FINANCIAL SPECIALIST.

This national security position may require access to classified information. A favorable suitability review and security clearance are conditions of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice to staff members in determining courses of action on various administrative matters and identification of desirable financial management data and analysis appropriate for any given situation.
• Performs technical review of staff papers submitted to the Director dealing with financial and budgetary issues and programs.
• Serves as a technical expert in reviewing and addressing issues impacting planning, implementation, and evaluation of site Accounting mission programs.
• Monitors and leads projects within the site Accounting Operations network; ensures effective and timely accomplishment of such projects; also reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of project plans developed by Operating organizations/staff.
• Coordinates tasks with the supported organizations, other locations, and external sources as necessary to ensure fully staffed responses, recommendations, and options.
• Travel requirement is seldom (1-24%).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time-in-Grade Requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service.
• Obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program within two years of employment.
• New employees will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Analyzing financial or budget data to advise staff and leadership;
• Reviewing financial plans, policies, or staff papers for accuracy;
li>Leading financial projects, tracking milestones, or solving program problems;
• Writing reports, briefings, or recommendations to help senior managers make decisions.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in-grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Moving expenses may be paid (taxable under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017).
• Telework availability is limited and provided on a case-by-case basis.
• Retirement benefits for Civil Service Employees.

Additional Information

• This position may be used to make a temporary promotion, which could become permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Pay for first-time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 of the salary range for their respective grade level.
• Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to DoD policy guidance.
• Security clearance requirements may vary and could require a secret clearance or higher. Failure to obtain a favorable security determination may result in termination.
• Criminal history inquiries may take place before a conditional job offer for some positions.