Financial Specialist

Overview

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

• Design, evaluate, and revise financial management reports, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD and DFAS-HQ standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on finance operations, advising program managers on resolving complex financial issues and improving program effectiveness.
• Examines internal control systems to ensure that systems provide for the integrity, accuracy, and validity of reported financial data. Prepares, updates, and implements standard operating procedures to correct deficiencies in internal controls.
• Develop and implement modifications and enhancements to existing systems to improve efficiency and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide authoritative interpretation of financial policies and regulations from agencies including DoD, DFAS, OMB, Treasury, and GAO.

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• The incumbent of this position will be required to be physically on-site full-time, regular telework is not authorized for this position.