Financial Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Financial Specialist (developmental; potential promotion to Financial Specialist, GS-0501-12)

Description

This role performs financial management functions, including the formulation, justification, and execution of budget analysis and cost analysis for weapon system/subsystem programs. You will establish financial management policies and implement programming, budgeting, cost estimating, and contract cost performance analysis. The position includes advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives across the program lifecycle.

• Formulate and implement financial management policies, instructions, and procedures for programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds.

• Develop, execute, and manage budgets, financial plans, and multi-year programs to meet program resource requirements.

• Represent the organization at government and contractor/industry sites in support of program requirements.

• Perform additional financial and administrative duties supporting program execution.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship

• Selective Service registration for male candidates

• Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate Top-Secret security clearance (Special Sensitive; SCI access)

• Ability to safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information/files

• Probationary/trial period required depending on appointment type

• May require travel and work outside normal duty hours

• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing

• File OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment (and possibly annually)

• Meet the specialized experience or education requirements for the applicable GS level (GS-07/GS-09/GS-11/GS-12) per OPM standards

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and work schedule (confirm with the hiring agency).