Financial Manager

U.S. Department of the Navy; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in Virginia is seeking a seasoned financial management professional to provide strategic guidance and drive budget development.

You will interpret complex financial data, prepare actionable recommendations, and support organizational goals through effective planning and reporting. You will lead program leaders through planning and policy development, evaluate requirements, and recommend actions that optimize performance and resource use, while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Within DoD, appointment of retired military members within 180 days is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Position designated CAP; must sign a three-year tenure agreement unless waiver is approved.
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 certified position per NDAA 2012, Section.
• Requires interim/final security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure may result in withdrawal.
• May require CONUS/OCONUS travel and remote/isolated sites; travel by military and commercial aircraft.
• DAWIA certification in the assigned Functional Area and Tier with required CL points.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management advice to senior leaders and interpret financial data to develop recommendations.
• Support strategic planning and budget development by analyzing requirements and preparing resource recommendations.
• Advise program leaders on planning, policy development, and performance measures to improve results and resource use.
• Lead and mentor staff through assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and providing training.
• Prepare written and oral presentations for senior leaders and collaborate with internal and external organizations on resource management matters.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget analysis

Data interpretation

Leadership

Strategic advising

Job description

Duties

• You will provide financial management advice to senior leaders, interpret financial data, develop recommendations, and support organizational goals through effective planning, reporting, and resource management.
• You will support strategic planning and budget development by analyzing operational requirements, preparing resource recommendations, and helping program managers justify changes, proposals, and funding needs.
• You will advise program leaders throughout planning and policy development, evaluate financial requirements, identify performance measures, and recommend actions that improve program results and resource use.
• You will lead and mentor employees by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, providing training, resolving workplace issues, and maintaining a fair and productive work environment.
• You will prepare written and oral presentations for senior leaders, communicate financial findings and recommendations clearly, and collaborate with internal and external organizations on resource management matters.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section
• 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 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.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.