Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

Summary

This position is established a Director, Office of Academy Financial Management is responsible for leading finical management initiatives and developing and implementing financial policy, operations, procedures, and systems for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

Duties

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The Supervisory Financial Management Specialist:

• Is expected to undertake complex and difficult assignments requiring extensive knowledge and understanding of the nature of Academy operating programs, expert analytical ability, and mastery of management theories, principles, and techniques.
• Plans, develops, and implements financial management policies, budget formulation and execution, funds control, internal controls, and accounting operations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Determines resource requirements (funding and manpower), develops and defends resource positions, and aligns financial plans with organizational priorities and long-range strategic goals.
• Directs the development and execution of financial plans, monitors program performance, evaluates results against goals, and recommends adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides expert analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other key leaders to support decision-making and policy direction.
• Maintains liaison with internal and external officials, serving as the focal point for integrating financial management policy, strategy, and guidance across the organization.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished financial management leader with expertise in budget formulation and execution, funds control, internal controls, and accounting operations. They have a proven record of advising senior leadership, developing and implementing financial policies and strategies, and aligning resources with organizational goals. They excel at leading teams, improving program efficiency and compliance, conducting data-driven analysis, and communicating complex financial information to executives and stakeholders to support sound decision-making.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Experience supervising a financial management workforce overseeing budget, accounting, and audit readiness, ensuring compliance with financial laws and policies while modernizing processes to improve transparency and accountability.
• Experience directing a comprehensive financial management program, including budget formulation, execution, internal controls, and financial reporting, while advising senior leadership on resource allocation and mission priorities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes complex financial issues, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, and develops well-reasoned solutions to improve program efficiency and compliance.
• Financial Management - Applies federal financial management principles, including budget formulation, execution, internal controls, and financial reporting in accordance with OPB, Treasury, and GAO requirements.
• Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides staff; provides oversight and direction; fosters collaboration; and ensures alignment of financial management functions with organizational goals.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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