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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for financially managing individual foreign country Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs providing advice and guidance on all financial aspects of these programs.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/13/2025 to 08/15/2025
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$120,579 to - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DSCA-25-12781981-DH
Control number
843232400

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. CitizensThis announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the (cite authority being used) Example of authorities: • Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense • OPM Governmentwide Direct Hire Authority for Cyber Positions

Duties

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As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0501-13 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

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Performing analyses of financial statements and reports to resolve problems for which no clear precedent exists 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 multi-billion dollar 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

Education

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


Additional information


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 timeframe. 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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx


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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): 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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

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