FINANCIAL MANAGER

U.S. Marine Corps

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of senior financial management experience in a governmental or military setting
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD, Navy, and Marine Corps financial regulations
  • Proven ability to interpret and implement accounting standards and fiscal laws
  • Experience managing multiple complex funding sources, including Navy Working Capital Fund
  • Demonstrated skill in delivering executive-level financial presentations to high-ranking officials
  • Current Financial Management III certification is required
  • Must be eligible for a top-secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior financial advisor to the Commanding General on strategic fiscal matters
  • Direct budget management and ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Lead internal financial policy and audit readiness initiatives
  • Supervise the Programs and Resources Department, focusing on workforce development
  • Represent the Command to various senior governmental entities regarding financial issues
  • Oversee financial systems and processes to assure accurate accounting operations
  • Analyze and allocate resources to enhance organizational mission performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave
  • Access to a range of federal employee benefits designed for family support
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the federal government
  • Work environment focused on public service and commitment to ethical conduct
  • Job stability and potential for relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGER in the G8 of MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS COMMAND.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the senior financial advisor to the Commanding General, providing strategic guidance on budgeting, fiscal policy, resource management, and financial planning.
  • You will direct financial management operations, including POM, budgeting, execution, financial reporting, accounting, and compliance with DoD, Navy, and Marine Corps regulations.
  • You will lead financial policy, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance efforts to safeguard resources, strengthen accountability, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • You will supervise the Programs and Resources Department by managing personnel, budgets, priorities, performance, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness.
  • You will represent the Command with HQMC, OSD, DFAS, the Navy, and other agencies to advocate for resources, resolve financial issues, and support strategic decisions.
  • You will oversee financial systems, accounting operations, and reporting by ensuring accurate financial statements, improving processes, and administering key financial programs.
  • You will analyze financial impacts, allocate resources, develop recommendations, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency, mission readiness, and long-term organizational performance.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Financial Management III certification.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final top secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as the principal authority for financial management policy and accounting by interpreting and implementing defense financial regulations and statutory accounting standards; managing complex General Fund, Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF), Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, and other appropriated funds in compliance with fiscal law and the Anti-Deficiency Act; and developing and presenting executive-level financial briefings to Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) officials, and federal oversight organizations to support strategic decision-making.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-management-series-0505/

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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.

Benefits

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