Financial Management Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps • Quantico, VA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The Marine Corps Financial Management Specialist supports acquisition efforts across the FDE Enterprise, PAE Marine Corps, and PAE Mission Systems. Serving as an Integrated Product Team subject matter expert, the financial manager advises on integrating financial regulations into acquisition planning, budget formulation, and execution. The role independently prepares, justifies, and defends budget exhibits, manages program-fund flows in compliance with fiscal law, conducts advanced financial, predictive, and trend analyses, and supports financial audit compliance.

The specialist performs financial management, accounting, and audit work by reviewing budgets and financial records, verifying transactions, and ensuring funds are documented, justified, controlled, and used in accordance with applicable laws and policies. The role works with program staff to prepare budget estimates, manage annual funding allocations, create spending plans, and schedule acquisitions. It also evaluates financial data and management processes, recommends improvements to reporting and internal controls, interprets financial policies and budget guidance, monitors funding and expenditures, prepares reports and briefings, and advises managers on procurement, acquisition planning, and appropriated-fund use.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or NH-02 pay band. It is a Financial Management Level FMC02 certified position and requires obtaining and maintaining a Business Financial Management, Practitioner acquisition certification within 60 months. The position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military or commercial aircraft. Relocation expenses may be authorized for eligible candidates outside the commuting area; relocation incentives may also be authorized.

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.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• 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.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Business Financial Management, Practitioner acquisition certification within 60 months, and meet applicable Continuous Learning Point requirements.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Expert knowledge and skill applying budgeting and/or financing concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations and understanding their relation to subordinate and senior levels.
• Knowledge and skill in executing the Programming, Planning, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) phase for acquisition programs.
• Knowledge and skill applying appropriation usage for Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, and Operations and Maintenance appropriations.
• Expert knowledge and skill applying fiscal law, financial principles and procedures, processes, and financial systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with senior leadership and peers.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets, examine financial records, verify transactions, and ensure funds are documented, justified, controlled, and used in accordance with laws and policies.
• Work with program staff to prepare budget estimates, manage annual funding allocations, create spending plans, and schedule acquisitions.
• Study financial data and management processes, and recommend improvements to reporting methods, financial guidance, and internal controls.
• Interpret financial policies, executive orders, official memoranda, and budget guidance to recommend solutions, resolve complex financial issues, explain requirements, and establish consistent procedures.
• Monitor approved budgets and financial reports to track allocations, commitments, and expenditures; determine when funds should be released; and identify shortfalls or inconsistencies.
• Prepare financial reports, briefings, schedules, and recommendations using official and unofficial system data to evaluate program progress, measure results, identify risks, and support funding and resource-allocation decisions.
• Advise managers on procurement activities, acquisition planning, and the use of appropriated funds, supporting research, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance programs.
• Serve as an Integrated Product Team subject matter expert, advising on financial regulations in acquisition planning, budget formulation, and execution.
• Prepare, justify, and defend budget exhibits; manage program-fund flows in compliance with fiscal law; conduct financial, predictive, and trend analyses; and ensure financial audit compliance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families.
• Relocation expenses may be authorized for candidates outside the commuting area.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

What This Job Offers

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