Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist)

Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Agency). The principal objective of the OCFO is to provide assurance of the effective management and financial integrity of program activities and resources carried out at the National Labor Relations Board.

Major Duties:

• As a Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist), GS-0501-14, your typical work assignments may include: Execute a wide range of complex financial management activities across key financial operations, applying strong technical accounting knowledge to implement financial policies and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Execute and oversee a comprehensive program of internal controls and risk management across key financial and operational functions to ensure effective organizational management and compliance with financial policies and regulations. Communicate complex financial, risk management, and internal control information to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through briefings and presentations to support decision-making, compliance, and implementation of financial policies and internal control requirements. Plan, oversee, and deliver prioritized remediation plans, business process control reviews, and support ad hoc internal control projects and risk management activities. Lead OMB Circular A-123 efforts by directing and evaluating the work of contractors and service providers to ensure performance, compliance, and risk management, and coordinating with internal team members to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications: All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Financial Management Specialist position has demonstrated experience leading internal control programs in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and FMFIA requirements. The candidate applies risk-based approaches to assess financial and operational risks, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and ensure controls are operating effectively to mitigate risk. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills are essential. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Financial Management Specialist (Internal Controls Specialist) GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading internal control testing programs, including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with financial management policies and procedures; and Experience conducting risk-based assessments to identify internal control weaknesses and provide corrective action to strengthen compliance; and Experience supporting financial statement and audit activities, including conducting internal control reviews, tracking deliverables, and overseeing remediation efforts to resolve findings. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume; and Assessment Questionnaire; and Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the Required Documents section). Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USAJOBS for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13