LEAD Financial Specialist Security Clearance

Position: LEAD FINANCIAL SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties Help
* Advises and makes recommendations for the resolution of DFAS operating budget formulation and execution problems.
* Identifies problem areas and recommends actions/tasking to improve operations, correct deficiencies, and prevent recurrence or problems.
* Interprets and recommends policy on diverse issues.
* Coordinates taskings within the RM organization, Strategy and Support organization, and Director's Office organization. Keeps the supervisor informed on significant actions tasked to management and actions officers Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S Citizen or National
* This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
* Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959
* Suitable for Federal employment
* Time after Competitive Appointment:
Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
* Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
* Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
* New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service 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. Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: applying financial management methods, practices, and principles in planning and implementing process improvements relative to large-scale accounting and financial systems. Demonstrated experience in budget formulation, presentation, and execution. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process. Strong analytical and problem skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.

Time-in-Grade:
Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.
** The effective date of your SF-50 must reflect that you will meet the 52-week time in grade requirement within 30 days of the announcement closing.
** You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required time-frame may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Additional information
* Moving expenses will be paid.
* The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible,  .
* For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements .
* Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where…