FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

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This announcement will be used to fill the position at either a GS-11 or GS-12.

The minimum salary for grade GS-11 is $77,926, the maximum salary is $101,309. The minimum salary for grade GS-12 is $93,400, the maximum salary is $121,422.

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Duties

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• Interprets financial and administrative policies, regulations and higher level guidance adapting the guidelines to the situation at hand.
• Performs financial management reviews, evaluations and special studies to examine work processes, records, structures and management controls for compliance with laws, regulations, economy and efficiency, and/or effectiveness.
• Develops guidelines or procedures to establish, document and/or clarify work processes/ requirements, and implement higher level guidance.
• Identifies operational requirements for program planning, assesses the impact on mission assignments, and develops recommendations for necessary changes.
• Leads and manages risk management program by conducting operational risk reviews and briefs management on high priority issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 for GS-11 level; GS-11 for GS-12 level) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service providing substantial financial systems knowledge to leadership in order to assist with the financial mission; OR interpreting, developing, implementing and modifying policies for automated financial systems procedures and techniques; OR knowledge of generally accepted principles related to accounting, finance, and internal controls.
• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To be hired at the GS-12 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service performing in-depth analysis of financial management policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and legislative and regulatory compliance of finance and accounting operations; OR developing and recommending internal policy, process and procedure improvements for large-scale accounting and financial operations and systems.
• Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-11 entry grade level. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-12 grade level without further competition.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 requirements are listed in the Qualifications section above.

Additional information

• Moving expenses may 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 here.
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
• 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.
• 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.
• For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
• 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, here.
• 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 Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
• 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. 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 Level 2 Certification 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 DoD FM Certification Program is available at:

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.

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