About the opportunity
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is seeking a Supervisory Financial Specialist (GS-15) to serve as a senior expert and consultant to top agency management officials. The role involves advising on the integration of financial management programs, managing daily mission operations including crisis management and dispute resolution, and exercising full technical and administrative supervisory authority over a large professional workforce. Responsibilities also include participating in management planning and policy-making regarding legislative and technological changes, evaluating program effectiveness, and presenting budget estimates and financial plans to senior leadership.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $147,945 to $197,200 per year
- Moving and relocation expenses will be paid, subject to applicable regulations like the Relocation Income Tax Allowance
- Federal employee benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave
Who can apply?
- Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-14) within the federal service
- Specialized experience includes serving as a senior expert and consultant on financial management programs, providing advice on a full range of financial activities, and making recommendations impacting agency-level financial management policies
- Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level
- Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement
Required documents
- A two-page maximum resume
- Complete initial eligibility questionnaire and application responses
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type (for current and former federal employees)
- Transcripts and/or certifications if substituting education for experience
- Veterans documentation if applying under VEOA, VRA, or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities
- Completed Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Self-Certification Checklist and supporting documents if applicable
- Completed Military Reserve and National Guard Technicians PPP Self-Certification Checklist if applicable
- Other applicable supporting documents such as ICTAP eligibles notice or special hiring authority documentation
When to apply
- Applications open on September 8, 2026
- Application deadline is September 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on the USAJOBS announcement page
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
- Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 21, 2026
- Complete all required USA Hire assessments via the unique link provided upon submission within the specified timeframe
Additional information
- Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not covered by a bargaining unit
- Telework availability is limited and provided only on a rare case-by-case basis
- A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required
- Requires obtaining and maintaining a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within two years of entry
- A background investigation and secret or higher security clearance are required
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Senior federal finance professionals at the GS-14 level looking to step up to a GS-15 expert consultant role.
- Experienced managers with a background in financial program integration, crisis management, and large workforce leadership.
- Applicants seeking a fully-funded federal salary between $147,945 and $197,200 with covered relocation expenses.
What should you think carefully about?
- Telework availability is strictly limited and provided only on a rare case-by-case basis.
- Requires obtaining and maintaining a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Certification Program within two years.
- A background investigation and secret or higher security clearance are mandatory.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior role fits leadership goals well for current federal civil servants aiming for high-level administrative advisory duties, budget planning, and policy-making responsibilities within defense finance operations.
Our take
Current GS-14 or equivalent federal finance experts seeking an executive-level supervisory challenge should seriously consider applying, while those requiring regular remote work arrangements may find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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