Financial Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency • Fort Belvoir, VA

11d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst serves as the lead financial advisor on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) matters. The role formulates budget exhibits for the Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and President’s Budget (PB), and formulates, defends, and executes assigned one-year and multi-year appropriated program budgets. The analyst monitors commitments, obligations, and expenditures to ensure funds are used optimally and in compliance with requirements.

The position receives and assesses the impact of program and budget guidance from external authorities and coordinates budget requirements across the enterprise. It monitors, analyzes, and communicates financial performance against available funding authority; summarizes and analyzes proprietary and budgetary account data for management, mandatory, and legislative needs; and analyzes top-down budget guidance for subordinate organizations. The analyst coordinates budget development and execution for appropriate Headquarters organizations and ensures the consolidated budget supports DLA’s strategic plan and overall vision.

The position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within two years and maintenance and improvement of proficiency thereafter. Applicants must meet the GS-13 specialized experience requirements, including one year of experience equivalent to GS-12 or an equivalent level in another pay system. Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. The role is subject to federal suitability requirements and drug-testing policies. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and its tour of duty is flexible.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems for qualification at GS-13.
• Specialized experience in financial advising on PPB&E matters; monitoring commitments and obligations against one-year and multi-year appropriation lifecycles; ensuring optimal fund utilization and compliance with statutory regulations and fiscal law; using accounting and fund control systems to assess financial posture; preparing and presenting financial reports, budget analyses, and performance metrics to senior leadership; developing and maintaining SOPs, process documentation, and financial system specifications; and facilitating enterprise process improvement.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement’s cut-off or closing date.
• Obtain DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within two years and maintain and improve proficiency thereafter.
• Pass applicable suitability or fitness determination and any required drug testing.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead financial advisor on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) matters.
• Formulate budget exhibits for the Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and President’s Budget (PB).
• Formulate, defend, and execute assigned one-year and multi-year appropriated program budgets.
• Monitor commitments, obligations, and expenditures to ensure optimal use of funds and compliance.
• Receive program and budget guidance from external authorities, assess its impact on assigned accounts, and coordinate budget requirements across the enterprise.
• Monitor, analyze, and articulate financial performance relative to available funding authority.
• Summarize and analyze financial data from proprietary and budgetary accounts for internal management needs and external mandatory and legislative requirements.
• Analyze top-down budget guidance presented to subordinate organizations.
• Coordinate development and execution of budgets for appropriate Headquarters organizations.
• Ensure the consolidated budget supports DLA’s strategic plan and overall vision.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed