FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST.

Naval Special Warfare Command; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado, CA, is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in developing and executing annual spend plans for programs of record. You will issue timely financial documents, monitor obligations, and ensure audit readiness in a fast-paced DoD environment.

The role requires analyzing financial reports, coordinating with disbursing, travel, and accounting offices, and briefing decision makers on financial program status.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or
• Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or
• LL.M. degree related to the position being filled.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial management system errors and coordinate across offices to resolve funding discrepancies.
• Provide SME-level training on financial management based on trends and issues.
• Brief key decision makers on status of accounting and financial programs.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal laws, regulations, and DoD directives.
• Develop and issue accurate financial documents; monitor obligations and commitments.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget coordination

Stakeholder briefing

Training development

Audit readiness

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate education toward Ph.D. (3 years)

LL.M. degree related to the position

Combination of education and experience totaling 1 year

Job description

Duties

• You will serve as a Budget Analyst in the Headquarters Comptroller Division, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC).
• You will coordinate with and provide guidance, advice, and support to Headquarters staff to develop and execute annual spend plans for specific programs of record.
• You will issue timely and accurate financial documents; actively monitor obligation rates and open commitments; maintain documentation in support of audit requirements.
• You will ensure compliance with fiscal law, financial management regulations, higher headquarters directives, and published policy.
• You will conduct financial analysis; facilitate resolution of errors and common problems within the financial system of record.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to analyze financial reports to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies; coordinate with various offices within a financial organization (e.g., disbursing, travel, financial improvement and audit readiness, accounting) to resolve funding issues or discrepancies; develop subject matter expert (SME) level financial management training based on trends and issues identified; and brief key decision makers on the status of an accounting and financial program.

GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to analyze financial management system errors to recommend alternate processing methods to achieve systems objectives; analyze financial reports to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies; coordinate with various offices within a financial organization (e.g., disbursing, travel, financial improvement and audit readiness, accounting) to resolve funding issues or discrepancies; develop subject matter expert (SME) level financial management training based on trends and issues identified; and brief key decision makers on the status of an accounting and financial program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In Lieu Of Specialized Experience Listed In The Qualifications Section, Applicants May Qualify Based On Education OR Equivalent Combination Of Experience And Education As Follows:

GS-11

• I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
• I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR
• I have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
• I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

Additional information

GS-11

This is a Financial Management Level I certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26.

GS-12

This is a Financial Management Level II certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.