Financial Management Analyst

United States Fleet Forces Command • Norfolk, VA

12d

About The Position

You will serve as a Financial Management Analyst in the Fleet Comptroller Directorate (N02F) of Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. The role performs independent financial management analysis supporting budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial operations for organizational programs and activities. You will develop and evaluate budget estimates and financial plans for compliance with Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DON) guidance, and analyze financial and program data to assess costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives for managing programs and administrative operations.

The position addresses complex issues arising from conflicting program and financial data, particularly in unstable funding environments. It develops formal findings and actionable recommendations to improve internal controls, mitigate audit risk, and strengthen fiscal stewardship. The analyst reviews financial reports and accounting data to identify control deficiencies or discrepancies and determine corrective actions, and supports internal and external audits by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and documenting the effectiveness of funds control processes.

This is a GS-11 position and a Financial Management Level I certified position under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. The employee must achieve the certification within prescribed timelines. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. An interim and/or final security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering on duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level I certification within prescribed timelines.
• For GS-11 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-09 in federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience and proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial management systems and integrated applications for collecting, processing, reconciling, and reporting financial transactions and events.
• Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying federal regulations, statutory policies, and command-specific operating instructions to ensure compliance.
• Experience analyzing financial data to support decision-making, monitor program performance, and optimize resource allocation.
• Experience researching complex accounting anomalies, identifying systemic discrepancies, and resolving issues involving fiscal data collection, recording, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience conducting Daily Defense Expenditure File (DDEF) reconciliations; executing Unliquidated Order (ULO) reviews, validations, and triannual reviews; generating Purchase Requisitions (PR) for NGEN/NMCI Period of Performance (PoP) extensions; and performing invoice pre-certifications using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• In lieu of specialized experience, qualifying education includes a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; a combination of experience and graduate education may also qualify.
• A transcript must be submitted if qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent financial management analysis supporting budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial operations for organizational programs and activities.
• Develop and evaluate budget estimates and financial plans to ensure compliance with DoW and DON guidance.
• Analyze financial and program data to assess costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods for managing programs and administrative operations.
• Resolve complex issues caused by conflicting program and financial data, particularly in unstable funding environments.
• Develop formal findings and actionable recommendations to improve internal controls, mitigate audit risk, and strengthen fiscal stewardship.
• Review financial reports and accounting data to identify control deficiencies or discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits by reconciling financial system data, validating transactions, and providing documentation to certify funds control processes.
• Perform DoD financial functions, including DDEF reconciliations, ULO reviews and validations, triannual reviews, generating purchase requisitions for NGEN/NMCI PoP extensions, and invoice pre-certifications in WAWF.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree