FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will perform financial management, accounting, and audit duties by reviewing budgets, examining financial records, verifying transactions, and ensuring funds are documented, justified, controlled, and used according to laws and policies.

You will work with program staff to prepare budget estimates, manage annual funding allocations, create spending plans, and schedule acquisitions while ensuring resources are distributed efficiently and support established program requirements.

You will study financial data, assess management processes, and recommend improvements to reporting methods, financial guidance, and internal controls while developing procedures that improve accuracy, consistency, accountability, and compliance.

You will interpret financial policies, executive orders, official memoranda, and budget guidance to recommend solutions, resolve complex financial issues, explain requirements, and establish consistent procedures across organizational programs.

You will monitor approved budgets and review financial reports to track funding allocations, commitments, and expenditures, determine when funds should be released, and identify shortfalls or inconsistencies that require management attention.

You will prepare financial reports, briefings, schedules, and recommendations using data from official and unofficial systems to evaluate program progress, measure results, identify risks, and support funding and resource allocation decisions.

You will advise managers on procurement activities, acquisition planning, and the use of appropriated funds while ensuring compliance with financial requirements and supporting research, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance programs.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Expert knowledge and skill in the application of concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of budgeting and/or financing and their relation to subordinate and senior levels. 2. Knowledge of and skill in executing the programming, planning, budget, and execution ) PPBE phase for acquistion programs. 3. Knowledge of and skill to apply appropriation usage for the Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, and Operations and Maintenance appropriations. 4. Expert knowledge of and skill in applying fiscal law, financial principals and procedures, processes and financial systems. 5. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to senior leadership and peers within the command. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-administration-and-program-series-0501/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

How to apply All applicants MUST reference the Announcement Number in the subject line of their email. Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: SMB_MCSC_FM_RECRUITING@usmc.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Other information The Marine Corps Financial Management Specialist executes acquisition efforts across the FDE Enterprise, PAE Marine Corps, and PAE Mission Systems. The financial manager serves as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) subject matter expert, advising on the integration of financial regulations into acquisition planning, budget formulation, and execution processes. In this role, they independently prepare, justify, and defend budget exhibits, manage the flow of program funds while ensuring strict compliance with fiscal law to prevent violations, and conduct advanced financial, predictive, and trend analyses while ensuring financial audit compliance. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.