FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Financial Management Analyst within the Resource Management Division of Naval Information Forces.

The role involves supporting all phases of budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial operations for organizational programs and activities. The incumbent will analyze the financial impact of programmatic decisions, monitor obligations to identify risks or variances, and develop solutions to address shortfalls with a clear audit

Qualifications

• Specialized budget analysis and financial plan tracking under DoD/JTR regulations.
• Experience auditing and validating financial transactions to resolve discrepancies.
• Familiarity with cradle-to-grave funding management and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent financial management analysis for budget formulation, justification, execution, and operations.
• Analyze financial impact of programmatic decisions and monitor obligations for risks or variances.
• Evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives for managing programs and admin operations.
• Resolve complex issues from conflicting financial data and unstable funding environments.
• Apply accounting and internal control principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial reports to identify deficiencies and determine corrective actions for audit/compliance.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial data analysis

Audit readiness

Accounting principles

Integrated financial software

Education

Master's degree or graduate education

LL.B. or J.D. related to position

GS-7 education requirement (1 year grad school)

Tools

Navy ERP / DoD accounting systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Summary
You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST in the RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES.

Summary
You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST in the RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES.
Duties
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• You will perform independent financial management analysis supporting all phases of budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial operations for organizational programs and activities.
• You will analyze the financial impact of programmatic decisions, monitors obligations to identify risks or variances, and develops solutions to address shortfalls, ensuring a clear audit trail.
• You will analyze financial and program data to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods for managing organizational programs and administrative operations
• You will resolve complex issues arising from conflicting program and financial data, particularly within unstable funding environments.
• You will apply accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of organizational financial information.
• You will review financial reports and accounting data to identify control deficiencies or discrepancies and determines the appropriate corrective actions required to address audit and compliance vulnerabilities.
  

Requirements
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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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
  

Qualifications
To qualify for a GS-9, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience performing budget analysis, tracking financial plans, and executing fund controls under general supervision.
• Experience utilizing integrated financial software (e.g., Navy ERP or equivalent accounting system software packages) to extract, analyze, and process financial data.
• Experience applying Federal Appropriations Law, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and DoD financial regulations.
• Experience auditing and validating transactions, identifying financial anomalies, and tracking "cradle-to-grave" funding to resolve execution bottlenecks.
  

To Qualify For a GS-7, Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-5 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

• Experience collecting and analyzing basic financial, accounting, or budget data.
• Experience monitoring and tracing fund execution, identifying discrepancies, or reviewing financial reports.
• Experience processing invoices, reviewing transactions, or applying financial principles and procedural concepts.
• Experience communicating basic financial data and policies to team members.
  

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
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, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
GS-9
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience
GS-7
Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education
OR
Superior academic achievement
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Financial Management (FM) Certification, fulfilling all applicable certification requirements in accordance with current and subsequent OUSD(C) and DON policies.
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.
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