Department of Defense

Financial Management Specialist

Arlington, Virginia Full time

Financial Management Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $120579 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating or participating in developing, coordinating, and promulgating DoD Foreign Military Sales (FMS)/Foreign Military Financing(FMF) guidance that affects Security Assistance (SA)/Security Cooperation (SC) programs that operate under the direction and supervision of the DSCA.

Major Duties:

  • This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a Financial Management Specialist at the GS-0501-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducts comprehensive program analysis of country programs to develop internal controls that will ensure optimum use of financial resources, goals and objectives. Provides policy assistance through all phases of the financial audit life cycle. Provides expert advice to program officials and to accountants, budget analysts, and other specialists on financial regulations pertinent to systems efforts or program operations.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Financial policy expertise with a deep understanding of U.S. Government financial management regulations and policy applicable to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Security Assistance (SA), and Security Cooperation (SC) programs. This includes experience developing, coordinating, and codifying financial policies within these areas, as well as the ability to analyze, investigate, and resolve complex financial management challenges across related systems, programs, and operations. 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.

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Application Deadline: 2025-11-04