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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Department of Defense
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Staff (JS) J6 Resource and Acquisition Management Office (RAMO)

Summary

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent's duties cover a broad range of program requirements, functions, mission objectives, sponsors, management and functional interfaces, appropriations, and complex contracting methods and vehicles.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/08/2026 to 04/22/2026
Salary
$121,785 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position approximately l0%; may be required to travel on military aircraft.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JCS-26-12927132-DH
Control number
864306800

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023
As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST at the GS-0501-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the principal point of contact in all strategic and budgetary policy and procedural matters associated with higher levels of authority including external activities such as at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN), Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA), Assistant Secretary of the Air force (ASAF), and congressional levels in the absence of the Business Manager;
  • Participates actively in the translation of requirements into detailed plans, programs and schedules consistent with the requirements of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) to include budget planning, integration, formulation, presentation, execution. re-programming and planning and review of obligations and expenditures;
  • Develops and recommends strategic alternatives for integration of significant considerations within mission, management and resources objectives; develops and directs implementation of realistic and responsive policies and ensures their inclusion in all pertinent Sponsors and other higher authority planning efforts;
  • Performs risk analysis and trade-off studies to provide the Business Manager with various options including the most preferred course of action lo be taken in executing proposed plans and strategies;
  • Develops and provides guidance to institute a top level structure to stratify all budget requirements formulated in support of J6 assigned missions

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Fulltime
  • 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
  • Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods.
  • Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION: Selectee for this position will be required to obtain a Financial Management (FM) Level III certification no later than 24 months after accepting this position.

Qualifications

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

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Applies fiscal functional disciplines including budget (operating and procurement), accounting, appropriation policy, travel policy, property fiscal management, position resource management, IT resource management, reimbursable funding and controls, Working Capital Funds, and their interrelationships within financial processes to assess and provide related recommendations;
  • Applies acquisition functional disciplines including contract management, quality assurance, program and technical support, and their interrelationships within the acquisition process to address resource related concerns and acquisition opportunities for the Joint Staff J6;
  • Analyzes the impact of new or modified legislation on Joint Staff J6 programs and resources; translating a basic legislation into program goals, actions, and services;
  • Applies a deep understanding of the relationships between the Joint Staff, Military Services and other external partners, host tenant relationships, and opportunities for consolidation to perform in depth management studies and to conceptualize, develop, and implement assigned JS J6 wide programs;
  • Evaluates legislative and higher headquarters guidance to analyze and determine the impact on the organization's budget regarding joint C4/Cyber program requirements, policies, procedures and guidance
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
  • Applies fiscal functional disciplines including budget (operating and procurement), accounting, appropriation policy, travel policy, property fiscal management, position resource management, IT resource management, reimbursable funding and controls, Working Capital Funds, and their interrelationships within financial processes to assess and provide related recommendations;
  • Applies acquisition functional disciplines including contract management, quality assurance, program and technical support, and their interrelationships within the acquisition process to address resource related concerns and acquisition opportunities for the Joint Staff J6;
  • Analyzes the impact of new or modified legislation on Joint Staff J6 programs and resources; translating a basic legislation into program goals, actions, and services;
  • Applies a deep understanding of the relationships between the Joint Staff, Military Services and other external partners, host tenant relationships, and opportunities for consolidation to perform in depth management studies and to conceptualize, develop, and implement assigned JS J6 wide programs;
  • Evaluates legislative and higher headquarters guidance to analyze and determine the impact on the organization's budget regarding joint C4/Cyber program requirements, policies, procedures and guidance
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. 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 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 Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d


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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (
ICTAP eligibility): 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/

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.

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.

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.

Competencies:


Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating

Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

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. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Mission Statement: The J-6 (C4 & Cyber) represents the Joint Warfighter in support of the command, control, communications, and computers/cyber (C4) requirements validation and capability development processes while ensuring joint interoperability. To further this effort, the J-6 promulgates guidance and provides functional expertise to the Chairman in order to shape the joint information environment. Additionally, as the Joint Staff Chief Information Officer (CIO), the J-6 provides business class Information Technology (IT) services and support to the Chairman and the entire Joint Staff.

Agency contact information

JCS Servicing team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-JCS@dla.mil
Address
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Staff
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20318
US

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