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Financial Management Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

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Location
Columbus, OH
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Financial Management CertificationSecurity clearance

Job overview

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is hiring a Financial Management Analyst under the Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. The role manages financial management programs and processes, evaluates financial operations and controls, and develops recommendations for management. Applicants must have related financial experience and/or a related financial degree, in addition to meeting OPM minimum qualification requirements. Positions are located in Indianapolis, Limestone, Rome, Cleveland, or Columbus; this is not a remote opportunity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial ManagementBriefingTrainingConsultationStrategy SessionsReport AssessmentRecommendation DevelopmentOperations EvaluationInternal Controls

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipFinancial Management CertificationRelated Financial Experience or DegreeFinance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or Related DegreeBackground InvestigationSuitable for Federal EmploymentSelective Service RegistrationSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Full job description

Apply online through 11/2/2026 at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878619500{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} **This is NOT a remote work opportunity. ** Positions are located in: - Indianapolis, IN - Limestone, ME - Rome, NY - Cleveland, OH - Columbus, OH Duties - The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position: - Manages programs and processes in order to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources. - Prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to influence managers and others to accept findings and recommendations. - Assesses a variety of reports received from internal and external sources to develop formalized recommendations for management's consideration. - Evaluates operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls of financial operations to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of financial management areas. - Receives special projects pertaining to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management operations and related functional requirements. Requirements Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship - Background Investigation - Suitable for Federal Employment - Registered for Selective Service (if applicable) - Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification - 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. - 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. - Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. - Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). - Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Qualifications This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.. Applicants MUST have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree (examples include: Finance, Accounting, Management, Actuarial Science, or related), in addition to meeting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification requirements. Substitution of combination of education and experience must still, in conjunction, minimally satisfy the DHA qualification requirement. Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typic

How this job compares

Set against the 5,636 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$80–122K/yr79 salary ranges
  • US median$33–44/hr291 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 183 open Financial Analyst jobs in Ohio and 5,636 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,458 postings).
Education
3,066 of the 5,636 open Financial Analyst jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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