FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST - Patuxent River, MD

To qualify for this NH-3 Financial Management Analyst position.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 pay band in federal service or comparable experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must include mastering budgeting/financing principles, developing financial policies, interpreting Congressional legislation, analyzing financial execution data, and communicating clearly with management.

• Mastering concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of budgeting and/or financing and their relation to subordinate and senior levels.
• Developing, recommending, and implementing budgetary/financial policies.
• Interpreting, assessing, and projecting the potential impact of new or revised Congressional legislation.
• Analyzing, reviewing, and interpreting financial execution data and resolving variances.
• Communicating clearly both orally and in writing to provide information and guidance to management or customers at all levels.
• Experience may be gained through paid or unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsible for the overall financial administration of several major programs and functions.

• Provide technical guidance and training to junior team personnel.
• Develop, prepare, or review budget data and/or make presentations of budget or apportionment requests to higher executive authority.
• Review and approve all documents requesting obligation or commitment of funds for conformance with approved program plans, regulations, laws, and submission instructions.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of program requirements with cognizant project managers, Assistant Commanders, and the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.
• Interpret, assess, and project the potential impact of new or revised Congressional legislation on financial operations.
• Analyze, review, and interpret financial execution data and resolve variances.
• Develop, recommend, and implement budgetary/financial policies.

New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, is required within established timeframes.
• This is a Financial Management Level II certified position per NDAA 2012, Section 1599d. Must achieve this level within prescribed timelines.
• May require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites. Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Generally, current federal employees applying must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade).

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a complete benefits package.

• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments.
• During the application process, you may opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area for 180 days from the date the job announcement closes.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability.
• ICTAP candidates must provide copies of agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 at the time of application to be considered well-qualified.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified.
• For questions or assistance, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• Application documents may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. You may redact your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the U.S. Navy's premier aviation acquisition and lifecycle support organization, headquartered at Patuxent River, Maryland. NAVAIR provides full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons, and systems operated by the Navy and Marine Corps. This Financial Management Analyst position is within NAVAIR's headquarters, supporting the financial administration of major programs. NAVAIR offers a structured career path with opportunities for professional development and certification under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act.