Financial Management Specialist NF-04 Job in Fort Meade, MD

Vacancy No. O1NAFBF-24-12543661 Department U.S. Army Military District of Washington
Salary $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/13/2024 Close Date 9/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Meade, MD


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is located at National Security Agency (NSA) Civilian Welfare Fund (CWF) Post Restaurant/Accounting at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

  • Responsible for reconciling monthly and annual income statements. Performs review of monthly and annual balance sheet accounts and reports findings to the Finance Manager. Maintains fixed assets’ ledger with straight line depreciation.
  • Develops, monitors, reviews and analyzes financial statements and financial data as required to assist management in decision making.
  • Assist in the formulation, execution and monitoring of operating and capital budgets in accordance with CWF guidelines.
  • Responsible for the accuracy of accounting transactions and timeliness of accounting related documents. Maintains subsidiary ledgers for revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, prepaid and fixed assets.
  • Determines that all transactions are properly processed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, NAF accounting requirements and Defense Finance and Accounting services regulations

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • NSA Requirements: Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain access to National Security Agency facilities and networks. Incumbent may be subject to polygraph testing and must meet NSA personnel security requirements as outlined in NSA/CSS Policy.
  • Appointment is subject to successful completion and favorable results of fingerprints, Installation Record Checks, and a Credit Check to determine suitability for this position.
  • Appointment is subject to successful completion and ability to maintain a favorable Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and/or polygraph examination to determine suitability for this position.
  • Test Designated Position: in accordance with NSA Policy and Executive Order 12564 this position is subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 3 background investigation.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Progressively responsible work experience that includes a practical application of the above described or related work experience and the following:

1. Must have six (6) months demonstrable work experience preparing operating budgets, administration of payroll and conducting financial analysis on Non appropriated Fund (NAF) Financial Statements to determine variances, trends, and projections.
2. Must have knowledge applying the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Must have facilitated at least one (1) complete Management Internal Controls Program (MICP) to ensure compliance with Army Regulations.
4. Must have knowledge and experience designing and managing recurring reports and electronic databases.
5. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.

Highly Preferred:
  • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or other related field such as finance, or business administration.
  • Successfully completed 24 semester hours in accounting AND possess three (3) years of working experience in business and/or Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) financial accounting.
CANDIDATES WILL BE RANKED AGAINST THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL LIST. HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide.
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12:00 noon by 09/26/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume



The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
  • Transcripts
  • PCS Orders
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12543661. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/26/2024 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12543661.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Ashley Winder
Address
BF-NAF-FTMEAD FT MEADE PRF CWF
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Meade, MD 20755
US
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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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