Supervisory Financial Management Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

US Department of Transportation • Kings Point, NY

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is established a Director, Office of Academy Financial Management is responsible for leading finical management initiatives and developing and implementing financial policy, operations, procedures, and systems for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
• Experience supervising a financial management workforce overseeing budget, accounting, and audit readiness, ensuring compliance with financial laws and policies while modernizing processes to improve transparency and accountability.
• Experience directing a comprehensive financial management program, including budget formulation, execution, internal controls, and financial reporting, while advising senior leadership on resource allocation and mission priorities.

Responsibilities

• Is expected to undertake complex and difficult assignments requiring extensive knowledge and understanding of the nature of Academy operating programs, expert analytical ability, and mastery of management theories, principles, and techniques.
• Plans, develops, and implements financial management policies, budget formulation and execution, funds control, internal controls, and accounting operations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Determines resource requirements (funding and manpower), develops and defends resource positions, and aligns financial plans with organizational priorities and long-range strategic goals.
• Directs the development and execution of financial plans, monitors program performance, evaluates results against goals, and recommends adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides expert analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other key leaders to support decision-making and policy direction.
• Maintains liaison with internal and external officials, serving as the focal point for integrating financial management policy, strategy, and guidance across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees