Financial Analyst (Internal Controls)

Defense Commissary Agency•Fort Lee, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Financial Analyst (Internal Controls) at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) headquarters location, providing analytical and executive administration support to the Internal Control over Financial Reporting program. The role manages and oversees the agency’s financial reporting internal control program, evaluates and tests controls, and reports on controls and corrective actions. It also supports leaders and process owners by providing guidance on financial control requirements, developing internal-control policies and materials, and reviewing financial data and processes for accuracy and compliance. The position is at the GS-13 level. Applicants must demonstrate qualifying specialized experience; education may not be used to qualify. The incumbent must possess DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 3 (DFMCP3) or achieve it within two years of entering the position. The position is telework eligible according to agency policy but is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national and meet the minimum age requirement.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Meet the GS-13 specialized-experience qualification: advanced financial reporting knowledge applied to assessing, documenting, and improving internal control processes; internal control testing; documentation of complex financial reporting workflows; and analysis of data, deficiencies, corrective actions, and required submissions.
For GS-13, have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12, if subject to time-in-grade requirements; provide documentation supporting time in grade where applicable.
Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since selection for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register or under direct-hire authority, as applicable.
Possess DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 3 (DFMCP3), or achieve it within two years of entering the position.
Meet the physical requirements listed in the Qualifications section; those requirements are not specified in the supplied description.
Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
Meet any required suitability or fitness determination and complete fingerprinting if a new federal employee.
Meet other stated conditions of employment, including direct deposit and any applicable probationary or trial period.
Demonstrate competencies in Financial Concepts, Policies, and Principles; Financial Management Analysis; Financial Management Systems; Financial Reporting; and Financial Stewardship.
Provide a resume that documents relevant experience and work schedule, including full-time status, part-time hours, or 40 hours per week, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the agency’s internal control program for financial reporting.
Evaluate, test, and report on financial reporting controls and corrective actions.
Provide guidance and support to leaders and process owners on financial control requirements.
Develop policies, procedures, training, and documentation related to internal controls.
Validate financial data, review system and process improvements, and ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assess, document, and improve internal control processes under federal law and government-wide guidance.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative internal control testing to evaluate financial reporting processes and determine whether corrective action is needed.
Develop process narratives, flowcharts, and control analyses for complex financial reporting workflows.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify control deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and prepare submissions for senior leadership and oversight bodies.