Financial Management Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking a GS-13-level financial management advisor in the Special Operations Division (OS), Office of the ASAC for Administration (OSO), Administrative and Fiscal Unit (OSOA). This position provides expert guidance on formulating, executing, and controlling the division's financial resources to support mission goals.

The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Program Manager, SAC, and ASAC on budget processes, funding availability, and

Qualifications

• GS-13 requires at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-12 level, performing key financial duties as part of regular duties.
• Experience includes developing operating budgets, allocating appropriations and funding controls in UFMS, approving financial transactions, and advising on funding availability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial management advisor to the Program Manager, Special Agent in Charge, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge on formulating, executing, and controlling the division's financial resources.

Job description

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Special Operations Division (OS), Office of the ASAC for Administration (OSO), Administrative and Fiscal Unit (OSOA). This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the principal financial management advisor to the Program Manager, Special Agent in Charge, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge on the formulation, execution, and control of the division's financial resources.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.

Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements:

A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties. Specialized 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.

Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing operating budgets to meet programmatic and operational requirements; 2) Allocating approved appropriations and/or establishing funding controls in Unified Financial Management Systems (UFMS); 3) Approving financial transactions, evaluating discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions; and 4) Advising stakeholders on funding availability and fiscal requirements.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.