FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905. DISA has delegated authority by the Under Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, or actuarial science degree, or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled.

Duties

• Internal control, analysis, analysis justification, and performance monitoring. Develop, monitor internal control processes, identify problem areas, determine logical conclusions, ensure compliance, action to improve operating program effectiveness.
• Knowledge, application of analytical principles, ability to conduct reviews, analysis and evaluations. Interpret and regulatory guidance and law, apply to financial environment for compliance, policies, and make recommendations for desired outcomes.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings (written and oral) and recommendations in an objective, logical, visible, clearly understandable and convincing manner is required. Network, create presentations, implement expected changes, outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and management analysis of appropriated, working capital funds. Knowledge of analyzing accounting systems or in modifying and adapting conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve accounting issues.
• Take initiate, lead business process reengineering efforts/program management for Agency. Manage, complete complex assignments, lead personnel, document findings to withstand audit scrutiny. Produce quality reports in demanding, changing environment.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with developing and monitoring internal control programs or processes to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and maintain the integrity of agency financial information; or experience interpreting and assessing impacts of new and/or revised accounting or internal controls procedures and requirements to develop practical and innovative approaches to complex and novel problems resulting from changes. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. COMPETENCIES: - Financial Management Analysis; - Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Internal Controls - Communication (written and oral) - Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Audit; and - Leading and decision making. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085594 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected] Other Information

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. 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. This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7). This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. For more information on veterans' preference click here. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.