SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST.

Duties Develops an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for all areas of responsibility; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures. Supervises functions involving the preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of accounting data; the operation, maintenance and modification of systems to meet local needs. Conducts analysis to determine the effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies and procedures, reliability of transactions and validity of supporting documentation. Directs the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, consolidation and submission of all required finance reports within established deadlines to higher level management. Establishes and maintains internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. Manages, directs and executes finance operations for customers, which requires the development of policies and procedures unique to each command in an environment of constantly changing priorities and missions. Requirements Must be a U.S Citizen 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. 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. Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details. Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e‑verify.gov. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience for the GS-12 level is defined as: Managing and directing finance operations, including developing and implementing policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal controls for a civilian pay program, or supervising subordinate staff, which involves assigning and reviewing work, or providing expert advisory services on complex and controversial payroll problems, interpreting and applying pertinent regulations, and ensuring proper interface with financial systems, or analyzing operational effectiveness and preparing financial reports and briefings for higher-level management. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional information Moving expenses will be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case‑by‑case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is seldom. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. 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, 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 disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security 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 Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DFAS