Financial Management Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Whitehall, OH

About The Position

The Financial Management Analyst analyzes, plans, and evaluates directorate functions to assess the validity, propriety, accuracy, and adequacy of work processes. The role involves consulting with personnel at all levels, observing operating practices, and completing other tasks essential to related duties. The analyst examines documents, records, reports, and processes to determine whether performance complies with GAO procedures and applicable regulations. The position also conducts quality-control examinations of operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls; analyzes data to prevent and detect deficiencies in functional-area systems; recommends corrective or enhancement actions; and reviews reports from internal and external sources, including automated systems. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-09, for the GS-11 level, or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience. The employee must obtain and maintain Level 2 certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within the required two-year period. This is a national security position that requires a favorable suitability review and security determination and may require access to classified information. Travel is seldom, at 1–24%. Telework is limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be suitable for Federal employment and obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require access to classified information.
Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
Candidates must have served three months after their latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification if a new DFAS employee.
Must obtain and maintain Level 2 DoD Financial Management Certification; certification is required within two years of entry on duty unless already subject to an original two-year certification period.
For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 in Federal service, involving analytical and evaluative techniques, finance and accounting operations and internal controls, and automated financial systems; qualifying education or combinations of education and experience may substitute.
If using education to substitute for specialized experience, must submit transcripts at application; qualifying education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Analyze, plan, and evaluate directorate functions to determine the validity, propriety, accuracy, and adequacy of work processes.
Consult with personnel at all levels and observe operating practices.
Examine documents, records, reports, and processes to determine whether performance complies with GAO procedures and applicable regulations.
Conduct quality-control examinations of operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Analyze data and information to prevent and detect deficiencies in functional-area systems.
Analyze findings and recommend corrective or enhancement actions to ensure adequate internal controls.
Review and analyze reports from internal and external sources, including reports produced by automated systems.
Monitor and evaluate Center finance and accounting operations and systems for effectiveness and compliance with internal controls.
Use automated financial systems to participate in operational reviews and analytical studies related to methods or procedures for resolving accounting and finance problems.