Supervisory Financial Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a subject matter expert for access control systems and as a Program Manager, providing specialized finance and reporting services to customers. Applies complex financing or budgeting principles, laws, and regulations to independently negotiate solutions to highly complex operational finance and reporting issues affecting the agency. Conducts independent studies of complex and diversified information and financial systems or system components, and provides authoritative policy interpretations and key functional recommendations on overall system structure.

Plans, implements, and evaluates DFAS financial programs in compliance with appropriation law. Manages financial systems and develops rigorous audit requirements for access control systems. Provides authoritative technical advice to lower-level specialists, management professionals, and major command or service bureaus to resolve the most complex and controversial finance problems. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates performance measurement and financial management indicators to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.

The incumbent is required to work physically on-site full-time; regular telework is not authorized. Travel is seldom required (1–24%). The position requires a favorable security determination and Level 3 DoD Financial Management Certification within the specified timeframe.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in difficulty and responsibility.
• Experience managing complex defense finance, accounting, or billing programs.
• Experience utilizing and managing automated data processing systems for core financial management systems and related feeder systems to resolve systemic issues.
• Experience collaborating with DoD customer agencies to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure compliance with Treasury, OMB, and USD(C) regulations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements and obtain and maintain required security eligibility; the position may require access to classified information.
• Must have served at least three months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain Level 3 DoD Financial Management Certification, generally within two years of entry on duty.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment and satisfy Selective Service requirements where applicable.
• Must work physically on-site full-time; regular telework is not authorized.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for access control systems and as Program Manager providing finance and reporting services.
• Apply financing or budgeting principles, laws, and regulations to negotiate solutions to complex operational finance and reporting issues.
• Conduct independent studies of complex information and financial systems or system components.
• Provide authoritative policy interpretations and recommendations on overall system structure.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate DFAS financial programs in compliance with appropriation law.
• Manage financial systems and develop audit requirements for access control systems.
• Provide technical advice to specialists, management professionals, and service commands or bureaus to resolve complex finance problems.
• Review and evaluate performance measurement and financial management indicators to assess financial operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Moving expenses may be paid for positions where relocation is authorized.

What This Job Offers

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