Financial Specialist

Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Financial Specialist to manage CDA Claims data, prepare and reconcile financial documents, and respond to complex inquiries under applicable laws and regulations. The role supports negotiation processes and leadership reporting for a federal program.

The position may require collaboration across offices, with reporting to IHS Headquarters and possible travel or relocation to support department needs.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include managing CDA Claims data and ensuring alignment with financial regulations.
• Ability to respond to complex CDA Claims questions using Title I/Title V guidance.
• Experience with financial data consolidation for leadership reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the CDA Claims data in the CDA Claims Sharepoint.
• Creates and manages an electronic filing system for negotiation documents.
• Ensures financial data reconciles with Funds Management System for each agreement.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Office of Finance and Accounting Office, Office of the Director, Indian Health Service. Reports to IHS Headquarters. The official duty station could be at Albuquerque, NM; Oklahoma City, OK; Phoenix, AZ; or Rockville, MD. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Maintains the claims data in the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) Claims Sharepoint. Creates and manages an electronic filing system of source documents, research documents and key financial documents used in the negotiations. Ensures the financial data reconciles with Funds Management System for each agreement during the life of the program.

Responds to varied and complex questions about CDA Claims based on historical data, and interpretation and application of Title I and Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act, Appropriation Acts, legislative history, and applicable program and financial management regulations.

Reviews CDA Claims calculations to ensure amounts incorporated in the claims are consistent with cost principles and financial management regulations and researches and gathers financial data for determining reasonable payment of CDA Claims. Plans and prepares a wide variety of financially related assignments of a diverse and complex nature requiring technical analysis including the use of audited financials, using knowledge of internal controls and programmatic review.

Consolidates CDA Claims financial data for IHS leadership and for the use in annual reports to the U.S. Congress.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 - $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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