SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

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Plans, formulates and develops financial policies and procedures to enhance the validity, accuracy and integrity of finance/revenue processes.

Independently influences others to accept and comply with published policy and procedures. Monitors/reviews progress when implementing new procedures or policies to ensure compliance with established financial requirements.

Conducts independent studies of complex and diversified information, and financial systems or system components.

Provides authoritative technical advice to lower level specialists, other management professionals and major command/bureaus of the Services in the resolution of the most complex and controversial finance problems.

Establishes and monitors internal control systems to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.

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