Financial Management Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Performs financial management reviews and evaluations for assigned areas of responsibility. Interprets financial and administrative policies, regulations, and higher-level guidance, adapting them to the situation at hand. Prepares and presents reports, briefings, and papers, and proposes courses of action, recommendations, and options to drive business solutions. Advises DFAS officials at all organizational levels regarding contract issues and contractor performance. Investigates and develops improved methods for analyzing, tracking, and accounting for resource utilization, with an emphasis on contractor support, and assists in developing guidelines for more effective management of contractual resources. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-11) in federal service. The work includes complex financial analysis, evaluating transactions, assessing financial management operations, interpreting financial policies and regulations, reviewing operations for compliance, identifying process improvements, conducting special studies, developing data-driven recommendations, participating in strategic planning, and presenting findings and risk matrices to management. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. This national security position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security determination. The employee must obtain and maintain DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification within the required timeframe, and complete applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements. Travel is seldom required, at 1–24%. Telework is limited and may be provided only rarely on a case-by-case basis when agency leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Moving expenses will be paid.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service.
Specialized experience in complex financial analysis, transaction evaluation, and assessment of financial management operations.
Experience interpreting financial policies and regulations, conducting operational compliance reviews, and identifying process improvements.
Ability to conduct special studies, develop data-driven recommendations, and participate in strategic planning.
Strong communication and leadership skills, including presenting findings and risk matrices to management.
Must meet the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement, including three months after the latest competitive appointment in federal service where applicable.
Must obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification; Level 2 DoD FM Certification is required within two years of entry on duty unless the stated prior-certification exception applies.
Must complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Must be suitable for federal employment and obtain and maintain a favorable security determination; the position may require a secret clearance or higher.
Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
May be required to serve a one-year evaluation period during which continued employment must be certified as advancing the public interest.

Responsibilities

Perform financial management reviews and evaluations for assigned areas of responsibility.
Interpret financial and administrative policies, regulations, and higher-level guidance, applying them to the circumstances at hand.
Prepare and present reports, briefings, and papers.
Propose courses of action, recommendations, and options to drive business solutions.
Advise DFAS officials at all organizational levels on contract issues and contractor performance.
Develop improved methods for analyzing, tracking, and accounting for resource utilization, especially contractor support.
Assist in developing guidelines for more effective management of contractual resources.
Conduct complex financial analysis, evaluate transactions, and assess the effectiveness of financial management operations.
Conduct operational reviews for compliance and identify areas for process improvement.
Conduct special studies, develop data-driven recommendations, and participate in strategic planning.
Present findings and risk matrices to management.