Financial Specialist

Army•Alexandria, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), within the Excepted Service, and is located at the Strategic Systems Support Element HQ's Element (SSSE) in Alexandria, Virginia. The incumbent manages payments and reviews commercial vendor invoices, certifies vouchers and payments, advises financial stakeholders, and supports financial management systems. The role is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position and requires compliance with Department of Defense and Department of the Army certification requirements. The position requires a two-year trial period and may involve temporary duty travel up to 20% of the time, as well as unusual or extended hours during operations or training.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GG/GS-12).
Specialized experience interpreting federal financial management policies to provide clear guidance.
Specialized experience verifying invoices and payment documentation and ensuring compliance with federal spending regulations.
Specialized experience overseeing automated databases to prevent unauthorized system access and correct automated data errors.
Must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance based on a single-scope background investigation, with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
Must pass a Personnel Reliability Program, which may include a credit check, drug screening, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
Must successfully pass pre-appointment and periodic urinalysis screenings for illegal drug use.
Must undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) before appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must comply with the Financial Management Level 3 certification program; certification is a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to work unusual and extended hours and forgo customary civilian employee conveniences during organizational operations or training in CONUS and U.S. installations OCONUS.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and complete required Selective Service certification if applicable.
Must submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

Manage payment distribution and review commercial vendor invoices for document accuracy, proper funds certification, and compliance with federal spending laws.
Certify vouchers and payments, verifying receipt of goods, preventing contractual breaches, and authorizing mission expenditures.
Interpret financial management and accounting policies and implement new procedures within the commercial vendor services branch as needed.
Provide financial management and accounting advice and assistance to financial managers, contracting officer representatives, and senior leaders.
Provide technical guidance and assist with implementation of existing integrated financial management systems and planning for emerging technologies.
Control and monitor financial management system interfaces and administrative user privileges.
Provide technical guidance for current financial management systems and plan for new system requirements.