FINANCIAL SPECIALIST.
About the role
Serves as a special assistant and advisor to the Director, Government Services, Industrial Base Pay. Reviews suspense, requests for information, special projects, and other items coming into the Director’s office or from the Director and Deputy.
Responsibilities
- Prepares staff papers to support taskings from the Director or external sources.
- Coordinates taskings with supported organizations, other locations, and external sources to ensure fully staffed responses, recommendations, and options.
- Issues instructions and interpretations related to policies and regulations to ensure consistency and accuracy in supported organization operations and work products.
- Monitors major projects within the supported organizations and reviews policies and directives for effectiveness and timely accomplishment.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
- Suitable for Federal employment.
- Candidates must have served 3 months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
- Obtain and maintain Level 2 Financial Management Certification.
- New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Travel requirement is Seldom (1–24%).
Qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12 for the GS-13 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
GS-13 Specialized Experience is defined as advising on a variety of financial policies, operating results, and procedures; conducting a variety of projects related to supporting operations.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.