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Defense Finance and Accounting Service

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$93,461 – $121,502 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
19 Oct 2026

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Summary

This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Duties

  • Performs financial management reviews and evaluations for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Interprets financial and administrative policies, regulations and higher level guidance adapting the guidelines to the situation at hand.
  • Prepares and presents various reports, briefings, and papers and proposes courses of actions, recommendations and options to drive business solutions.
  • Advises DFAS officials at all organizational levels regarding contract issues and contractor performance.
  • Investigates and develops new and improved methods for an analyzing, tracking, and accounting for resource utilization with emphasis on contractor support, and assists in developing guidelines for more effective management of contractual resources.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience such as: Proven expertise in performing complex financial analysis, evaluating transactions, and assessing the effectiveness of financial management operations. Possess experience interpreting financial policies and regulations, conducting operational reviews for compliance, and identifying areas for process improvement. Ability to conduct special studies, develop data-driven recommendations, and actively participate in strategic planning. Possess strong communication and leadership skills, to present findings and risk matrix to management. You may qualify for consideration if meeting 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.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

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