Financial Specialist

U.S. Army Security Assistance Command • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

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About The Position

This position serves as a Financial Specialist for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. The Army's Face to the World, the one-stop focal point for Army FMS, and the international partner of choice in U.S. Security Assistance. Duties Compile financial statements required by local budget, supply management, and/or higher headquarters activities. Monitor unliquidated obligations to effect financial management relative to the cash position and integrity of the funds. Serve as a technical advisor directing the accomplishment of funding within a prescribed program. Revise existing financial policy for improved management of the foreign military sales (FMS) process. Participate in conferences with financial representatives to determine mission policy or procedures.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Financial Management Level 2 Certification.
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Providing technical advice to staff members to help determine appropriate courses of action on a variety of administrative, logistical, and financial matters; 2) Applying financial concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques to support organizational operations and resolve issues; 3) Producing original financial worksheets, analyses, and reports for use in decision-making and program oversight; 4) Participating in decision-making sessions involving logistical and financial personnel, including those engaged in Foreign Military Sales activities.
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Reviewing work methods and operational processes to identify opportunities for financial improvements; 2) Identifying, interpreting, and assessing financial record controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; 3) Applying appropriate financial procedures and documenting recommendations for stakeholders to enhance financial accountability and efficiency; 4) Performing financial case management activities in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), including analysis, documentation, and coordination of financial data and actions.
• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09) for GS-11.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11) for GS-12.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A 1 year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• This position may require Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial statements required by local budget, supply management, and/or higher headquarters activities.
• Monitor unliquidated obligations to effect financial management relative to the cash position and integrity of the funds.
• Serve as a technical advisor directing the accomplishment of funding within a prescribed program.
• Revise existing financial policy for improved management of the foreign military sales (FMS) process.
• Participate in conferences with financial representatives to determine mission policy or procedures.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree