Financial Management Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Financially managing individual foreign country Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs providing advice and guidance on all financial aspects of these programs. Developing, monitoring and implementing financial management systems and accounting procedures for process improvement, re-engineering and enterprise integration. Liaison and coordinate with elements of the Executive Branch and various Washington Field Elements Branch of the DoD on proposed legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures related to the financial management and control of Security Assistance programs. Works closely with DoD component headquarters and field level personnel supporting and participating in the development, coordination, and promulgations of DoD guidance that affects Security Assistance programs that operate under the direction and supervision of DSCA. Leading financial management reviews with military departments (MILDEP) and representatives of the Government of Partner Nations to discuss and resolve financial issues. Conducting internal control reviews, to include quality assurance reviews. Coordinating with internal and or external counterparts to ensure that proper controls are exercised over accounting and financial management systems used in tracking expiring and FMF funds used for International Partners. Providing interpretation of accounting reports and funds analysis to clarify account balances. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Incumbent must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance. Drug Tested Designated Position: YES Qualifications A. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Performing analyses of financial statements and reports to resolve problems and developing methodologies to address such problems; Analyzing the results and potential effects of budgetary actions to determine and communicate the implication of key findings on the financial statements; Evaluating complex programs for compliance with policies and regulations; Ensuring proper implementation of fiduciary requirements for handling and accounting for U.S. Government funds (Experience must be reflected in your resume). B. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzing and evaluating continual changes in financial management program plans and funding and the effect on financial program milestones; Compiling, analyzing and summarizing financial information related to an organization's financial program; Checking the accuracy and consistency of data, such as estimates, obligations, expenditures, revenues, and reimbursements (Experience must be reflected in your resume). C. You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Providing customer service and technical expertise regarding compliance with financial laws, directives, policies and programs Participating in or conducting financial management reviews; identifying areas of policy and financial management for process improvement Expressing solutions to complex financial matters both orally and in writing (Experience must be reflected in your resume). OR: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Combination of education and experience that makes up 100% of the specialized experience requirement for the GS-11 grade level 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims by the closing date of this announcement. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2) If you are serviced by the office filling this position and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional information This position is not part of the bargaining unit/BUS code 8888. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Other Notes: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resum