Financial Management Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Financial Management Analyst manages programs and processes to ensure the efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources. At the full-performance GS-11 level, the position evaluates financial operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls to prevent and detect deficiencies. The analyst assesses reports from internal and external sources and develops formal recommendations for management. The role also supports special projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management operations and related functional requirements. Duties at the GS-9 entry grade are developmental in nature. The position requires obtaining and maintaining Level 2 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program. It is a national security position that may require access to classified information and a favorable security determination. Telework is limited and may be allowed only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Travel is seldom required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Favorable suitability review and security clearance or determination as required for the position; maintain security eligibility.
Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
Be suitable for Federal employment.
Meet the applicable time-after-competitive-appointment requirement: at least three months after the latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
Obtain and maintain Level 2 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to DFAS.
For GS-9: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, or qualifying education or an equivalent combination. Specialized experience includes using Civilian Pay financial systems, databases, or spreadsheets to analyze financial data; reconciling financial reports or resolving transactional errors; or researching and interpreting Civilian Pay policies and procedures to provide basic guidance or assist with reporting.
For GS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, or qualifying education or an equivalent combination. Specialized experience includes evaluating financial, accounting, or budget operations and recommending improvements; reviewing transactions, system outputs, or processes for regulatory compliance; or assessing financial laws, policies, or directives and drafting implementation guidance or procedures.
For GS-9, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, may substitute for specialized experience.
For GS-11, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may substitute for specialized experience.
Candidates must meet applicable specialized experience, education, time-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise indicated.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and processes to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources.
Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to influence managers and other staff to accept findings and recommendations.
Assess reports from internal and external sources and develop formal recommendations for management’s consideration.
Evaluate financial operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls to prevent and detect deficiencies.
Carry out special projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management operations and related functional requirements.