Job summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist in the DSCA Comptroller, Financial Integration and Systems (FI&S) and is recognized as the senior technical authority to apply financial and data analytical theories and principles to effectively plan and engage in response to DSCA issues and priorities.

Major duties

As a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist in the DSCA Comptroller, Financial Integration and Systems (FI&S) and is recognized as the senior technical authority to apply financial and data analytical theories and principles to effectively plan and engage in response to DSCA issues and priorities. Manages and enforces financial controls for programs and budget processes to ensure compliance with the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) and DSCA's financial guidance. Manages, plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, and operates DSCA accounting and finance systems. Oversees the preparation and implementation of financial systems training in order to improve performance of the (Security Cooperation) SC financial management community and to ensure the community remains informed of relevant changes in the regulatory environment.

Qualification

You may qualify at the Gs-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Overseeing financial, budget. data or accounting systems to optimize data accuracy and transparency Utilizing data analytics to provide insights that support resource management, budget execution, and strategic decision-making Managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, or operating DoD accounting and finance systems. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Financial Management Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.