SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Cleveland, Ohio

Salary Range: $77977 - $101375 Per Year

Job Summary: This job announcement uses the Subject Matter Expert Panel Assessment to evaluate applicants.

Major Duties:

• Manages, directs and executes finance operations for Defense Agency customers in the geographical area of responsibility which requires the development of policies and procedures unique to each command.
• Develops policies, coordinates, and performs all functions for the organization at all levels of serviced installations. Develops an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures.
• Identifies actual and potential problem areas and develops actions and taskings to improve operations, correct deficiencies and resolve all discrepancies, differences and problems posed by internal and external sources.
• Participates in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision making sessions. Duties of the position will increase in level of responsibility when selected at the GS-12 grade level.
• Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles relating to finance and accounting operations.
• Incorporates new ideas and methodologies and applies new and innovative practices as appropriate.
• For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.

Qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-09 Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the analysis and assessment of the organization's financial management programs, processes, and systems; participating in developing financial management standards, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient delivery of services. GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: Providing leadership to a financial management organization that involves analysis and assessment of the organization's initiatives or projects. Providing advice and recommendations regarding issues impacting financial management processes and functions. 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. For entry at the GS-11 Level applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. For entry at the GS-12 Level applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 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. 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. 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://www.dfas.mil/onboarding2/certifications/?

How to Apply: The following link will help you determine if you meet the eligibility to apply for this position: http://www.dfas.mil/careers/howtoapply/vacancyannouncement/appointment-eligibility.html PLEASE NOTE: You will be considered only for those appointment eligibilities for which you select, attach supporting documentation and are found eligible. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13