Financial Management Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. The position will serve as administrative support as well as analyst support to mission area headquarters. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, 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
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-9) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized Experience Defined As : analyzing financial and accounting operations to recommend process improvements; monitoring and evaluating financial systems to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with internal controls; and analyze the impact of laws and regulations on financial operations and recommending changes to ensure compliance.
• If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.
• To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date.
• If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.
• Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.
• If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period.
• Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Nice To Haves

• Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
• Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, and evaluate directorate work processes to ensure the validity, accuracy, and propriety of operations.
• Review, analyze, and prepare a wide variety of documents, records, and operational reports to support leadership decision-making and management analysis.
• Review and analyze internal/external reports to develop formal findings, recommendations, and procedural adjustments aimed at improving financial processes.
• Coordinate with DFAS staff offices for support and services needed by the functional area.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level