Lead Financial Management Analyst

Naval Sea Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

The Lead Financial Management Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in the Comptroller Directorate (SEA 01) of Naval Sea Systems Command. The role conducts complex financial analyses and develops funding scenarios to integrate financial execution with acquisition planning. It supports the Director and Deputy with rapid-response data calls, high-level briefings, and long-range financial strategies for DRPM SUBs and PAE Undersea.

The position leads formulation, justification, execution, and monitoring of appropriations; maintains recurring and ad hoc budget execution and financial planning reports; and reviews financial documents and contract modifications for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. It coordinates and resolves budget issues and ensures accurate information is available to justify and defend the NAVSEA budget. The role interprets FMB budget guidance, oversees accurate and timely budget submissions, and tracks forecasting, phasing, and execution across POM, budget, and execution years. It also oversees compliance with purpose, time, and amount restrictions, including rules for multi-year availability and procurement-fund obligation authority.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (GS-13 equivalent), including financial management analysis, compliance with financial regulations and policies, use of enterprise financial systems such as Navy ERP and PBIS, and support for the PPBE process. The position requires Financial Management Level III certification within prescribed timelines and is covered by DAWIA requirements. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• 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 duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, including continuous learning points, within established timeframes.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level III certification within prescribed timelines.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (GS-13 equivalent) in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include financial management analysis to plan and execute financial resources in compliance with financial regulations and policies; use of enterprise financial systems such as Navy ERP and PBIS to extract data and track multiple appropriations; and support for the PPBE process.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods when travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial analyses and develop funding scenarios that integrate financial execution with acquisition planning.
• Assist the Director and Deputy with rapid-response data calls, high-level briefs, and long-range financial strategies for DRPM SUBs and PAE Undersea.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex working-level budget issues, questions, and marks before escalation to branch leadership.
• Lead formulation, justification, execution, and monitoring of appropriations consistent with DoW financial management comptroller responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports for budget execution and financial planning using financial systems, including Navy ERP and PBIS.
• Review finding documents and contract modifications for compliance with finance- and budget-related laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate and resolve budget issues, questions, and marks, ensuring accurate and timely information supports justification and defense of the NAVSEA budget to senior stakeholders.
• Interpret FMB budget guidance and oversee timely submission of accurate budget products in accordance with DoW and DON financial management standards.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, phasing, and execution tracking across POM, budget, and execution years, minimizing under-execution and funding risk.
• Lead adherence to purpose, time, and amount restrictions, including multi-year availability and obligation authority specific to procurement funds.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty and maintain it as required.
• Meet DAWIA functional-area and tier certification and continuous learning requirements, including Financial Management Level III certification within prescribed timelines.
• Travel as required from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families, subject to eligibility.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, depending on funding availability and policy.
• The announcement states that certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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