Financial Specialist

Army • Alexandria, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and is in the Excepted Service. It is located at the Strategic Systems Support Element HQ's Element (SSSE) in Alexandria, Virginia. The position is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified role and is aligned with the Comptroller Career Program under the Human Capital & Resource Management Career Management Directorate.

The Financial Specialist manages payment distribution and reviews commercial vendor invoices for accuracy, proper funds certification, and compliance with federal spending laws. The incumbent certifies vouchers and payments, assuming pecuniary liability, to verify receipt of goods, prevent contractual breaches, and authorize mission expenditures. The role interprets financial management and accounting policies, implements procedures, advises financial managers, contracting officer representatives, and senior leaders, and provides technical guidance on current and emerging financial management systems.

Employment is subject to suitability and security requirements, including a TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs, counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations, and Personnel Reliability Program screening. The position may involve temporary duty up to 20% of the time and unusual or extended hours during organizational operations or training in CONUS and U.S. installations OCONUS. A two-year trial period applies. The position requires submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report, and employees must obtain the required Financial Management Level 3 certification within the required timeframe.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level, identified as GG/GS-12 experience.
• 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 correcting automated data errors.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
• Obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation, with eligibility for Special Access Programs.
• Successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated, before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Pass the Personnel Reliability Program, which may include a credit check, drug screening, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
• Successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Sign a statement attesting to understanding DCIPS provisions.
• Obtain and maintain the required Financial Management Level 3 certification; this is a condition of employment.
• Be willing or able to work unusual and extended hours and forego conveniences normally afforded civilian employees during operations or training in CONUS and U.S. installations OCONUS.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report.
• Meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for experience.

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, assuming pecuniary liability, to verify receipt of goods, prevent contractual breaches, and authorize 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.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

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