WHS/FMD), Washington Headquarters Services - Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), other OUSD entities, field activities, and contractors to achieve the objectives of OUSD(R&E). Develops, consolidates, and distributes required metrics. The Financial Analyst reports findings of elements that conduct studies of specials interest to OUSD(R&E) in the analysis and assessment of plans and programs. Assist with planning, budgeting, managing functions, identifying, and maintaining infrastructures; coordinate the efforts of all individuals involved with financial projects preparing required documentation; develop and execute in a timely manner and identify accurate resolution to inquiries and emergent issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis testing for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
• This position requires 10% travel.
• This position requires you to submit a Financial Disclosure upon appointment.
• This position requires a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program.
• This position requires a Business Financial Management, Practitioner acquisition certification.

Qualifications

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26, "DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP)", this position requires Level 3 Certification at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) grade level. If not already assigned 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. Time in Grade: For entry at the NH-04/(GS-14/15) level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a NH-3/(GS-13) or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For the NH-04/(GS-14/15), you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the NH-03(GS-13) grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to NH-03/(GS-13) if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as...(1) Applying financial management regulations, policies, principles, and practices in order to analyze data, identify trends for management decision-making, and provide advice on financial management issues.: (2) Applying qualitative and quantitative methods or techniques to assess and improve financial program effectiveness and meet organizational objectives; and (3) Developing and/or interpreting financial policies and procedures and providing guidance to others. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Financial Concepts, Policies, and Principles, Financial Management Analysis, Teamwork/Communication, and Technical Competence Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the NH-04/ (GS-14/15) grade level.

Contacts

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