FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST.

Duties

• Serves as senior functional resource in one or more areas of security assistance financial management.
• Prepares, or oversees the preparation of financial management reports; processes complex financial transactions and/or reviews contracts, obligations, disbursements, or delivery documents as assigned.
• Conducts difficult analysis pertaining to the reconciliation of financial data related to Security Assistance Contracts, training, case closure, financial exceptions and supporting feeder systems.
• Performs more difficult reviews of the security assistance programs assigned ensuring compliance with DoD policies and procedures.
• Conducts selected tests of document processing in area of responsibility to ascertain the degree of compliance with established DoD policies and procedures.
• Performs financial analysis and review of the specific area of security assistance financial management where assigned.
• Assists the Branch Chief at country level meetings with accountant and country customer representatives as required.
• For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Basic level Certification under the Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification Program.
• Please note, this is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position, subject to management review and approval.
  
  

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required for the GS-09 level.

Specialized Experience at the GS-09 level: is defined as performing financial management data analysis, creating recommendations for financial operations improvements, and customer support for an automated payroll system.

Time in Grade GS-09: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-9, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-7 or higher in the Federal service.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required for the GS-11 level.

Specialized Experience at the GS-11 level: is defined as performing financial entitlement analysis and support for a large-scale finance and accounting organization and possesses knowledge of financial management principles as they relate to automated pay systems processing and operations.

Time in Grade GS-11: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-11, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-9 or higher in the Federal service.

Education

GS-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (

Additional information

• Moving expenses will notbe paid.
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A one year trial period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is non-exempt from the FLSA.
• Travel requirement is none.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit. This position will be covered by formal training under the DFAS DCAP. The purpose of this program is to develop well-qualified, well-trained, high potential employees for future positions within DFAS. Promotion is conditional based on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher graded work. Participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD FM Cert. Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Cert. in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the FM Program is available at
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding vacancies.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Basic level Certification under the SCW Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within one year of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Basic Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 1-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the SCW Certification Program is available at
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• 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.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.