FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
What you'd do
Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.
Major duties
Provides technical advice to staff members in determining courses of action on various administrative matters and identification of desirable financial management data and analysis appropriate for any given situation. Performs technical review of staff papers submitted to the Director dealing with financial and budgetary issues and programs. Serves as a technical expert in reviewing and addressing issues impacting planning, implementation, and evaluation of site Accounting mission programs. Monitors and leads projects within the site Accounting Operations network; ensures effective and timely accomplishment of such projects; also reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of project plans developed by Operating organizations/staff. Coordinates tasks with the supported organizations, other locations and external sources as necessary to ensure fully staffed responses, recommendations, and options.
What you need to qualify
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 is defined as: analyzing financial or budget data to advise staff and leadership; OR reviewing financial plans, policies, or staff papers for accuracy; OR leading financial projects, tracking milestones, or solving program problems; OR writing reports, briefings, or recommendations to help senior managers make decisions. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, 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.
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