Financial Management Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command • Cherry Point, NC

2d

About The Position

You will serve as a Financial Management Analyst in the Financial Management Community at FLTREADCEN EAST. The role involves developing and refining complex budget estimates and financial plans to ensure compliance with Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DON) guidance. You will conduct financial and program analyses to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives for managing organizational programs and administrative operations.

The position applies accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to maintain accurate, reliable, and integral organizational financial information in response to evolving guidance. It also involves working across multiple accounting and financial systems to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance, and preparing analytical justifications and interpreting complex budget policies for compliance and management review.

The position is Financial Management Level II certified under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. The required certification must be achieved within prescribed timelines. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel on military and commercial aircraft.

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 successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs 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; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level II certification within prescribed timelines.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• For GS-07, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05, demonstrating strategic thinking in budget formulation, financial analysis, and reporting; financial data analysis and validation and preparation of accurate, timely budget exhibits and reports; and identification of funding issues or resource realignment opportunities.
• For GS-09, must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, demonstrating strategic thinking in budget formulation, financial analysis, and reporting; financial data analysis and validation and preparation of accurate, timely budget exhibits and reports; identification of funding issues or resource realignment opportunities; and effective communication of findings with stakeholders.
• For GS-07, qualifying education may be one full year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement in lieu of specialized experience.
• For GS-09, qualifying education may be a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D., in lieu of specialized experience.
• A transcript must be submitted with the application when qualifying based on education.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine complex budget estimates and financial plans in accordance with DoW and DON guidance.
• Conduct financial and program analyses evaluating costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods for managing organizational programs and administrative operations.
• Apply accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure financial information is accurate, reliable, and integral.
• Perform work involving multiple accounting and financial systems to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed analytical justifications and interpret complex budgetary policies to demonstrate compliance and support management review.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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